Archives for June 7, 2015

'"He just wants to be the best, and I think he is the best," Greer said. "He's going to do great things. I strongly think that he should go first" overall in the draft. "He's a great player, a great person. He's an organization guy and one of the classiest guys I've met."' … [Read more...] about Eichel’s week in Buffalo comes to close with successful Combine showing

'“I was gone all year so I didn’t really see the HarborCenter until I got back in the spring, but it looks great downtown,” Gilbert said after he completed his fitness testing on the final day of the NHL Combine. “The Canalside is awesome. It’s kind of cool how everything is coming together. What really was nothing a couple years ago is now such a great part of the city.”' … [Read more...] about Gilbert enjoys role as a tour guide

'“I’ve gotten a lot from locals from, ‘Welcome home,’ to, ‘We’re happy to have you here,’” Eichel said. “Just everything. They’re really welcoming. Obviously, they care a lot about their hockey.”' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel feels excitement from Sabres fans

'“I’m trying to get a feel for what it would be like to play here if that ended up happening. It helped you think about some things and it made my experience really nice. I really enjoyed being in Buffalo for the week,” said Eichel.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo opens arms to Eichel

'Eichel really enjoyed his week here, “It was a great week, I think Buffalo did a great job putting on this event, so hats off to the Sabres organization and all that were involved.”' … [Read more...] about Eichel loved his week in Buffalo

'"I've watched Sabres games, but to actually be in this rink, its top notch," Seattle Thunderbirds forward Mathew Barzal said. "It's unreal. Having the HarborCenter right here and everything's so close, it's a perfect setup for this kind of event."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo leaves lasting impression as Combine setting