'"I was saying before the game right before we were about to go out that he's usually parked right on our couch at this time," said Sam Reinhart, Eichel's roommate and linemate. "That's the kind of the spark we were looking for when we need a little bit more offense. I think it elevated a bunch of guys' games, it just kind of gave us that little more confidence out there that … [Read more...] about Eichel scores in season debut as Sabres win in Ottawa
Archives for November 2016
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks special teams are special but not team's record (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Amerks Look To Get Back On Track This Week (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres' Lehner not just letting his play do the talking
'“We’re not happy when we lose,” said Lehner, who will likely start Tuesday in Ottawa. “We’re trying to find the answer. It’s not like we’re sitting back and not doing anything. This is not the same. We’re going to do everything we can throughout the season. We’re going to try and get better with our game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Lehner not just letting his play do the talking
Eichel's return lifts Sabres on, off the ice
'“It’s not even one player and it’s not even one line benefiting from it,” Bylsma said. “Everyone’s going to benefit from him getting back into the lineup.”' … [Read more...] about Eichel’s return lifts Sabres on, off the ice
Jack Eichel’s presence provides sense of relief for Sabres
'“You relate it to (Buffalo Bills wide receiver) Sammy Watkins coming back,” Sabres winger Marcus Foligno said.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel’s presence provides sense of relief for Sabres
Tuesday's Ottawa Coverage
Eichel to make season debut when Sabres visit Senators (AP) Preview: Sabres at Senators (NHL.com) Game Day 5: Sens vs Sabres (OttawaSenators.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Ottawa Coverage
Sabres coach says it's possible Eichel plays at Ottawa
'"It's a step in the right direction just being able to head out there and put my best foot forward, but who knows what will happen tomorrow night," he said. "The patience is starting to wear thin, but you've got to make sure you're being smart."' … [Read more...] about Sabres coach says it’s possible Eichel plays at Ottawa
Sabres's Eichel declares himself ready
'Eichel said he feels real good and there are no real restrictions in what he can do. With his first game right around the corner, the excitement is there, “This is the toughest part. I’ve sat out for as long as I have and now that I’m getting this close to it, the patience is starting to wear thin, but you’ve got to make sure you’re being smart.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’s Eichel declares himself ready
Sabres forward Jack Eichel could return as soon as Tuesday against the Senators
'“You just wan’t to get back to playing, more than anything, you know?” Eichel added. “That’s what you train for all summer and prepare for. It’s tough that the season starts a little bit later for me but I’m just excited for it.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres forward Jack Eichel could return as soon as Tuesday against the Senators
Eichel to travel with Sabres to Ottawa
'"It's a step in the right direction, just being able to head out there and put my best foot forward," Eichel said. "Who knows what will happen tomorrow night? We're more than 24 hours away. All I can say is I felt good today. I felt good the last few days. I think I'm just getting more comfortable on the ice."' … [Read more...] about Eichel to travel with Sabres to Ottawa
No shots, no chance for goals for Girgensons
'"I have to simplify things. I have to work harder to get to the net," Girgensons said after practice Sunday in HarborCenter. "As a whole team, we have to get more bodies there in front because that's where we should be getting our goals from. Get in the goalie's eyes, and you get dirty ones."' … [Read more...] about No shots, no chance for goals for Girgensons
Eichel goes through all drills, reaction Monday will be key
'"You can feel him understand that the day's coming here very soon in the next little bit," Bylsma said of Eichel. "I think he's starting to get that bug to get back on the ice and play. Hopefully that comes sooner rather than later."' … [Read more...] about Eichel goes through all drills, reaction Monday will be key
Sabres’ Jack Eichel nearing return
'“Today was a good test for him in a lot of ways, the speed and the pace of practice and the workload,” Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. “There was some five-on-five, there was some D-zone coverage, two-on-two battles down low.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel nearing return
Sabres recall F Carrier
'The 6-foot-2, 212-pound Carrier, 21, rejoins the Sabres after being assigned to Rochester for Saturday night game against the Albany Devils, in which he recorded an assist. ' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall F Carrier
Bogosian lays foundation for giving
'The Buffalo Sabres blue-liner and his wife, Bianca, have created the Bogo Bunch Foundation. Its goal is to create a family atmosphere for those in need, especially people battling cancer. His grandmother, Armen, succumbed to lymphoma in 2013.' … [Read more...] about Bogosian lays foundation for giving