Archives for March 26, 2016

'“There’s a possibility he’ll get some shifts in other spots,” Bylsma said. “I think the big thing to see will be an adjustment to the pace and the speed. He’s a good skater, but I think the pace is going to be an adjustment for him.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ rookies hope to impress in Blue and Gold debuts

'“Against some long odds, against some difficult situations he has carved out his game, has carved out his ability,” Bylsma said. “He’s gone from being a walk-on to a huge part of a team to one of the most sought-after free agents. He’s done that through hard work. He’s done that through development of his game.' … [Read more...] about Fasching, Nelson will be in lineup

'“He’s really kind of defying the odds right now in terms of making the NHL,” Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said Friday. “I think he’s going to find a way to carve out a career for himself.”' … [Read more...] about Casey Nelson defied odds to reach Sabres

'“Two practices with the team, hopefully they’ve gotten their feet wet a little bit, gotten the chance to practice with their teammates, practice with the team,” Bylsma said. “Hopefully, (it’s) as comfortable as you can feel in your first NHL games."' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookies Hudson Fasching, Casey Nelson set to debut

'“I spent nine years there,” Stafford said. “Nine years of my life. My son was born there. This profession is so routine-based. You have your same schedule every single day, you go to the same places, see the same people, you're in that bubble together. And then just like that -- it's over.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabre’s spirits high as Jets shuffle off to Buffalo

Saturday: Jets at Sabres (Winnipeg Free Press) Former Sabre's spirits high as Jets shuffle off to Buffalo (Winnipeg Sun) Jets-Sabres Preview (AP) Rookies Fasching, Nelson to make NHL debut for Sabres (NHL.com) Jets begin road trip with matinee in Buffalo (WinnipegJets.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Winnipeg Coverage

'In his fourth OHL season, Cornel (6'2", 191 lbs., 4/11/1996) set career highs in goals, assists, points and plus/minus. He ranked eighth among all OHL skaters with 56 assists and tied for 13th with 83 total points (27+56-83).' … [Read more...] about Peterborough Petes’ Eric Cornel inks entry-level deal with Buffalo Sabres

'He ranked eighth among all OHL players with 56 assists and tied for 13th in the league with 83 total points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Cornel

'Fasching and Nelson each were signed to contracts earlier this week by the Sabres. They had their first practice with the team Thursday. Fasching has been working in with the 4th line of David Legwand, and Matt Moulson, splitting time with Cal O'Reilly.' … [Read more...] about Fasching and Nelson to make NHL debuts on Saturday

'Bylsma hasn’t broken up the line since and Larsson’s play has taken off. Or maybe his play has just returned to the level where it was last season and where we should expect it to be in the future.' … [Read more...] about Where does Larsson fit in with the Sabres long term?

'Nelson had been here before, but he had to consult Webster or Google to find out how to spell a key thing, “Since I was little I haven’t really had much of a favorite team and I didn’t even know how to spell Sabres right away so I had to look it up.”' … [Read more...] about Newest Sabre needed the dictionary fast

'"[I was a] late bloomer, very late bloomer," Nelson said. "I kind of had to fight my way through each step here and I'm excited for this one."' … [Read more...] about Collegiate additions bolster Sabres down stretch

'In his fourth OHL season in 2015-16, Cornel (6’2”, 191 lbs., 4/11/1996) set career-high marks in goals, assists, points and plus/minus rating while serving as captain of the Peterborough Petes. He ranked eighth among all OHL skaters with 56 assists and tied for 13th in the league with 83 total points (27+56).' … [Read more...] about Sabres ink forward Cornel

'"It's something that I've dreamed about since I was a little kid," he said. "I've put in a lot of hard work, my family and I have sacrificed a lot to get here. It means the world to me."' … [Read more...] about Fasching, Nelson to make NHL debuts on Saturday

Amerks dig hole again, but this time rally fails (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) IceCaps don't crumble against Americans again (Saint John's Telegram) Amerks' rally falls short this time (Amerks.com) Photo gallery (Amerks.com) Pasquale stands tall as IceCaps top Americans (StJohnsIceCaps.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage