'“The jump and the impact the coaches have put forth, and just the mood everywhere is we’re tired of losing, we’re sick and tired of losing,” Baptiste this afternoon following another session inside KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Nick Baptiste on new season: ‘We’re sick and tired of losing’
Archives for September 2018
Beaulieu determined to bounce back from 2017-18 season
'"I let it eat me up for a little bit. This is kind of new grounds for me, I've never really been in this situation. It's kind of my first year in the NHL that didn't go my way at all personally and from a team standpoint. It was a career-low for me. It's not something I want to define me or I want to see the fans fo Buffalo to know me that way."' … [Read more...] about Beaulieu determined to bounce back from 2017-18 season
Asplund looking to prove he belongs at Sabres camp
'"I want to make this team," Asplund said. "That's a good tournament to show that you really want to make the team and I think I really tried to bring my game out there. I think I did, too." … [Read more...] about Asplund looking to prove he belongs at Sabres camp
With big expectations swirling, Dahlin starts small at opening of Sabres camp
'"The guy is an incredible talent as we all know," McCabe said. "He's one of those guys that's going to push me and make me a lot better player. I'm going to try to help him along with the North American game, talk to him as much as I can to help develop his game on both ends of the rink."' … [Read more...] about With big expectations swirling, Dahlin starts small at opening of Sabres camp
New Sabre Conor Sheary's experience winning Stanley Cup: 'Invaluable'
'“He just kind of informed me that I was going to be a big part of the change around here,” Sheary said after reporting for the start of training camp at KeyBank Center. “I think we’ve got to just focus on moving up. He wants me to be a part of that and me to bring my experience from Pittsburgh over here and try to use that throughout the room and see what we can do.' … [Read more...] about New Sabre Conor Sheary’s experience winning Stanley Cup: ‘Invaluable’
Sabres Notebook: Housley picks up the pace, McCabe back from surgery
'"It was a tough go today, but I’m really pleased the way the guys responded," Housley said. "These guys are ready to go. They’ve trained hard throughout the whole summer. They know what’s at stake, there’s competition for places. Everybody’s trying to make a good first impression. ... They were very focused today. I was really pleased the way both groups went out and … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Housley picks up the pace, McCabe back from surgery
Humble approach should help Sabres rookie Rasmus Dahlin
'“I will do everything I can to make the team, and if I make it, I’m just going to play the best I can and enjoy,” Dahlin said between the first sessions of training camp inside HarborCenter. “Yeah, we’ll see after the camp how this goes. I’ll do my best.”' … [Read more...] about Humble approach should help Sabres rookie Rasmus Dahlin
Sabres focused on upping pace this training camp
'“I mean, it was a tough go,” Housley said. “Both sessions (had) a lot of skating after the play, which we’re trying to encourage our guys. Part of our identity is back pressure and reloading them from the offensive zone of the ice. You could see a lot of the drills the guys were bent over. We pushed them to the limit in the each drill and then we could see that the pace was … [Read more...] about Sabres focused on upping pace this training camp
Buffalo's new goaltending tandem ready to get to work
'"We had a team that was expected to win all the time," Hutton said with his meeting with the media on Thursday at KeyBank Center. "I think here we've established that we're growing and we're trying to get better all the time. But at the same time, I don't want to sit and and say - we're not setting the bar low by any means. We want to be in the playoffs or be a contender. We … [Read more...] about Buffalo’s new goaltending tandem ready to get to work
Sabres announce 2018 preseason broadcast schedule
'All seven games can be heard on WGR550 and the Buffalo Sabres Radio Network, while four of the seven games are being broadcast on television, including one game on NBCSN.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce 2018 preseason broadcast schedule
5 Observations: Day One of Buffalo Sabres training camp
'To the surprise of no one, Sam Reinhart was not on the ice for the Sabres first practice of training camp. Reinhart is one of the final restricted free agents in the NHL without a deal and could choose not to skate until he's signed on the dotted line.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Day One of Buffalo Sabres training camp
Housley delivers on promise for "tough" training camp
'“It was a tough go today,” Housley said. “But, I'm really pleased the way the guys responded. the way the guys are ready to go. They've trained hard throughout the whole summer, they know what's at stake, there's competition for places and everyone's trying to make a good first impression.”' … [Read more...] about Housley delivers on promise for “tough” training camp
Dahlin paired with McCabe as Sabres open training camp
'"It was great to play with (McCabe),” added Dahlin. “He talked a lot. I think he's going to (teach) me a lot. I'm enjoying playing with him."' … [Read more...] about Dahlin paired with McCabe as Sabres open training camp
Dahlin skates with McCabe for first practice of camp
'McCabe made the decision to have surgery after injuring his thumb last season. He could have rehabbed that injury and returned for a handful of games at the end of the season, or he could repair a shoulder injury that had been lingering for years. He and the Sabres decided the latter option was best.' … [Read more...] about Dahlin skates with McCabe for first practice of camp
Sabres announce 2018 preseason broadcast schedule
'In addition, the Sept. 21 and 22 games against the Toronto Maple Leafs will be shown on MSG using a simulcast of the Sportsnet feed.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce 2018 preseason broadcast schedule