Archives for September 15, 2015

'“He’s a true diamond,” Sabres defenseman Brycen Martin said Monday, “and Buffalo’s going to be really happy with him.”' … [Read more...] about Eichel flips the switch

'“We’re both smart players and we just seem to be able to read each other and know where each other is on the ice. I think it helped both of us last year and at this prospects challenge so far.”' … [Read more...] about Rodrigues creating his own identity

'Eichel set up the tying goal by defenseman Brycen Martin on a power play at 14:15 of the third period, then scored the winner — unassisted — with just 37 seconds left in overtime.' … [Read more...] about Eichel puts on a show in OT win for Sabres prospects

'Shortly after the game, a brief video of Eichel’s “first” goal in a Sabres uniform had more than 1,200 retweets on Twitter.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Jack Eichel wows with overtime winner against Bruins

'“The ultimate goal is to keep putting on the real sweater … and prove everyone wrong that thinks I shouldn’t be on the team,” Kaleta said. “I have a lot of stuff that needs to be done this week. I’m determined. I’m focused. It is nerve-wracking a little bit, but then again you got to step and take control of your destiny.”' … [Read more...] about Patrick Kaleta determined to return to Sabres

'In a scene that Buffalo fans hope they saw for the first of many times, Jack Eichel scored the game-winning goal in overtime to give the Buffalo Sabres a 3-2 comeback win on Monday in the final game of the Prospects Challenge.' … [Read more...] about Eichel leads comeback for Sabres in win vs Boston

'Three periods could not settle the game, forcing a 3-on-3 overtime session. Eichel and Sam Reinhart played a majority of the extra period, with the 2015 2nd overall pick taking the puck from his won zone and beating McIntyre with a wrist shot to win the game. Motte finished the night making 27 saves on 29 saves, while at the other end Buffalo beat McIntyre for three goals on … [Read more...] about Eichel lifts Sabres to 3-2 win over Boston

'"We're on the bench after a long shift in our own zone and the coach [Randy Cunneyworth] asked if I had anything left and I figured I could go out there and see what I could do," Eichel said. "It's nice having [Sam Reinhart] and [Brendan Guhle] out there too; two guys you can trust. [Guhle] and [Reinhart] make a good play on the 2-on-1 coming back our way and [goalie C.J. … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eichel scores game-winner in prospects finale

'Prior to Eichel’s showcase, the Sabres had struggled for much of the game to match the tenacity of the Bruins. Boston got out to a 2-0 lead in the first period thanks to goals from Frank Vatrano and Linus Arnesson, a lead that Buffalo cut to one when 2014 draft pick Vaclav Karabacek tipped in a shot from defenseman David Henley in the second.' … [Read more...] about Eichel scores OT winner as Sabres prospects beat Bruins