Development camp proved to be a new experience for Buffalo Sabres GM Jason Botterill and head coach Phil Housley. Both looked on from the stands as 40 Sabres prospects took part in the four-day long development camp, that concluded on Tuesday.
Take this for what it's worth, but Casey Mittelstadt was awesome during the 3-on-3 tourney #Sabres @WKBW https://t.co/f26KYTaIch
— Matthew Bové (@Matt_Bove) July 11, 2017
After the final on-ice session, both Botterill and Housley addressed the media, reminding reporters that it's very tough to gauge a player's performance in a setting like development camp. There are so many variables involved, making this week more about growth off the ice and in the locker room, rather than on the ice.
Sean McDermott, Terry Pegula & Phil Housley look on for the second session of today at #Sabres development camp pic.twitter.com/wT6zNN4ezV
— Matthew Bové (@Matt_Bove) July 10, 2017
That doesn't mean the actual hockey isn't important. Both were pleased with how things went and saw progress as the camp continued.
You can watch both Housley and Botterill's full comments above.
Jason Botterill looks on as the #Sabres prospects take the ice for day three of development camp @WKBW pic.twitter.com/dA0WXJzmcV
— Matthew Bové (@Matt_Bove) July 10, 2017
