'“We fought a lot, there was a lot when we were playing knee hockey, shinny,” an excited Alexander Nylander said Thursday morning prior to the Sabres’ 1-0 preseason shootout win, their first-ever meeting at any level of hockey. “We always came clean after it and were best buddies again.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Alexander Nylander enjoys special night against brother
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Rasmus Ristolainen practicing as ‘goodwill’ gesture to Sabres
'Ristolainen’s agent, former NHL goalie Mike Liut, wrote in an email to the Times Herald his client wants to “build on his summer training.”' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Ristolainen practicing as ‘goodwill’ gesture to Sabres
Jack Eichel sets bar high for Sabres
'Eichel looked confident and relaxed during his 12-minute chat with the media, discussing the World Cup, his goals for the upcoming season and joking about his roommate, winger Sam Reinhart. He sounded like a 10-year veteran.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel sets bar high for Sabres
Dmitry Kulikov finally joins Sabres
'“It hasn’t been long since the World Cup,” Kulikov said. “I just needed a little adjustment to come back and hit the reset switch and get ready for training camp. First practice is out of the way, I’m learning the system, video, getting to know the guys here in the locker room.”' … [Read more...] about Dmitry Kulikov finally joins Sabres
Sabres’ Jack Eichel happy to be part of history at World Cup of Hockey
'“It’s been a hit,” Eichel said this afternoon following his first practice with the Sabres. “Looking at the way the tournament has been received, there’s been a lot of buzz around it, which is great. I think, as a league, we definitely want to keep doing that."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel happy to be part of history at World Cup of Hockey
Derek Grant, Robin Lehner help Sabres down Senators in overtime
'Individual efforts often matter the most during exhibition contests, and the Sabres received some strong performances, led by center Derek Grant’s one-goal, three-point night and No. 1 goalie Robin Lehner’s 37-save outing.' … [Read more...] about Derek Grant, Robin Lehner help Sabres down Senators in overtime
Williamsville’s Cole Schneider impressing Sabres
'“He’s taking the opportunity right now to show he can make plays and he is a guy who can be counted on to put the puck in the net,” said coach Dan Bylsma, whose Sabres open their preseason home schedule tonight against the Ottawa Senators inside KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Williamsville’s Cole Schneider impressing Sabres
Sabres goalie Anders Nilsson used Russian job to jumpstart NHL career
'“You know, it’s always a risk,” Nilsson, who was acquired July 2, said Friday after training camp opened inside HarborCenter. “But I felt … I was kind of going in the same footsteps. I felt I needed an environment to continue my development, so I felt it was the right way to go for me.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Anders Nilsson used Russian job to jumpstart NHL career
Sabres’ Matt Moulson determined to prove doubters wrong
'“I think summer was about making sure I put in the work and believe in myself to get back to where I want to be. I think I’ve done that. I have a lot to prove.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Matt Moulson determined to prove doubters wrong
Sabres’ Cody Franson healthy after career-worst season
'Franson’s left eye was moving about 20 percent slower than his right eye, creating all sorts of problems.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Cody Franson healthy after career-worst season
Jack Eichel will join Sabres soon
'Eichel won’t play in the Sabres’ first two exhibition games Monday and Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel will join Sabres soon
Sabres’ Evander Kane says off-ice incidents ‘come with the territory’
'“I’m not going to say too much,” Kane said. “I’m here, I’m in camp.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Evander Kane says off-ice incidents ‘come with the territory’
Concussion recovery gave Sabres’ Tyler Ennis new appreciation
'“I enjoy being out there, but there’s things you can do to make sure your body’s feeling good before every practice, you’re taking every drill,” Ennis said. “You’re trying to get better before every drill. In the past, I probably was just enjoying being on the ice and skating and shooting around rather than maybe focusing on things that I could improve on and get better out of … [Read more...] about Concussion recovery gave Sabres’ Tyler Ennis new appreciation
Sabres weigh in on Phil Kessel tweet
'I thought that in 2014 in Sochi (Olympics) he was one of the best American forwards on the team, so I think he’s earned that right to say what he said. Me, being in a little bit different situation, I don’t think I have.“ … [Read more...] about Sabres weigh in on Phil Kessel tweet
5 storylines to follow during Sabres training camp
'It can be argued no player is under more pressure than Lehner. The Sabres could rise or fall with the Swede’s play.' … [Read more...] about 5 storylines to follow during Sabres training camp