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'“Everything around training camp is prepping for the opening of the season so getting yourself mentally, physically ready for that opening night here against Montreal is how I approach it,” Gionta said in HarborCenter Wednesday morning. Sabres camp opens Thursday with physicals. The first on-ice session is Friday.' … [Read more...] about Training camp means a fresh start, even for old hands like Brian Gionta

'In Rochester, his best season came in 1986-87 when he registered 32 points to lead all Amerks’ defensemen in scoring and earn First All-Team honors in the American Hockey League. In the postseason he had seven points in 18 games as the Amerks won the Calder Cup.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabre Richie Dunn dies at age 59

'"I have to make more plays and I know that," Eichel told The Buffalo News after Tuesday's practice. "I'm not really playing my game right now. I think when I get the opportunity, I just have to make the most of it."' … [Read more...] about Benched in game, Eichel spends practice on fourth line

'“You have a long summer of playing shinny hockey. You build summer habits,” Fasching said. “So for me, it’s to get rid of those summer habits that are not good, that are just bad habits in general and getting back into the flow of full contact and making sure I’m playing with a lot of detail to my game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Fasching ready for some real hockey

'His attorneys also asserted Kuechle bears some responsibility for what happened, claiming “the plaintiff’s culpable conduct caused or contributed to the accident, injuries and/or damages alleged in the complaint...”' … [Read more...] about Evander Kane calls woman’s lawsuit ‘sham’ in new court papers

'The Sabres played a physical game against the Bruins, but it resulted in trips to the penalty box and power-play goals for the Bruins. The combination of short-handed play and poor puck control contributed to a lack of scoring chances through two periods.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Bruins 4, Sabres 3

'"I got a really good pass and it was a relief when I scored so it was good to get the first one," Nylander said. "We had a good push during the end. We were playing good hockey. It was good play by us and I was lucky to get the goal there. I think I was better in the third. I've just got to bring that every game. We all have to play like that next game."' … [Read more...] about Nylander finally finds the net

'“I think I could help quite a bit in the offensive play,” Martin said Monday in HarborCenter. “I want to be relied upon defensively, but I know I have a lot to work to do before I can be a well-trusted guy. I’m just going to do my best and work with the coaches and make my game what they want it to be.”' … [Read more...] about Martin goes on offensive in bid to impress Sabres

'It will take more than offense for Bailey and Baptiste to make the leap from Rochester to Buffalo, and the wingers know it. They learned hard lessons last year during slow starts to their professional careers, but both caught on and saw where they needed to improve. They showed it during the weekend with all-around games and detailed practices.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Bailey, Baptiste putting hard lessons to good use

'“We have to remember he’s nervous, too,” Lambert said. “He’s got a lot of pressure, and he knows he can play better. I think that’s the main thing. As soon you ask him the question, ‘How do you think you were last night?’ the answer wasn’t, ‘Oh, I thought I was great.’' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Nylander ready to rebound after poor debut

'"For the first 20 minutes we were really, really good," Baptiste said. "It's tough when you go up, 2-1, and they score the next shift. That hurts a little bit.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Devils 6, Sabres 3

'“The biggest thing is the relationships,” Lambert said. “I think it’s really important to get to know these young men, see what makes them tick, see what they like, dislike. It is very crucial for us down in Rochester to get the most out of these guys.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ prospect tournament is ideal head start for Amerks

'“I want to prove I belong at the pro level this year and that I can be a big part of it,” he said in HarborCenter. “I want to go in there and help win games. I think that’s one of the first things you can do as a young guy. You may not be on the score sheet every night, but if you’re helping out in wins then that goes a long way.' … [Read more...] about Cornel wants to seize key spot in Sabres’ organization

'“I’ve been here once before at development camp, and this is just another step,” Osmanski said. “Obviously, there’s less guys, and in a tournament format you’re all a team now where development camp you’re two teams. We’re all working together to beat New Jersey and Boston, and hopefully that happens.”' … [Read more...] about East Aurora’s Osmanski ready for next step in his life with Sabres

'"It's something I wanted to come out here and do," Eichel said after the win Thursday night in Videotron Centre. "I think the offense will take care of itself. We have a lot of guys who can score goals but it's something I want to get better at, playing more consistent 200 feet, more ahead in the D zone, picking up my checks. It was a good game for us."' … [Read more...] about Eichel plays a 200-foot game in Team North America’s win