Archives for July 2014

'Seven first-round picks are participating in the team’s development camp this week. Seven of the 41 prospects played in the NHL last season, including center Zemgus Girgensons, who spent the entire campaign with the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Plenty of intriguing Sabres prospects participating in development camp

'In 96 NHL games over parts of four seasons with Carolina and Vancouver, Dalpe has recorded nine goals and 17 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Dalpe for one year

'A second-round pick (No. 45) of the Carolina Hurricanes in the 2008 draft, Dalpe, 24, played a career-high 55 games with the Vancouver Canucks last season and had seven points (four goals, three assists). He has nine goals, 17 points and 10 penalty minutes in 96 NHL games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign F Dalpe

'Dalpe (6’1”, 195 lbs., 11/1/89) played a career-high 55 NHL games as a member of the Vancouver Canucks during the 2013-14 season, recording seven points (4+3). A former second-round draft pick (45th overall in 2008), Dalpe has appeared in a total of 96 NHL games in his one year with the Canucks and three previous seasons with the Carolina Hurricanes.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ink Dalpe to one-year deal

'“It only motivates you knowing where you’re going,” Reinhart said. “I’ve been familiar with this and have envisioned myself with this opportunity here with this organization. It’s a bit relaxing as well as motivating and knowing how much work really has to be done. I’ve been looking forward to this part of it for quite some time.”' … [Read more...] about Reinhart signs deal with Sabres

'The 18-year-old captain led Kootenay with 105 points (30 goals, 69 assists). He also tallied six goals and 17 assists in 13 playoff games while helping his team advance three rounds before falling to the Portland Winterhawks in the Western Conference Championship.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ink No. 2 pick Reinhart

'The Sabres also signed forward Jordan Samuels-Thomas to a one-year entry-level contract.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Reinhart to deal

'Reinhart (6'1", 190 lb.) was a star at the junior level. The captain of the WHL's Kootenay Ice racked up 36 goals and 105 points in the 2013-14 season. He scored 254 points in 204 games across 4 seasons in the WHL. He's the Sabres highest draft pick since taking Pierre Turgeon 1st overall in 1987.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Reinhart and Samuels-Thomas to entry-level deals

'“We are very excited to have Sam under contract,” said Sabres General Manager Tim Murray. “We look forward to watching him develop and become an important part of our organization in the future.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Reinhart

'The West Hartford, Connecticut native appeared in 34 games in his second season at Quinnipiac University during the 2013-14 season, compiling 29 points (13+16) and 46 penalty minutes. Samuels-Thomas was selected by the Atlanta Thrashers in the seventh round (203rd overall) of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Samuels-Thomas to entry-level contracr

'The 41-player roster will take part in both on-ice and off-ice workouts with the goal to show prospective players the basics of the Sabres’ system along with conditioning programs for NHL players.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ camp will have top prospects

'On-ice camp sessions throughout the week will be open to the public and a free intra-squad scrimmage will take place on Tuesday, July 15, at 7 p.m. The scrimmage will include three 20-minute periods with stopped time.' … [Read more...] about Development camp roster announced

' The 6-foot-2, 200-pound blueliner was passed over in the 2014 NHL Entry Selection, but he's been invited to attend the Sabres' development camp.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres invite Saginaw Spirit defenseman Brandon Prophet to camp

'“My feeling is he’s ready to be a high-impact player at the AHL level,” he said. “He has the potential to play in the NHL. He just needs to keep working on his game. The main thing I think he needs to improve on is his consistency, bringing it every night and being great every night.”' … [Read more...] about College coach on Sabres prospect Jordan Samuels-Thomas: ‘He’s got high-end potential’

'Samuels-Thomas (6’3”, 195 lbs., 5/28/90) appeared in 34 games in his second season at Quinnipiac University during the 2013-14 season, compiling 29 points (13+16) and 46 penalty minutes. In four seasons with Quinnipiac and Bowling Green State University, he has totaled 104 points (50+54) and 162 penalty minutes in 138 NCAA games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Samuels-Thomas