'It didn't take much to make Buffalo Sabres coach Dan Bylsma smile when the subject of Ryan O'Reilly was brought up after practice Monday.' … [Read more...] about All’s well, O’Reilly in the house
Archives for October 4, 2016
Preseason game with Canes will have ‘an old-time feel’
'The Sabres and Carolina Hurricanes will be playing in a newly renovated rink in Marquette, Mich., on the state's Upper Peninsula. It was chosen last year as the winning city for the second annual Kraft Hockeyville USA contest, which provides $150,000 in arena upgrades and an NHL preseason game to the selected town. And the game will be nationally televised at 7 p.m. on NBC … [Read more...] about Preseason game with Canes will have ‘an old-time feel’
Sabres want to rely on star Ryan O’Reilly less this season
'He skates hard minutes, killing penalties and constantly taking faceoffs. He took 1,790 draws in 71 games last season, a whopping 25.6 per outing.' … [Read more...] about Sabres want to rely on star Ryan O’Reilly less this season
Sabres’ Ryan O’Reilly back from World Cup of Hockey
'“It was amazing,” he said. “It was a quick little turnaround. I got thrown right into game I didn’t expect to play. … It was a great tournament, some of the fastest hockey I ever played. The team we had, a few of the guys I’ve played with before, but a lot of guys I haven’t. The depth of Canada, seeing all these guys, getting to play with them, seeing every little thing they … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ryan O’Reilly back from World Cup of Hockey
Sabres seek to continue climb toward respectability
'"We should be getting better," Murray told The Associated Press. "When we stop getting better, then we've done something wrong."' … [Read more...] about Sabres seek to continue climb toward respectability
Buffalo Sabres at a glance
'The expectations are higher for a Sabres team that made the jump from rock bottom to being relevant by finishing 23rd last season following two consecutive last place finishes. Though missed playoffs for fifth consecutive year, Buffalo showed signs of jelling by closing last year with a 16-10-7 run. Additions of Okposo and Kulikov adds experienced top-line depth to young core. … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres at a glance
Sabres' O'Reilly is back and ready
'"You go through camp to this point in time without Jack playing a game and without Ryan playing a game, you’re missing a big part of your team.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ O’Reilly is back and ready
Sabres' Okposo takes puck to knee at practice
'Sabres coach Dan Bylsma tells WGR 550’s Paul Hamilton that Okposo was hit where there’s no padding and that he needs to see a doctor, but right now it appears to just be a bruise.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Okposo takes puck to knee at practice
Sabres Top 20 Talents in 2016: No. 11 D Zach Bogosian
'I think Bogosian will be ready to go when the season starts and have a similar year to last season. Bogosian is one of those players – some people love him and others think he’s a liability. Personally, I think I’m right in the middle. I think Bogosian during the second half of last season showed a lot of promise but at times really struggled. If Bogosian plays in the second … [Read more...] about Sabres Top 20 Talents in 2016: No. 11 D Zach Bogosian
Sabres Top 20 Talents in 2016: No. 12 RW Justin Bailey
'I think Bailey, Hudson Fasching, Derek Grant and Nick Baptiste are the front-runners when it comes to the young guys trying to make the roster. The last few weeks Baptiste has looked great but I think the Sabres would still lean towards Bailey or Fasching because of their size. Both showed flashes during their stints in Buffalo last season and can provide some physicality. … [Read more...] about Sabres Top 20 Talents in 2016: No. 12 RW Justin Bailey
O'Reilly To Join Sabres On Road Trip, Play Wednesday
'"Our team got smarter, it got better, it got harder-working. Our coaches got better today," Bylsma said. "When Ryan comes back, he's that type of player."' … [Read more...] about O’Reilly To Join Sabres On Road Trip, Play Wednesday