'"Excellent," Phil Housley said Wednesday. "He comes to the rink with a smile on his face. He's willing and eager to learn, he's jumping in there, leading the stretch, leading the skate, saying the right things in the locker room. It's been a joy for me to come in here seeing what he's brought to our team."' … [Read more...] about Bogosian, Beaulieu have formed chemistry on and off the ice
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Sabres return four to junior clubs
'The Sabres now have 47 players (26 forwards, 15 defensemen and six goaltenders) on their training camp roster.' … [Read more...] about Sabres return four to junior clubs
Eichel's OT winner caps off big night for top line at Penn State
'"You see his hands around the net, there's a reason he's scored as many goals as he has in this League and he's been playing as long as he has. He's a smart player and we'll continue to build chemistry," Eichel said. "That happens in practice, happens in games, watching video together. I think that's something that continues to get better. It's good that we were able to get a … [Read more...] about Eichel’s OT winner caps off big night for top line at Penn State
Sabres shake off rust, see areas to build on in OT loss to Canes
'Rust was evident on both sides in the early going of an eventual 3-2 overtime win for the Hurricanes. Phil Housley put it this way: the Sabres had a hard time executing on breakout passes, and when they did make a pass they had a hard time catching it.' … [Read more...] about Sabres shake off rust, see areas to build on in OT loss to Canes
Guhle, Risto will skate together as Sabres look to push tempo in opener
'"I know there's a lot of things coming at these guys, a lot of information, so my message is just go out and work hard," Housley said. "Don't' hesitate in anything you do. If you make a decision to go, go. We'll deal with mistakes as they come, but I want us to play with speed and attitude tonight."' … [Read more...] about Guhle, Risto will skate together as Sabres look to push tempo in opener
Asplund, Davidsson among European prospects starting up
'If the first game is any indication, Asplund, who finished last season ranked third in the Swedish Hockey League for junior-aged scorers with six goals and 19 points in 39 appearances, is already on a nice track towards achieving the 30-point benchmark he stated as a goal for himself in July when in Buffalo for development camp.' … [Read more...] about Asplund, Davidsson among European prospects starting up
Antipin proving to be an avid learner at Sabres camp
'"He's a student of the game," Housley said. "He really absorbs a lot, likes to watch a lot of video trying to understand our concepts. He's like a sponge."' … [Read more...] about Antipin proving to be an avid learner at Sabres camp
Pouliot sees comparisons between Sabres, Oilers
'"I think the situation here is the same," he said. "You've got a great player in [Jack] Eichel who's going to come up just like Connor did in Edmonton. Things can turn around quickly, especially when you get new management, new coaches and everything. It's a fresh, new start for everyone and I think it's good."' … [Read more...] about Pouliot sees comparisons between Sabres, Oilers
Pominville, Scandella expect to be big contributors for Sabres
'"It's extremely exciting," Scandella said. "Coming to a new team, a lot of talent up front, a new coach. How could you not be excited right now?"' … [Read more...] about Pominville, Scandella expect to be big contributors for Sabres
Camp Notebook: Reinhart practices at center on Day 1
'"We've been talking about letting our play do the talking," Reinhart said. "We know we have a lot to prove. You can stand here and say, 'I had the best summer of my life, I'm ready,' but we're all going to let our play do the talking this year."' … [Read more...] about Camp Notebook: Reinhart practices at center on Day 1
Sabres announce 2017 preseason broadcast schedule
'All six preseason games will be broadcast live on WGR 550 and the Sept. 27 and 29 games will be broadcast live on television with Rick Jeanneret providing play-by-play on MSG.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce 2017 preseason broadcast schedule
Camp notebook: Housley gets right to work on 5-man attack
'"There's just an excitement around the rink," McCabe said. "You guys can probably feel it in the stands. Everyone's geared up and ready to go, and he brings it in practice too. He's leading the charge, getting us amped up, so it was a fun day out there.' … [Read more...] about Camp notebook: Housley gets right to work on 5-man attack
Takeaways from media day as Sabres report to camp
'"I'm not going to judge people on what they did in the past," Housley said. "Certainly I know where they are in their career and things like this, but I think it's more about what they do tomorrow, what they do the next day. How are they going to keep improving? How are they going to push their teammates? How are we going to get better as a team and build as a group as we move … [Read more...] about Takeaways from media day as Sabres report to camp
CHL-eligible prospects set for start of Sabres camp
'Entering his second NHL training camp, London Knights forward Cliff Pu (2016, third round) emerges from the Prospects Challenge as the forward that enhanced his stock the most in the eyes of the Sabres' brass.' … [Read more...] about CHL-eligible prospects set for start of Sabres camp
Five storylines to follow at Sabres camp
'With Tyler Ennis, Marcus Foligno and William Carrier all having departed during the offseason, the left side of the Sabres offense could look vastly different than it did last season. Evander Kane figures to play on one of the top two lines, but the other top-six spot appears to be up for grabs.' … [Read more...] about Five storylines to follow at Sabres camp