Archives for July 2014

'The final piece to the puzzle is the 2015 draft, which features at least one generational forward talent (Connor McDavid) and possible a second (Jack Eichel). The Sabres own three first-round draft picks (BUF, NYI and STL) in what is being called the deepest draft in years, and under the NHL's current system, a last-place finish guarantees Buffalo would get one of the two with … [Read more...] about Sabres not clear for 2015 lottery yet

'Ennis will make $7.3 million this season, $4.75 million in 2015-16, and $3.65 million in each of the final three seasons of the contract, one of the people said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign C Ennis to 5-year $23 million deal

'Ennis led the Sabres last season with a career-high 21 goals and was the second-leading scorer with 43 points in 80 games. He has ranked among the team's top five in scoring each of the past four seasons.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Ennis to multi-year deal

'Ennis has 69 goals and 166 points in 267 games since being the 26th overall pick in 2008. He had 20 goals and a career-high 49 points as a rookie in 2010-11.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Ennis to 5-year deal

'The Sabres have signed forward Tyler Ennis to a 5 year/$23-million contract.' … [Read more...] about Sabres make Ennis signing official

'Sam Reinhart was given a “maintenance” day and did not practice. He's been hit very hard throughout this camp by Zemgus Girgensons and Jordan Samuels-Thomas.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Reinhart misses practice

'In 2013-14, Ennis led the Sabres with a career-high 21 goals and ranked second on the team in total points, with 43 (21+23) in 80 games played. Ennis recorded his first 20-goal season in 2010-11, when he tallied a career-high 49 points (20+29) in 82 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Ennis to multi-year contract

Justin Kea will work hard (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Ristolainen working to be ''fasrer, stronger, better'' next season (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'“This year I have a lot more confidence,” Bailey said. “I’ve been here working out since April now, so I’m comfortable with the training staff and the workouts. Nothing’s new to me. I feel like I can have more of an impact.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ local prospects weather the changes

'“I wouldn’t say points are my game by any means,” he said. “I think I played a strong, power-foward role (at Quinnipiac) and I think in the NHL you need players like that who are going to go to the hard areas, and get pucks to the net, and be hard to play against. That’s kind of what I pride myself on.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Samuels-Thomas ready to be the heavy

'Fasching called the Sabres “an up and coming organization.” Seven first-round picks are in camp. He thinks the prospects have the work ethic to compliment their skills.“That’s really encouraging to see,” he said. “A lot of times you see guys that get drafted in the first round. They’re like, ‘Oh, I’m a first-rounder now. I don’t have to work.’ But there’s first-rounders, … [Read more...] about Leaving Kings wasn’t hard for Fasching

'He's shown signs of being a dependable two-way defenseman and has an opportunity to make the Sabres' lineup this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign D Ruhwedel to 2-year contract

'A person familiar with the agreement confirmed to The Associated Press early Thursday that the Sabres have reached a deal to re-sign Ennis to a five-year contract worth about $23 million.' … [Read more...] about AP Source: Sabres reach deal to re-sign C Ennis

'Ruhwedel (5/7/90, 5'11", 181 lbs) has played in 28 games for the Sabres since signing an entry-level contract with the club in April 2013. While playing for the Rochester Americans in 2013-14, Ruhwedel notched 28 points (4+24) in 47 regular-season games, which ranked him second among the team’s defensemen. He also appeared in five playoff games and recorded five points (2+3), … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Ruhwedel to 2-year contract

'“That’s probably what I need the most, just being more explosive and faster on the ice,” he said. “I felt pretty good on the ice these first few practices, felt pretty confident in the battles and pretty strong too.”' … [Read more...] about Grigorenko brings new attitude