'Reinhart was here in Buffalo skating with his teammates until camp started. He then flew home to Vancouver to work out with the UBC Thunderbirds. Reinhart said, “It was probably one of the most challenging weeks in a half I've been a part of. The best thing I did was come in early and be around the guys because now it just feels like I missed a few days."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Reinhart gets in his first training camp practice
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Sabres' Sam Reinhart rejuvenated as he reports to training camp
'"I am just thrilled to be back around the guys because anytime they are all here and you are not it is not an easy situation to be in," Reinhart said. "So, obviously I kept in touch with all the guys over the week and a half. At the time, it seemed like two years being away but now it seems like two days so thrilled to be back.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Sam Reinhart rejuvenated as he reports to training camp
Reinhart Hits Ice With Excitement At Sabres Training Camp After Contract Extension
'"It was probably one of the most challenging week and a halves that I've been a part of," said Reinhart. "I think looking back on it the best thing I did was come in early and be around the guys, because now it feels just like I've missed a few days and I'm right back with the team after you usually would with an injury. That's made me feel really comfortable coming back in … [Read more...] about Reinhart Hits Ice With Excitement At Sabres Training Camp After Contract Extension
Reinhart thrilled to return after 'challenging' week away
'"I think my dad's probably the happiest guy to get me out of the house again," Reinhart said. "I was pretty miserable for a couple of days but was able to stay on the ice and train back in Vancouver, and ultimately that's why I went home.' … [Read more...] about Reinhart thrilled to return after ‘challenging’ week away
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks announce 2018 training camp schedule (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
Beaulieu is ready for every opportunity Sabres present to him
'“It was a tough year. I kind of let it eat me up a little bit. You want it to hurt a little bit,” the Sabres defenseman said. “Obviously, I’m 25 years old. I didn’t want a year like that to define me. I knew how important it was to be in shape, ready to go, and the biggest thing is to take advantage of everything they give me.”' … [Read more...] about Beaulieu is ready for every opportunity Sabres present to him
Mike Harrington: Sabres got the right fit on Reinhart numbers
'More good work by Botterill, who got high marks for the Jeff Skinner trade with Carolina and is looking better and better on the Ryan O'Reilly deal with the performances in camp thus far of Patrik Berglund, Vladimir Sobotka and Tage Thompson.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Sabres got the right fit on Reinhart numbers
Sabres’ Sam Reinhart ends holdout, signs team-friendly bridge deal
'If Reinhart, 22, hits or even approaches those numbers, his $3.65 million cap hit would rank among the NHL’s best values. General manager Jason Botterill worked out a contract so team-friendly Reinhart’s cap hit ranks ninth on the Sabres, according to capfriendly.com.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Sam Reinhart ends holdout, signs team-friendly bridge deal
Sabres sign Sam Reinhart to 2-year, $7.3 million contract
'The delay in reaching a deal was partly a result of Reinhart’s inconsistent production during his three-plus NHL seasons since the Sabres selected him with the No. 2 pick in the 2014 draft.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Sam Reinhart to 2-year, $7.3 million contract
RFA roundup: Sabres re-sign Reinhart, so who’s left?
'As it pertains to Reinhart, though, the bridge contract gives him every opportunity to prove that he was and is every bit the player he portrayed himself as over the back half of last season. To be sure, Reinhart was excellent, too. In fact, on offense alone, he was among the best in the league. From Jan. 7 onward, a span of 41 games for the Sabres, Reinhart was not only the … [Read more...] about RFA roundup: Sabres re-sign Reinhart, so who’s left?
The Sabres agree to terms with Sam Reinhart
'Reinhart will receive $3.55 million this season and $3.75 million the year after.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres agree to terms with Sam Reinhart
Bove: Two-year deal for Reinhart makes sense for both sides
'So what can Sabres fans expect moving forward? Probably somewhere between the "bad" Reinhart at the beginning of the season and the "great" Reinhart that finished the season. Do I think Reinhart will ever be a 70 or 80 point guy in the league? Probably not, but players who can consistently score 50 or 60 points a season are incredibly valuable.' … [Read more...] about Bove: Two-year deal for Reinhart makes sense for both sides
Sabres, Reinhart agree to two-year contract
'The Buffalo Sabres and Sam Reinhart have agreed to a two-year bridge deal worth an average annual value of $3.65 million, the team announced on Wednesday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Reinhart agree to two-year contract
Sabres sign Reinhart to 2-year deal
'Reinhart (6'1", 192 lbs., 11/6/1995) established new career highs in games played (82), goals (25), points (50), power-play goals (12) and power-play points (21) during his third full professional season in 2017-18. In his last 38 games of the campaign, the forward recorded 37 points (18+19), and his 20 goals in the 2018 calendar year tied him for 12th in the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Reinhart to 2-year deal
The wraparound: Sabres earn second straight preseason win
'"I think everyone came into this with a little bit of optimism," said Evan Rodrigues, the only Sabre to play in both preseason games. "I think a big thing is that it shows if you do the right things it will lead to success. Everyone's confidence is continuing to build. It's showing the systems work if we all buy in and do our job. At the same time, it's only preseason. It's … [Read more...] about The wraparound: Sabres earn second straight preseason win