'“It’s an exciting opportunity,” Reinhart said Wednesday following a late-summer skate inside Harborcenter. “You finish early here and get a chance to go over there. The goal is to play some meaningful games."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Sam Reinhart excited to play for new coach Ralph Krueger
Archives for September 2019
Sabres' Reinhart said playing for Team Canada gave him a feel of the postseason
'Reinhart said he had a good offseason with his training staff back in Vancouver. Reinhart played for Team Canada at the IIHF World Championship in May, winning a silver medal. Reinhart had three goals and two assists in 10 games, and Jason Botterill has said it was important for the winger and for Jack Eichel to play important games since Buffalo wasn’t in the playoffs. … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Reinhart said playing for Team Canada gave him a feel of the postseason
Eichel ranked 42nd in NHL Network's 'Top-50 Players Right Now' list
'Eichel comes in as the 42nd ranked player in the NHL, which is three spots better than where he was ranked last year. Back in the summer of 2017, Eichel was ranked as the 37th best player in the NHL before being knocked back eight spots.' … [Read more...] about Eichel ranked 42nd in NHL Network’s ‘Top-50 Players Right Now’ list
Camp Preview: What to watch at the Prospects Challenge
'The roster also includes a pair of defensemen set to begin their first pro seasons following strong collegiate careers in Jacob Bryson and Casey Fitzgerald, a fan favorite at past rookie camps in Matej Pekar, and a member of this year's draft class in sixth-round pick Lukas Rousek.' … [Read more...] about Camp Preview: What to watch at the Prospects Challenge
Sabres' Okposo is impressed with Ralph Krueger
'Okposo takes everything to heart and sometimes it may affect his play. The winger took a lot of time in the off season to evaluate, “I indentified a few things that I wanted to work on and it took me a long time to get over the year and I wasn’t happy about it, I wasn’t happy with the way things ended, I wasn’t happy with Phil getting fired, I felt like it reflected on my … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Okposo is impressed with Ralph Krueger
Camp Preview: Where will new additions fit in the lineup?
'The question when it comes to Jokiharju is whether or not he makes the full-time jump to the NHL this fall. We've already discussed how crowded the right side of the Sabres defense corps is, and fellow prospect William Borgen will look to enter that picture as well coming off a strong first season in Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Camp Preview: Where will new additions fit in the lineup?
7 players to watch during Sabres' Prospects Challenge
'While the Sabres are well-stocked with offensive defensemen, Borgen is the type of physical presence they need on the back end. He should be among the first prospects recalled to the NHL in the event of an injury.' … [Read more...] about 7 players to watch during Sabres’ Prospects Challenge
Camp Preview: What's next for the top line?
'So, what are the options? The Sabres could choose to keep Skinner and Eichel together while moving Reinhart to a second line alongside Mittelstadt or Evan Rodrigues. Reinhart was a plus possession player without Skinner and Eichel and shattered his previous career highs in even-strength goals (20), assists (43), points (65), and average ice time (18:57).' … [Read more...] about Camp Preview: What’s next for the top line?
Prospects Challenge the first chance for Sabres to showcase their burgeoning youth
'"Probably other than playoffs, this is my second favorite time of the whole season," said Sexton, who also is the GM of the Rochester Amerks. "You reconnect with the guys you have and really see the work they've put in over the summer to get better and be ready for the season."' … [Read more...] about Prospects Challenge the first chance for Sabres to showcase their burgeoning youth