' "I think he's had a great camp and it started with development camp," Housley said. "We like his grit, we want to see him in another game hopefully soon in the next two … It's intriguing, trying to see where he can fit in. I think he's had an excellent camp up to this point and he's getting rewarded for it."' … [Read more...] about Housley: Pu being rewarded for ‘excellent camp’
Archives for September 2017
Hot for a half-season with Flames, Johnson happy to return to Sabres
'"It was good, sort of different emotions," Johnson said Wednesday in HarborCenter. "It was a little bit weird coming back after being gone for a year. But it felt good to get out with a lot of familiar faces. It's a new system, new philosophy and new energy with the team."' … [Read more...] about Hot for a half-season with Flames, Johnson happy to return to Sabres
Sabres Notebook: Larsson returns, Scandella stays out
'"It was really nice to finally get out there and get in a game situation," Larsson said Wednesday at HarborCenter in the wake of the Sabres' 4-3 overtime win over the Penguins in Penn State's Pegula Ice Arena. "It's been a long time and it was a great feeling. I was trying to get back into the pace, find the timing, find the areas where I was supposed to be on the ice and what … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Larsson returns, Scandella stays out
O'Reilly has a speedy mode of transport to practice
'The Sabres dress in KeyBank Center and walk over to HarborCenter with most of their gear on for practice, usually using the tunnel in the arena pavilion that connects the two facilities. Ryan O'Reilly has made the quick jaunt even easier – by converting his hockey skates to roller skates with clip-on wheels.' … [Read more...] about O’Reilly has a speedy mode of transport to practice
Zemgus Girgensons Sabres’ mainstay through upheaval
'“I’ve gone through a lot of changes,” he said. “I can’t say that’s a bad thing. It definitely gets you prepared, gets that kind of out of the way. I’m young and I have a lot of experience with that now.”' … [Read more...] about Zemgus Girgensons Sabres’ mainstay through upheaval
Sabres resting Marco Scandella after offseason hip surgery
'He added: “His progression is looking intriguing for us.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres resting Marco Scandella after offseason hip surgery
Sabres send four prospects back to juniors
'Glotov has become a fan favorite for his personality on social media, on the ice, as well as his dynamic offensive style. His plans for this year were in question when Cape Breton of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League no longer had a roster spot for him. They traded him to Shawinigan where he will now head to. Glotov was Buffalo's second seventh round pick in the 2016 NHL … [Read more...] about Sabres send four prospects back to juniors
Bogosian, Beaulieu have formed chemistry on and off the ice
'"Excellent," Phil Housley said Wednesday. "He comes to the rink with a smile on his face. He's willing and eager to learn, he's jumping in there, leading the stretch, leading the skate, saying the right things in the locker room. It's been a joy for me to come in here seeing what he's brought to our team."' … [Read more...] about Bogosian, Beaulieu have formed chemistry on and off the ice
Sabres return four to junior clubs
'The Sabres now have 47 players (26 forwards, 15 defensemen and six goaltenders) on their training camp roster.' … [Read more...] about Sabres return four to junior clubs
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Summer's over but Rochester Amerks ready to open camp Sept. 25 (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Amerks announce 2017 training camp schedule (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
It's just a start, but Sabres' Pominville has the finish Eichel needs
'"Any player who contributes offensively, you just feel better about yourself," coach Phil Housley said. "It's good to see that they had a good game."' … [Read more...] about It’s just a start, but Sabres’ Pominville has the finish Eichel needs
Sabres Notebook: Crackdown on slashing; Bailey must forecheck; outdoor tickets
'"It's definitely different, that's for sure," said Sabres center Evan Rodrigues. "You can't play with your stick up in the air anymore. It's got to be on the ice. Anything around the hands is going to get called.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Crackdown on slashing; Bailey must forecheck; outdoor tickets
The Wraparound: Sabres 4, Penguins 3 (OT)
'The star center set up two goals during regulation and scored the winner in overtime, beating goaltender Casey DeSmith with an unassisted goal just 25 seconds into the extra session. Eichel used Evander Kane as a decoy during the two-on-one, then cleanly found the net from inside the right circle.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 4, Penguins 3 (OT)
Former European star Stevie Moses pursuing NHL dream with Sabres
'“I’ve been in Europe 99 percent of my career,” said Moses, who noted money influenced his other recent career decisions. “I’ve enjoyed that, but I thought it was time for a different challenge.' … [Read more...] about Former European star Stevie Moses pursuing NHL dream with Sabres
Sabres’ Jason Pominville ready for first game back
'“I have the history of being able to produce (offensively),” Pominville said. “But at the same time, I feel I can bring some responsibility to the line defensively, making sure that we don’t get caught.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jason Pominville ready for first game back