'Buffalo gave up three goals in the first but finally got a goal from Justin Bailey just minutes into the second period. The Bruins responded later in the second period making it 4-1. That remained the score until the final minutes of the third when Sabres 2016 first round pick Alexander Nylander scored the Sabres second goal on the power-play. Nylander’s goal was followed by … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Bailey looks solid in loss to Bruins
Archives for September 2016
Sabres Top 20 Talents in 2016: No. 15 - D Brendan Guhle
'The jump to the National Hockey League for a 19-year-old defenseman might be a little unrealistic, but Guhle has talent. This year Guhle looks bigger and stronger than he did last season and more responsible in his own end. While the improvements are noticeable, another year in juniors could do a lot for the development of Guhle -- but his fate won’t be determined until … [Read more...] about Sabres Top 20 Talents in 2016: No. 15 – D Brendan Guhle
Late surge not enough as Sabres fall to Bruins at Prospects Challenge
'The Sabres struggled to develop any flow or consistency prior to those final minutes due to the same combination of penalties and turnovers that held them back in their 6-3 loss to the New Jersey Devils on Saturday.' … [Read more...] about Late surge not enough as Sabres fall to Bruins at Prospects Challenge
Sabres' Bailey, Baptiste putting hard lessons to good use
'It will take more than offense for Bailey and Baptiste to make the leap from Rochester to Buffalo, and the wingers know it. They learned hard lessons last year during slow starts to their professional careers, but both caught on and saw where they needed to improve. They showed it during the weekend with all-around games and detailed practices.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Bailey, Baptiste putting hard lessons to good use
Sabres' Nylander ready to rebound after poor debut
'“We have to remember he’s nervous, too,” Lambert said. “He’s got a lot of pressure, and he knows he can play better. I think that’s the main thing. As soon you ask him the question, ‘How do you think you were last night?’ the answer wasn’t, ‘Oh, I thought I was great.’' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Nylander ready to rebound after poor debut
Sabres goalie prospect Linus Ullmark feeling fresh again
'“After you’ve done six months of rehab, it’s hard to come into camp with one month of really good practices,” he said. “You want to have, like I have now, five months of hard practice and off-ice sessions.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie prospect Linus Ullmark feeling fresh again
Jack Eichel, normally booed lustily in Canada, now ‘united as one’ with longtime foes at World Cup
'“For the most part, I’ve never really been received well in Canada,” said Eichel. “It’s the same (for Canadians) in America. You know they’re rooting for their home country. To join nations here and play as one, I imagine the crowd will receive us pretty well."' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel, normally booed lustily in Canada, now ‘united as one’ with longtime foes at World Cup
Sabres' Baptiste is on a mission
'For much of the game Baptiste played with Brandon Hagel and Vasily Glotov. Hagel seemed to mesh with Baptiste very well and was a real good worker along the walls. On the other hand, Glotov struggled a lot trying to do too much on his own.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Baptiste is on a mission
Nylander moves to center as Sabres prospects prep for Bruins
'"I think I didn't play so well," he said. "We had a good practice today. We're looking to look good for tomorrow's game and we've just got to work harder and be better in all three zones."' … [Read more...] about Nylander moves to center as Sabres prospects prep for Bruins
Quick hits: Devils 6, Sabres 3
'"For the first 20 minutes we were really, really good," Baptiste said. "It's tough when you go up, 2-1, and they score the next shift. That hurts a little bit.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Devils 6, Sabres 3
Sabres' prospect tournament is ideal head start for Amerks
'“The biggest thing is the relationships,” Lambert said. “I think it’s really important to get to know these young men, see what makes them tick, see what they like, dislike. It is very crucial for us down in Rochester to get the most out of these guys.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ prospect tournament is ideal head start for Amerks
Cornel wants to seize key spot in Sabres' organization
'“I want to prove I belong at the pro level this year and that I can be a big part of it,” he said in HarborCenter. “I want to go in there and help win games. I think that’s one of the first things you can do as a young guy. You may not be on the score sheet every night, but if you’re helping out in wins then that goes a long way.' … [Read more...] about Cornel wants to seize key spot in Sabres’ organization
East Aurora's Osmanski ready for next step in his life with Sabres
'“I’ve been here once before at development camp, and this is just another step,” Osmanski said. “Obviously, there’s less guys, and in a tournament format you’re all a team now where development camp you’re two teams. We’re all working together to beat New Jersey and Boston, and hopefully that happens.”' … [Read more...] about East Aurora’s Osmanski ready for next step in his life with Sabres
Giorgio Estephan quietly one of Sabres’ best prospects
'Right now, Estephan, 19, is one of the top guys in rookie camp. He pivoted Nylander and Evan Rodrigues on the No. 1 line Saturday most of the Sabres’ 6-3 loss to the New Jersey Devils, the first of two Prospects Challenge games inside HarborCenter.' … [Read more...] about Giorgio Estephan quietly one of Sabres’ best prospects
Sabres' Nylander is ready to show his stuff
'If we go by what we’ve seen when Nylander has played against kids around his own age, I think we’d say he has a really good chance to make the Sabres. Reality is he hasn’t gone up against the top players, but he still thinks he has a chance, “I practiced for a little bit with the NHL guys before this rookie tournament, so I’ve met a couple of them, so I’ll see when I get … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Nylander is ready to show his stuff