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'"Things can turn around quickly, especially when you get new management, new coaches and everything," he said in HarborCenter.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Pouliot sees potential for growth; Antipin a quick study

'"It takes a lot of pressure off Risto, for sure," McCabe said. "A guy playing 27, 28 minutes a night, it's hard on your body. I know he would never say he wants to play less because he wants to be to be out there every shift just because of the competitor he is, but to have that depth on the back end is huge."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ blue-liners embrace theory that best defense is a good offense

'"The mindset of a lot of guys is we're moving in the right direction," the center said. "Whether they do (name a captain) or not, it doesn't really affect us. We made our changes, and we know what we need to do now. I think it's going to be a lot better either way.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: O’Reilly sounds like a captain; injured Nylander is ‘week-to-week’

'"We've talked about playing aggressive offensively, but we need to play aggressive defensively," Housley said. "The days are gone when a guy makes a breakout pass and the D just watches the rush go up and play. They have to get up in the play, not only to maybe join the rush and add to the attack, but be in the offensive zone being able to keep pucks in, or else you're going … [Read more...] about Sabres see chance to do something special as they arrive at camp

'"If you look at what I've done, it hasn't been a whole lot: two mediocre seasons on a losing team," Eichel said in KeyBank Center. "We just need to be better as a group this year, and I think everyone went home with the right mindset that we wanted to get better and head into this season, hit the ground running."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eichel eager to assert himself, says he has a ‘lot to prove’

'"I'm excited for Evander Kane," said new coach Phil Housley. "He's a big piece to the puzzle here in Buffalo. Just like all the other players, I'm excited to see where they're going to be at starting tomorrow and into the first exhibition game."' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Shifty eyes of Kane focus on a key year of his career

'"We are going to play guys that played wing and put them at center, and guys that played center put them at wing," Housley said Thursday in KeyBank Center. "We want to try different combinations, try to find the right mix.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Reinhart to play some center; Okposo says thanks

'But coach Phil Housley said he'll try Reinhart at center, which opens up a spot on Eichel's right wing. Since there wasn't a consistent left winger last season, it appears both positions are up for grabs.' … [Read more...] about Five Things to Watch as Sabres open training camp

'Melina Miller, Parker’s partner of 10 years, told TSN his brain will be donated to researchers at Boston University. Miller said Parker died from a heart and lung infection. The BU clinic tests for chronic traumatic encephalopathy and has diagnosed CTE in two other former Sabres, enforcer Reggie Fleming and longtime star Rick Martin.' … [Read more...] about Jeff Parker, former Sabre involved in concussion lawsuit, dies at 53

'Practices are broken down into multiple sessions throughout each day. The Sabres will then open their preseason slate of games on Monday, Sept. 18, against the Carolina Hurricanes at KeyBank Center at 7 p.m.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce training camp roster

'Paetsch returns to the Amerks after spending the last five seasons with the Grand Rapids Griffins. During his time in Grand Rapids, Paetsch helped the Griffins to five straight playoff appearances and two Calder Cup championships while also serving as team captain during the 2016-17 campaign.' … [Read more...] about Sabres make some roster assignments, Rochester signs Paetsch

'"I think in the first game I had a breakaway and obviously didn't score," Bailey said. "In the past, that's something that would kind of sit with me for a couple of minutes and kind of take away from my game. This summer I made a conscious effort. I spoke with some people who helped me with that stuff going forward. It's making sure to hit the reset button. Obviously you can't … [Read more...] about Fresh mentality helps Sabres’ Bailey hit the reset button

'"Both parties would really like to get a deal done," Botterill said Monday night. "Do we have a deal done? No, not yet, but we continue to be very cordial in our discussions.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Botterill optimistic about Eichel talks, hockey team as camp nears

'Selected in the third round of the 2016 NHL Draft, Pu has all the makings of becoming a steal. The Sabres used him as their top center in the tournament, and he responded. He had two assists in the opening game while skating between Alex Nylander and Nick Baptiste, and he had a goal in the second game while centering for C.J. Smith and Justin Bailey.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Pu earns his cheering section; backup goalie swap for prospects

'Guhle, the Sabres defenseman who was a second-round pick in 2015, had a goal and two assists in the loss. It was his second-straight three-point game, closing out the tournament with two goals and four assists. Guhle had 33 points in 55 games for two teams in the Western Hockey League last season.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Pittsburgh 5, Sabres 3