'"He should be in there," Pominville said. "I think I everyone was kind of telling him to go in there and giving him a push to go in there. I think it's important. He was probably a little embarrassed and shy, he didn't want to go in there, but I think it was the right thing to do. He did it and he did a good job."' … [Read more...] about News and notes from Wednesday’s practice
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Sabres acquire Redmond from Montreal
'Selected by the Atlanta Thrashers in the seventh round (184th overall) of the 2008 NHL Draft, Redmond has appeared in parts of five NHL seasons, totaling 38 points (9+29) and a plus-11 rating in 130 games with Montreal, the Colorado Avalanche and the Winnipeg Jets. He has recorded 100 points (29+71) in 190 career regular-season AHL games, adding 19 points (4+15) in 35 AHL … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Redmond from Montreal
Sabres, Eichel agree to terms on extension
'The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has agreed to terms with forward Jack Eichel on an eight-year contract extension with an average annual value (AAV) of $10 million.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Eichel agree to terms on extension
Sabres assign Malone, Nylander to Rochester
'The Sabres now have 25 players (14 forwards, nine defensemen and two goaltenders) on their training camp roster.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign Malone, Nylander to Rochester
Following return to practice, McCabe optimistic for Thursday
'"Today's practice was a good measure," Housley said. "There was a lot of battling and he looked great out there."' … [Read more...] about Following return to practice, McCabe optimistic for Thursday
Under Housley, Sabres are looking to practice like they play
'"It's a long week," Housley said. "I thought it was a good time to push the pace yesterday, a little bit more compete in our practice which I like to implement more when it allows it because I think it's good to be competitive when there's points on the line.' … [Read more...] about Under Housley, Sabres are looking to practice like they play
Griffith earned roster spot with strong showing against New York
'"I think his attitude is infectious, and he's got to play like he has the last two games," Housley said. "He's got to be up in the forecheck. Everybody can compete in their own way. I know he's a smaller guy but he gets on pucks and finds a way to win puck battles."' … [Read more...] about Griffith earned roster spot with strong showing against New York
Sabres trim camp roster by 4 players
'The team also announced that defenseman Cody Goloubef has been released from his professional tryout.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trim camp roster by 4 players
Sabres will look to clean up execution following loss in preseason finale
'"In the first two periods I just thought we passed up way too many opportunities to shoot the puck," Housley said. "We had that mindset last game and we got away from that. When you're playing a good, defensive team that collapses to their net, that's the only way we're going to change defenses and we addressed that after the game."' … [Read more...] about Sabres will look to clean up execution following loss in preseason finale
Sabres assign Ullmark to Rochester
'The Sabres now have 31 players (18 forwards, 11 defensemen and two goaltenders) on their training camp roster.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign Ullmark to Rochester
Nolan believes he has more to give with Sabres
'"He was pretty happy, pretty emotional," Nolan said. "[Buffalo] has kind of shaped our lives. My brother met his wife down in this area, I have my friends and family in this area. Buffalo's been nothing but good to our family and I guess the third time is the charm for the Nolan family here."' … [Read more...] about Nolan believes he has more to give with Sabres
Sabres assign Baptiste to Rochester
'The Sabres now have 32 players (18 forwards, 11 defensemen and three goaltenders) on their training camp roster.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign Baptiste to Rochester
Housley sees plenty to build on in loss to Penguins
'"I just liked the way we competed tonight," Housley said. "We've been talking about shot mentality but 42 shots is a lot of rubber towards their net. I thought we took a big step forward tonight."' … [Read more...] about Housley sees plenty to build on in loss to Penguins
Deslauriers seeking to prove himself against Penguins
'"If I can play all three preseason games, I'll play them all," Deslauriers said. "I missed so much time last year from an injury and after, just being a healthy scratch, it was probably one of the worst feelings I've had."' … [Read more...] about Deslauriers seeking to prove himself against Penguins
Sabres claim Nolan off waivers
'"We're happy to bring Jordan into the mix," said Sabres General Manager Jason Botterill. "His size and speed, along with his experience with such a successful organization like the Kings, make him an asset to the organization."' … [Read more...] about Sabres claim Nolan off waivers