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'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

'Ristolainen is insured against any short- or long-term injury suffered during the World Cup.' … [Read more...] about Nothing new in negotiations between Sabres, Ristolainen

'“Without a doubt, he plans to defend himself against these charges,” Cambria said. He added that he does not believe the charges should impact Kane’s future with the hockey team.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Evander Kane charged with misdemeanor trespassing in bar incident

'Kane has a cap hit of $5.25 million each of the next two seasons and it's known the Sabres were at least talking to teams earlier this month about a trade, but Murray is known to constantly be talking about many of its players.' … [Read more...] about Sabres issue statement, league monitoring Kane situation

'“If he was convicted of a crime of moral turpitude, that could affect his travel status, or possibly cause him to be deported from the United States. But the charges that have been filed against him have not, in the past, been viewed as crimes of moral turpitude by our government.”' … [Read more...] about Kane should be free to travel with team, Immigration attorney says

'Nylander is expected to join second-round pick Rasmus Asplund at Team Sweden's World Junior Championships evaluation camp on July 30 in Plymouth, Mich. They were linemates in last year's tournament and could repeat that role in this year's event in Montreal and Toronto. Nylander is eligible to play this year in Rochester rather than returning to junior, because he wasn’t … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Nylander to his entry-level contract

'"It's sad," Hasek said. "I would like to get him back. There is maybe one more chance to talk to him and get together."' … [Read more...] about Players say Sabres need Peca to return

'Dominik Hasek made 21 saves and was rewarded with his fifth shutout this season. It was the second consecutive strong performance for The Dominator, who also earned his first victory of the New Year. The Sabres basically built a fortress around the net, the way they did for backup Martin Biron when this road trip began in Nashville last Saturday.' … [Read more...] about SABRES BLANK NOT-SO-MIGHTY DUCKS

'"It was a tough decision to make," he said. "It was a decision I probably should have made earlier, but you always hold out that little optimism. I asked for the trade in October, and I really stuck by that. I knew how far we were going to be apart. Having put it behind me now really sets me at ease."' … [Read more...] about FRUSTRATED PECA SAYS ‘C’ YOU LATER, SEVERS TIES TO SABRES