Archives for October 2015

'There it is! Jack Eichel takes a perfect pass from Marcus Foligno across the ice and buries a wrist shot in the top corner of the net on the power play. The arena is ROCKING right now.' … [Read more...] about Eichel scores but Sabres fall 3-1

'"That was a close call, but it was the right call," Girgensons said. "It's something new, and I bet some other days it's going to be the other way."' … [Read more...] about Eichel scores first goal, but Sabres lose to Senators

'"We didn't see him skate in the first two periods. We didn't see him use his speed. But again, that was like our entire team. The third period was a lot different. He's big bodied. He won pucks with his size and speed and his long reach."' … [Read more...] about Sabres forward Jack Eichel scores in NHL debut

'Lehner was hunched over after he made a save against Senators forward Mark Stone and appeared to favor his left leg. Lehner skated off the ice but was helped to the bench by a trainer.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Lehner leaves opener with injury

'“I think just our compete wasn’t there, we weren’t hard enough on the puck,” Sabres forward Evander Kane said after the loss. “They outworked us, outskated us and obviously there was a higher sense of urgency in the third period and we need to have that from the start.”' … [Read more...] about Eichel scores but Sabres drop season opener to Ottawa

Amerks hope to make 60th anniversary season special (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'"It went fine. We talked a lot about training camp," Eichel said of the conversation. "I don't really think I want to ease into the season. No one wants to ease into anything. I want to get out there and make an impression, make an impact right away. From my first shift, I want to do something positive to help this team win. Whatever that is. They want me to make an impact and … [Read more...] about Finally, the Eichel era dawns for Sabres

'“It’s not quite like coaching your first game,” Bylsma said. “But there is a high level of excitement, getting ready for this game and the season to start.”' … [Read more...] about Bylsma eager to step back behind an NHL bench

'The burger modifies the classic combo of all-beef patty, American cheese, lettuce, onion and tomato by throwing on Thousand Island dressing, guacamole and a fried egg. Sitting on a brioche roll, the burger is one of the bolder taste options in the corrugated cardboard-bound world of stadium eats.' … [Read more...] about ‘Eich Daddy’ burger highlights new Sabres concessions

'“I’m picking on Hockey Night in Canada that Buffalo will be the most improved team in the National Hockey League,’’ Cherry, 81, said. “I love all the moves. I give Murray a tough time for a few things, but I’ve got to give him credit. If he gets Evander Kane straightened out, every guy he’s got is a character guy. So I’m picking the Sabres to be the most improved and as you … [Read more...] about Don Cherry is liking new look of Buffalo Sabres

'At least six players, including Kane and O’Reilly, will make their Sabres debut tonight inside the First Niagara Center. Dan Bylsma, meanwhile, will coach his first NHL game since May 14, 2014.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel just one big piece for Sabres

'“He’s going to change, although he thought maybe he had done pretty well in training camp and he shouldn’t change,” he said. “I told him he played bad last game and freed him up to change.”'http://www.buffalohockeybeat.com/sabres-jack-eichel-ready-to-switch-to-no-15/ … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel ready to switch to No. 15

'Murray went on to “tank” the ship in Buffalo to draft Sam Reinhart and then Eichel. Since then, Murray has called in all the help he can get to raise that ship from the depths of the standings.' … [Read more...] about Hope and questions face 2015 Sabres

'Sure, the defense has the potential to be a giant sieve and Robin Lehner has a whopping 86 games of NHL experience between the pipes. If nothing else, at least the Sabres will be fun to watch.' … [Read more...] about There is hope in Sabre-land

'This club isn't evolving into an instant winner simply because Eichel has arrived. The Sabres have enough question marks, and are deficient in enough areas, to remain a work in progress for a few more years. But Buffalo finally has a face for this franchise, one who personifies the city with his blend of work ethic and swagger. The future is brighter because of him.' … [Read more...] about Eichel, Kessel are keys for Sabres, Pens