'“A lot of guys that are new, we can’t assume they know it, so we just go over it and make the corrections and go forward,” Housley said. “So when you do stop practice, it’s not so much a point of emphasis on something that’s broken. We’re trying to fix it but learn from it. But I did like the reaction when we did talk about it.”' … [Read more...] about Phil Housley to Sabres after loss: ‘The sun came up’
Olean Times Herald
Sabres look awful in season-opening loss to Bruins
'It felt like old times inside KeyBank Center. The Sabres generated about two scoring chances in the opening 40 minutes.' … [Read more...] about Sabres look awful in season-opening loss to Bruins
Sabres notes: Tage Thompson seizes early opportunity
'“You never want to feel comfortable,” Thompson said prior to Thursday’s season opener against the Boston Bruins inside KeyBank Center. “As soon as you get comfortable, I feel like you start getting complacent and that’s when other people pass you.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Tage Thompson seizes early opportunity
Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin on NHL debut: ‘Waiting for this my whole life’
'“Right now, (I’m) just excited,” Dahlin said Wednesday of his first NHL game. “I’ve been waiting for this my whole life. It’s (the) NHL and that’s the biggest thing I can do.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin on NHL debut: ‘Waiting for this my whole life’
Maturity helped earn Jack Eichel Sabres’ captaincy
'“We spoke at lengths about how invested I am in this city and this organization,” said Eichel, who’s beginning an eight-year, $80 million contract. “It’s an unbelievable feeling. I think it’s more or less just me trying to be myself and continue to do the things that make me the person that I am."' … [Read more...] about Maturity helped earn Jack Eichel Sabres’ captaincy
Sabres claim Remi Elie on waivers, finalize 23-man roster
'The 6-foot-1, 215-pound Elie, 23, has played 90 NHL games, compiling seven goals, 21 points and 26 penalty minutes. Last season, his first full big league campaign, he scored six goals and 14 points in 72 contests.' … [Read more...] about Sabres claim Remi Elie on waivers, finalize 23-man roster
Zach Bogosian, Johan Larsson still possibility for Sabres’ season opener
'Meanwhile, Housley hasn’t ruled Bogosian and Larsson, who are both day-to-day with lower-body injuries, out for the opener. Housley said Bogosian skated on his own this morning.' … [Read more...] about Zach Bogosian, Johan Larsson still possibility for Sabres’ season opener
Sabres trade Nick Baptiste to Predators for Jack Dougherty
'While Baptiste earned regular duty the latter half of last season, he never developed into the scorer the Sabres envisioned when they drafted him in the third round, 69th overall, in 2013.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Nick Baptiste to Predators for Jack Dougherty
Fun-loving Patrik Berglund already one of Sabres’ leaders
'“This game’s about having fun,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said Monday inside KeyBank Center. “He enjoys coming to the rink and having some jabs at guys to try to get them off keel and try to get them on their toes.”' … [Read more...] about Fun-loving Patrik Berglund already one of Sabres’ leaders
Sabres lose Scott Wilson as Conor Sheary returns
'Toward of the end of practice, Scott Wilson got tangled with defensemen Rasmus Ristolainen and appeared to injure his right leg. Wilson stayed on the HarborCenter ice for a couple of minutes before being helped off. He couldn’t put any pressure on his right foot.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose Scott Wilson as Conor Sheary returns
Sabres waive Justin Bailey, Nick Baptiste
'Teams have until noon today to claim the waived players. The Sabres, who open the season on Thursday against the Boston Bruins, have 28 players left on their training camp roster.' … [Read more...] about Sabres waive Justin Bailey, Nick Baptiste
Matt Tennyson, Lawrence Pilut battling for spot on Sabres’ defense
'Entering Friday’s preseason finale against the New York Islanders in Oshawa, Ontario, Tennyson is one of 12 defensemen left on the Sabres’ camp roster. Nathan Beaulieu, Zach Bogosian, Rasmus Dahlin, Jake McCabe, Casey Nelson, Rasmus Ristolainen and Marco Scandella all have spots locked up.' … [Read more...] about Matt Tennyson, Lawrence Pilut battling for spot on Sabres’ defense
Jack Eichel, Rasmus Ristolainen and other Sabres day-to-day
'Housley said the players are all day-to-day. Center Johan Larsson, winger Conor Sheary and defensemen Zach Bogosian, Brandon Hickey and Marco Scandella also missed the session inside HarborCenter.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel, Rasmus Ristolainen and other Sabres day-to-day
Sabres’ Scott Wilson adds weight, embraces checking role
'“I’ve never been a guy that’s coming into camp on the top two lines,” Wilson said Wednesday inside KeyBank Center. “It’s on me, so … I did a lot of good work this summer putting on some weight. That was something they wanted me to.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Scott Wilson adds weight, embraces checking role
Sabres’ Zach Bogosian day-to-day with lower-body injury
'“He’s put a lot of time and work in this summer,” Housley said this morning inside KeyBank Center. “He changed his training routine. He’s done a terrific job, he’s been really good in camp. It’s just unfortunate. But we’re just, again, going to be cautious with everything with Zach.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zach Bogosian day-to-day with lower-body injury