'"I think in the first game I had a breakaway and obviously didn't score," Bailey said. "In the past, that's something that would kind of sit with me for a couple of minutes and kind of take away from my game. This summer I made a conscious effort. I spoke with some people who helped me with that stuff going forward. It's making sure to hit the reset button. Obviously you can't … [Read more...] about Fresh mentality helps Sabres’ Bailey hit the reset button
Archives for September 12, 2017
Sabres' Botterill optimistic about Eichel talks, hockey team as camp nears
'"Both parties would really like to get a deal done," Botterill said Monday night. "Do we have a deal done? No, not yet, but we continue to be very cordial in our discussions.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Botterill optimistic about Eichel talks, hockey team as camp nears
Sabres Notebook: Pu earns his cheering section; backup goalie swap for prospects
'Selected in the third round of the 2016 NHL Draft, Pu has all the makings of becoming a steal. The Sabres used him as their top center in the tournament, and he responded. He had two assists in the opening game while skating between Alex Nylander and Nick Baptiste, and he had a goal in the second game while centering for C.J. Smith and Justin Bailey.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Pu earns his cheering section; backup goalie swap for prospects
The Wraparound: Pittsburgh 5, Sabres 3
'Guhle, the Sabres defenseman who was a second-round pick in 2015, had a goal and two assists in the loss. It was his second-straight three-point game, closing out the tournament with two goals and four assists. Guhle had 33 points in 55 games for two teams in the Western Hockey League last season.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Pittsburgh 5, Sabres 3
Sabres star Eichel to sign autographs at Dave & Adam's
'Tickets, limited to 200 for the two-hour window, can be purchased by buying $60 worth of the present Eichel Collection or a $60 voucher for the fall line of merchandise to be released Sept. 15 at both Dave & Adam's locations (the second is at 2217 Sheridan Dr., Tonawanda).' … [Read more...] about Sabres star Eichel to sign autographs at Dave & Adam’s
Confident Nick Baptiste ready to crack Sabres for good
'Baptiste morphed into a stud scorer last season, his second as a pro, compiling 25 goals and 41 points in only 59 games with the Rochester Americans. Following an early-season recall, he often looked comfortable in the NHL, scoring three goals.' … [Read more...] about Confident Nick Baptiste ready to crack Sabres for good
Sabres GM Jason Botterill believes extension for Jack Eichel will get done
'“He’s focused on the season, he focused coming into training camp,” Botterill said. “In all our interaction with him, it’s been a lot of fun, and we’re really looking forward to getting on the ice with him. Our relationship with his agents continue to be very positive.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Jason Botterill believes extension for Jack Eichel will get done
Sabres drop Prospects Challenge finale to Pittsburgh 5-3
'The Sabres powerplay, which had scored five goals against the Boston Bruins on Saturday, added three more tallies against the Penguins on Monday night. However, the Penguins battened down the hatches in the final 20 minutes, and get the go-ahead goal in the third to beat the Sabres 5-3.' … [Read more...] about Sabres drop Prospects Challenge finale to Pittsburgh 5-3
Botterill says he's trying to do an Eichel extension now
'Eichel does still have a year remaining on his entry-level deal with the Sabres, and he would then be a restricted free agent. The one positive out of this situation is that the Sabres aren't worried about Eichel leaving this year. However, the team certainly wants to sign their top guy on a long-term deal sooner rather than later. Also, Eichel is likely going to want a … [Read more...] about Botterill says he’s trying to do an Eichel extension now
Sabres GM Jason Botterill on Jack Eichel: "Hoping to get a deal here done shortly"
'"In a situation like this, it's an important deal for the organization, it's an important deal for Jack," Botterill added Monday. "All I would say is that I still think conversations are very cordial, very positive from that standpoint and when you have both parties wanting to get a deal done, I do believe eventually a deal will get done."' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Jason Botterill on Jack Eichel: “Hoping to get a deal here done shortly”
5 Observations from the Sabres Prospects Challenge
'For my money, Brendan Guhle was the Sabres MVP during the Prospects Challenge and no one else was really close. That's not to say that other players didn't have impressive tournaments, Guhle was just stellar.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations from the Sabres Prospects Challenge
Sabres fall to Penguins in Prospects Challenge finale, 5-3
'It did, with Brendan Guhle, Justin Bailey and C.J. Smith all finding the back of the net against Pittsburgh. However, it wasn’t enough in a 5-3 loss.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Penguins in Prospects Challenge finale, 5-3
Sabres hope to extend Eichel soon
'"I think you've seen [Eichel's] comments; he's focused on the season, focused on coming into training camp. We've been interacting with him, and it's been fun and we're really looking forward to getting on the ice with him."' … [Read more...] about Sabres hope to extend Eichel soon
Despite outcome on Monday, Sabres proud of performance at prospects camp
'"I'm very happy with the guys," Taylor said. "They committed to do what we asked them to do. They made an impression on everybody. It was the right step for the organization."' … [Read more...] about Despite outcome on Monday, Sabres proud of performance at prospects camp