'Clague spent most of last season with the Sabres, compiling zero goals, four points and a minus-3 rating in 33 games. He began the campaign with the Rochester Americans, registering one goal, six points and a minus-8 rating in 14 contests.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Kale Clague to one-year contract
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Sabres goalie prospect Scott Ratzlaff draws comparisons to Devon Levi
'“You can always see him having a smile on his face, enjoying the game for what it is, not taking it too seriously, things like that,” he said following Wednesday’s session of development camp in LECOM Harborcenter. “So just learning to see the game for what it is and as a sport. When you’re doing something like this, you got to have fun with it. You don’t want it to become a … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie prospect Scott Ratzlaff draws comparisons to Devon Levi
The Sabres have three college coaches helping out at Development Camp
'The NHL Coaches’ Association has an initiative to increase diversity in the league so enter Chelsea Walkland, Troy Thibodeau and Shelly Picard.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres have three college coaches helping out at Development Camp
Sabres re-sign Clague to 1-year contract
'Clague, 25, returns to the organization after appearing in 33 games for the Sabres last season. He recorded four assists. He also played in 14 games for the Rochester Americans of the AHL, totaling six points (1+5).' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Clague to 1-year contract
'It's surreal' | Guest coaches soaking in development camp experience
'"I grew up in Rochester, New York, so family's diehard Sabres fans, Rochester Amerks fans. So, to be invited to this organization and see just how first class and how welcoming it's been, I'd say pretty surreal. I keep having to pinch myself when I kind of look around it and take it all in."' … [Read more...] about ‘It’s surreal’ | Guest coaches soaking in development camp experience
How to watch today's development camp 3v3 competition
'It will also be streamed live here on Sabres.com as well as the team's official YouTube and Facebook channels. Dan Dunleavy, Rob Ray and SabresProspects.com's Kris Baker will have the call.' … [Read more...] about How to watch today’s development camp 3v3 competition
Familiarity allowing Jandric to thrive at Development Camp
'“There’s always going to be new things, but it’s a lot of the same kinds of drills as well,” said Jandric. “Hockey hasn’t changed much, so I saw the same drills, but it was cool to see a lot of familiar faces here though. We have a lot of guys here back from Rochester and a lot of draft picks, too.”' … [Read more...] about Familiarity allowing Jandric to thrive at Development Camp
Clarence Center's Gavin McCarthy opens 'new chapter' at Sabres' development camp
'“I’m just super excited to go out there and earn everything I can get,” McCarthy said of the camp. “Honestly, it’s amazing being out there and competing with these guys, such high-level players, and some familiar faces out there, too, with the coaches. It’s really a surreal feeling.”' … [Read more...] about Clarence Center’s Gavin McCarthy opens ‘new chapter’ at Sabres’ development camp
Report: Sabres re-sign Kale Clague to one-year contract
'The deal is worth $775,000 in the NHL, with $475,000 guaranteed, according to the report.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres re-sign Kale Clague to one-year contract
Sabres re-sign defenseman Kale Clague to one-year deal
'It’s more defensive depth for the team, as Clague played both in Buffalo and Rochester this past season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign defenseman Kale Clague to one-year deal
Clarence native Gavin McCarthy soaking in his "dream come true" moment at Buffalo Sabres development camp
'“Being able to put on this NHL jersey is so exciting. Being in this rink again is an amazing feeling," McCarthy said. "It’s the National Hockey League. Kind of what we dream of and what I grew up watching.”' … [Read more...] about Clarence native Gavin McCarthy soaking in his “dream come true” moment at Buffalo Sabres development camp
Sabres face dilemma with surplus of defensemen
'In fact, the Sabres now have nine defensemen with NHL contracts — three more than can dress on a given night and will have to shed one or two in the near future.' … [Read more...] about Sabres face dilemma with surplus of defensemen
Ryan Johnson focused on growing with Sabres after 'big life decision' to sign
'“One thing I want to note that I’m really proud of is he graduated,” Paetsch, a former defenseman with the Sabres and Rochester Americans, said following a development camp practice Monday in LECOM Harborcenter. “I don’t think a lot of people know that, but it was important to him. He sent me pictures with him and his family, and that was pretty special to see.”' … [Read more...] about Ryan Johnson focused on growing with Sabres after ‘big life decision’ to sign
Mike Harrington: The Sabres are comfortable with their goaltending, but the fans are not. We'll see who's right
'There’s hysteria from fans, and in some quarters of the media, about going with a Levi-UPL tandem in goal. It’s understandable. It’s a risk. Luukkonen has played 46 NHL games and Levi only seven. Even Comrie has only played 47.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: The Sabres are comfortable with their goaltending, but the fans are not. We’ll see who’s right
Sabres notes: Amerks close to hiring assistant coaches; Buffalo open to adding another forward
'“I’m going to make sure it’s someone that fits our culture of our organization that’s set by Kevyn (Adams) that fits what we’re trying to build in Rochester but also is a great role model for our prospects, whether that’s his playing career, his coaching experience or who they are as a human being, because we need to have great role models for our prospects,” he said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Amerks close to hiring assistant coaches; Buffalo open to adding another forward