'Beginning Friday, Sept. 15, the team's practice sessions at HarborCenter will be open to the public, with practices broken down into multiple sessions throughout each day. The Sabres will then open their preseason slate of games on Monday, Sept. 18, against the Carolina Hurricanes at KeyBank Center at 7 p.m.' … [Read more...] about Sabres release training camp roster
Archives for September 2017
Sabres make some roster assignments, Rochester signs Paetsch
'Paetsch returns to the Amerks after spending the last five seasons with the Grand Rapids Griffins. During his time in Grand Rapids, Paetsch helped the Griffins to five straight playoff appearances and two Calder Cup championships while also serving as team captain during the 2016-17 campaign.' … [Read more...] about Sabres make some roster assignments, Rochester signs Paetsch
Sabres GM Jason Botterill expects prospects to battle for roster spots
'“We want our young players pushing,” Botterill said. “Whether they make it out of training camp, outstanding, that’s great, or whether they’re battling for who’s going to be the first call-up, or even young players such as (the Pittsburgh Penguins’) Jake Guentzel (who) are going to make a contribution the second half of the season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Jason Botterill expects prospects to battle for roster spots
Sabres' Housley liked what he saw over the weekend
'Justin Bailey was not the Sabres leading scorer in the tournament, but to me, he was far and away Buffalo's best player. Bailey has added quite a bit of muscle in his upper body and hasn't lost any speed at all with the extra weight.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Housley liked what he saw over the weekend
Sabres move players from Prospects Tournament roster
'Buffalo has assigned Arvil Atwal, Colin Blackwell, Justin Danforth, Anthony Florentino, Alex Kile and Daniel Muzito-Bagenda to Rochester camp.' … [Read more...] about Sabres move players from Prospects Tournament roster
After Prospects Challenge, battle for roster spots begins for Sabres
'“You get to a main camp there is going to competition for spots,” Botterill told reporters on Monday. “That’s what we’re trying to create here, competition throughout the lineup. What I’m excited about starting camp is getting our veteran players back in the mix here.' … [Read more...] about After Prospects Challenge, battle for roster spots begins for Sabres
Four prospects have sights on role with Sabres
'Forwards Justin Bailey, Nicholas Baptiste, Hudson Fasching and Alexander Nylander are in the hunt for a place among a group that includes Jack Eichel, Kyle Okposo, Ryan O'Reilly, Evander Kane and Sam Reinhart.' … [Read more...] about Four prospects have sights on role with Sabres
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Defenseman Nathan Paetsch stays home to play for Amerks (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Blackwell, Atwal among players assigned to Amerks camp (Sabres.com) Amerks agree to terms with Nathan Paetsch (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
Fresh mentality helps Sabres' Bailey hit the reset button
'"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
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