'"There's just an excitement around the rink," McCabe said. "You guys can probably feel it in the stands. Everyone's geared up and ready to go, and he brings it in practice too. He's leading the charge, getting us amped up, so it was a fun day out there.' … [Read more...] about Camp notebook: Housley gets right to work on 5-man attack
Archives for September 15, 2017
Sabres see chance to do something special as they arrive at camp
'"We've talked about playing aggressive offensively, but we need to play aggressive defensively," Housley said. "The days are gone when a guy makes a breakout pass and the D just watches the rush go up and play. They have to get up in the play, not only to maybe join the rush and add to the attack, but be in the offensive zone being able to keep pucks in, or else you're going … [Read more...] about Sabres see chance to do something special as they arrive at camp
Sabres' Eichel eager to assert himself, says he has a 'lot to prove'
'"If you look at what I've done, it hasn't been a whole lot: two mediocre seasons on a losing team," Eichel said in KeyBank Center. "We just need to be better as a group this year, and I think everyone went home with the right mindset that we wanted to get better and head into this season, hit the ground running."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eichel eager to assert himself, says he has a ‘lot to prove’
Mike Harrington: Shifty eyes of Kane focus on a key year of his career
'"I'm excited for Evander Kane," said new coach Phil Housley. "He's a big piece to the puzzle here in Buffalo. Just like all the other players, I'm excited to see where they're going to be at starting tomorrow and into the first exhibition game."' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Shifty eyes of Kane focus on a key year of his career
Sabres Notebook: Reinhart to play some center; Okposo says thanks
'"We are going to play guys that played wing and put them at center, and guys that played center put them at wing," Housley said Thursday in KeyBank Center. "We want to try different combinations, try to find the right mix.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Reinhart to play some center; Okposo says thanks
Five Things to Watch as Sabres open training camp
'But coach Phil Housley said he'll try Reinhart at center, which opens up a spot on Eichel's right wing. Since there wasn't a consistent left winger last season, it appears both positions are up for grabs.' … [Read more...] about Five Things to Watch as Sabres open training camp
Jeff Parker, former Sabre involved in concussion lawsuit, dies at 53
'Melina Miller, Parker’s partner of 10 years, told TSN his brain will be donated to researchers at Boston University. Miller said Parker died from a heart and lung infection. The BU clinic tests for chronic traumatic encephalopathy and has diagnosed CTE in two other former Sabres, enforcer Reggie Fleming and longtime star Rick Martin.' … [Read more...] about Jeff Parker, former Sabre involved in concussion lawsuit, dies at 53
Sabres’ Jack Eichel out to prove himself
'“Actually, I think I’ve proven nothing,” Eichel said Thursday as training camp opened with physicals inside KeyBank Center. “It’s a huge year for me personally and as a team. We want to take the next step as a team, and I think for us to do that we need some guys to take the next step as players, and I need to be one of them.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel out to prove himself
Sabres excited for fresh start with coach Phil Housley
'“It just gives me chills, seeing the Sabre logo,” Housley said as training camp opened with physicals inside KeyBank Center. “I was fortunate to start my career here. It’s a great sports town. People are very passionate, very proud.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres excited for fresh start with coach Phil Housley
Housley back in Buffalo, eager for up-tempo stamp on Sabres
'“I’m really excited to get on the ice finally and do something meaningful,” he said. “We’re hopefully going to write a new chapter in the Buffalo Sabres organization.”' … [Read more...] about Housley back in Buffalo, eager for up-tempo stamp on Sabres
Sabres star Jack Eichel on his new coach, working out with Brad Marchand and when he last cried
'Behind the scenes, Eichel's reps and Sabres management are negotiating a long-term deal to keep the 20-year-old Boston University product in Buffalo. During his conversation with ESPN.com, Eichel discussed how he likes to be coached, how he hopes offseason workouts with Boston Bruins winger Brad Marchand will help him in the defensive zone and the school pride he feels for his … [Read more...] about Sabres star Jack Eichel on his new coach, working out with Brad Marchand and when he last cried
Eichel said he's proven nothing
'“We need to take the next step as a team and for us to do that, we need some guys to take the next step as players and I need to be one of them.”' … [Read more...] about Eichel said he’s proven nothing
5 Observations: Sabres open training camp
'"I think I have a lot to prove," Eichel told reporters. "Actually I think I've proven nothing. It's a huge year for me personally and as a team."' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres open training camp
Sabres open training camp, Okposo “100% healthy”
'Kyle Okposo will hit the ice with the team when practice begins on Friday morning. He missed the end of last season after suffering an adverse reaction to medication, that landed him in a neurological intensive care unit. The Buffalo winger said he is back to feeling like himself again.' … [Read more...] about Sabres open training camp, Okposo “100% healthy”
Eichel: 'I think I've proven nothing'
'"I think I have a lot to prove," he said on the opening day of training camp. "Actually I think I've proven nothing, so it's a huge year for me personally and as a team. We want to take the next step as a team, and for us to do that, we need some guys to take the next step as players, and I need to be one of them. I just need to step up around the room, on the ice, big … [Read more...] about Eichel: ‘I think I’ve proven nothing’