'Guhle is spending the summer trying to add some weight. He told me he's almost to 200 pounds. He wants to stay at that weight and then work on his skills for the rest of the summer. He said, “I feel stronger, more powerful in my skating, my shot feels more strong.”' … [Read more...] about Guhle is excited about having Housley here
Archives for July 2017
Sabres get Larsson signed to a two-year deal
'Larsson has had good success the past two season playing with Marcus Foligno and Brian Gionta. Foligno has been traded to Minnesota and Gionta has not been re-signed. If I had to slot him now, I’d have him between Benoit Pouliot and Jason Pominville.' … [Read more...] about Sabres get Larsson signed to a two-year deal
Fresh start, same goal for Fasching & Baptiste as Development Camp begins
'"I'm just trying to keep learning and obviously keep getting better and staying healthy is obviously going to be a big thing for me moving forward," Fasching told reporters after the first skating session. "Obviously being hurt was not fun. I don't want to do that again. Otherwise just have fun with it and keep moving forward."' … [Read more...] about Fresh start, same goal for Fasching & Baptiste as Development Camp begins
Guhle excited to play for Housley, battle for roster spot
'“I’ll have to show them in training camp and in the preseason that I’m ready to play, and I’m sure if I’m ready they’ll do what’s best for me."' … [Read more...] about Guhle excited to play for Housley, battle for roster spot
Sabres, Larsson agree to new 2-year contract
'Larsson had established himself nicely a year ago, centering a productive third line before a wrist injury and surgery saw him miss the final 46 games of the regular season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Larsson agree to new 2-year contract
Sabres preaching development, not evaluation, at Day 1 of camp
'"Clearly, the word 'development' is strategic to us," Sexton said. "It truly is about development, and only a small part of it is about what happens on the ice. More importantly, it's what happens off the ice. I think Jason Long and his staff have put together a very good program, and that was Jason Botterill's message to the kids today.' … [Read more...] about Sabres preaching development, not evaluation, at Day 1 of camp
Davidsson matured during first season in SHL
'"It's very professional," he said. "All the testing and stuff that we have done, it's much more advanced than anything I've done before. All the coaches and teammates, everybody is just so professional. It's so fun to be here."' … [Read more...] about Davidsson matured during first season in SHL
Sabres, Larsson agree to 2-year contract
'Larsson (5'11", 200 lbs., 7/25/1992) posted 11 points (6+5) and 20 penalty minutes in 36 games last season before sustaining a wrist injury that caused him to miss the team's final 46 contests. During his five-year NHL career, Larsson has recorded 48 points (22+26) in 178 games, including seven career game-winning goals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Larsson agree to 2-year contract
Sabres' Cody McCormick done playing but hopes NHL remains in his life
'“I’m trying to be proactive because of my native background in helping out the youth and the community,” McCormick said. “There’s not too many native players that have played in the NHL, so it’s something that I can give back to them and show that it happens and you can do it, too.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Cody McCormick done playing but hopes NHL remains in his life
Former Sabres No. 1 pick Mikhail Grigorenko signs in Russia
'His career quickly descended into a whirlwind of teams and coaches. The 2012-13 season started with a lockout, so Grigorenko went back to Quebec. When the NHL resumed in January, the Sabres decided to keep the center and burn the first year of his contract. He had just one goal and five points in 25 games, then appeared in two games for Rochester in the playoffs.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres No. 1 pick Mikhail Grigorenko signs in Russia
Sabres prospect Casey Mittelstadt thrived at two levels as senior
'Mittelstadt can wow crowds by showcasing a slick style “you really can’t teach,” Smith said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Casey Mittelstadt thrived at two levels as senior
Entire 2016 and 2017 draft classes slated to attend Sabres' development camp
'The 10-player class of 2016 was headlined by first-round pick Alexander Nylander, who spent most of last season in Rochester and then made his NHL debut with Buffalo over the final four games of the season. High-scoring forwards Rasmus Asplund, scheduled to play again in Sweden this year, and London Knights standout Cliff Pu will also return.' … [Read more...] about Entire 2016 and 2017 draft classes slated to attend Sabres’ development camp
Sabres announce development camp roster
'This year's camp will feature several current Sabres prospects including Hudson Fasching, Justin Bailey, Nick Baptiste, Alexander Nylander, C.J. Smith and Brendan Guhle. The entire 2017 NHL Draft class will also be in attendance for development camp, including eighth overall pick Casey Mittelstadt.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce development camp roster
5 under-the-radar players to watch at Sabres development camp
'2017 first round pick Casy Mittelstadt, 2016 first round pick Alex Nylander and 2015 second round pick Brendan Guhle are among the notable players who will take the ice. Guhle and Nylander are two of the seven players invited to the camp who have played for the Sabres. The others are Justin Bailey, Nick Baptiste, Hudson Fasching, Sean Malone and CJ Smith.' … [Read more...] about 5 under-the-radar players to watch at Sabres development camp
Sabres announce 2017 development camp roster
'The goals of the camp are to introduce prospective players to professional work habits and organizational standards. The players will have an opportunity to become familiar with the team and the resources available to them through the Sabres development staff and the performance team.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce 2017 development camp roster