'“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
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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
Former Sabres defenseman Richie Dunn passes away at 59
'The undrafted Dunn played five seasons for the Sabres beginning in 1977-78 before moving to the Calgary Flames and Hartford Whalers. He returned to the Sabres organization in 1985, playing his final 47 NHL games over the next four years.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres defenseman Richie Dunn passes away at 59
Sabres prospect Hudson Fasching confident after busy offseason
'Fresh off his first NHL action, Fasching, 21, had two and a half weeks to complete the semester and his entrepreneurial management degree before leaving school to represent Team USA at the World Hockey Championship in St. Petersburg, Russia. … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Hudson Fasching confident after busy offseason
Sabres goalie prospect Linus Ullmark feeling fresh again
'“After you’ve done six months of rehab, it’s hard to come into camp with one month of really good practices,” he said. “You want to have, like I have now, five months of hard practice and off-ice sessions.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie prospect Linus Ullmark feeling fresh again
Giorgio Estephan quietly one of Sabres’ best prospects
'Right now, Estephan, 19, is one of the top guys in rookie camp. He pivoted Nylander and Evan Rodrigues on the No. 1 line Saturday most of the Sabres’ 6-3 loss to the New Jersey Devils, the first of two Prospects Challenge games inside HarborCenter.' … [Read more...] about Giorgio Estephan quietly one of Sabres’ best prospects
Sabres sign top pick Alexander Nylander to 3-year, entry-level contract
'The Sabres have four options for Nylander: the NHL, a return to the junior Mississauga Steelheads, Europe or the AHL.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign top pick Alexander Nylander to 3-year, entry-level contract