'“He’s skated at a higher level than that the last few days,” Bylsma said. “But it was a chance to get back at a practice, be it a morning skate, and be out there with players, commotion, movement, motion in a different way for him. So it’s a good sign for everybody.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel skates, has return date in mind
Archives for November 2016
Thursday's Detroit Coverage
Shootout win halts Red Wings' 4-game skid (Detroit News) Onsite practice rink will keep Wings up to speed (Detroit News) Photo gallery (Detroit News) Red Wings snap four-game skid with 2-1 shoot-out win in Buffalo (Detroit Free Press) Photo gallery (Detroit Free Press) Red Wings beat Sabres in shootout to snap four-game skid (Ann Arbor News) Jimmy Howard once again the … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Detroit Coverage
Red Wings end skid with 2-1 shootout win over Sabres
'"It's frustrating being that close," Sabres center Ryan O'Reilly said. "The issue is scoring goals. I thought throughout the lineup guys were playing very well tonight. It's up top, it's myself. I got to find a way to do something, to put one away."' … [Read more...] about Red Wings end skid with 2-1 shootout win over Sabres
Red Wings cut down Sabres in shootout
'"We were better today and we had four posts," Lehner said. "Simple. ... We had good opportunities. We hit a few posts."' … [Read more...] about Red Wings cut down Sabres in shootout
From The Locker Room: Sabres-Red Wings
'"We've done a number of different things [to help Lehner in shootouts]. Practice him differently, practice him with a different approach, practice him with a different technique. It's something I think that's probably a little bit mental at this point in time. He's practicing well and it's just not happening in the game for now.' … [Read more...] about From The Locker Room: Sabres-Red Wings
Red Wings Edge Sabres In Shootout 2-1
'Buffalo tied it up less than two minutes into the final period on Brian Gionta's 4th. Evander Kane drove the puck to the net, Gionta crashed the crease and the puck rolled over the line, making the score 1-1.' … [Read more...] about Red Wings Edge Sabres In Shootout 2-1
Eichel back at practice
'Eichel had been skating on his own for a while before Wednesday's morning skate. He was wearing a light blue jersey, and did not take part in any line rushes.' … [Read more...] about Eichel back at practice
5 Observations: Red Wings top Sabres 2-1 in SO
'In the first period the Detroit Red Wings looked like a team that had lost four straight, but the Sabres couldn’t take advantage of Detroit’s mistakes. For the Red Wings, it was turnover after turnover. For the Sabres, it was missed chance after missed chance.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Red Wings top Sabres 2-1 in SO
Gustav Nyquist lifts Red Wings past Sabres
'Brian Gionta tied it 1-1 1:42 into the third period when he drove the net after a shot by Evander Kane. The puck bounced off Howard before going off Gionta's foot and into the net.' … [Read more...] about Gustav Nyquist lifts Red Wings past Sabres
Sabres can't capitalize in shootout loss to Detroit
'"We have four posts," Lehner said. "You can say whatever you want, we have four posts. Any one of them could've gone in and we could've won in regular time or we could've won in overtime. We could've won in a shootout, but I'm not really making those saves right now."' … [Read more...] about Sabres can’t capitalize in shootout loss to Detroit
Eichel joins teammates on the ice for morning skate
'"That's what you miss the most when you're hurt, right?" Eichel said. "You obviously miss playing, you miss your time out there with the guys and being in the locker room at the same time as them and just being around them, so it's tough when you're not on the same schedule as them but it's nice to be back in the swing of things."' … [Read more...] about Eichel joins teammates on the ice for morning skate
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks can't catch Bruins (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Amerks Drop Fourth Straight In 6-4 Loss To Bruins (Amerks.com) P-Bruins 6, Americans 4: Four-goal second period carries Providence (Providence Journal) Providence Defeats Rochester 6-4 Behind Four Goal Second (ProvidenceBruins.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
With new confidence, Moulson has located his old scoring touch
'"I think just developing that confidence in myself again and working to get that back," Moulson said of the difference between last season and this season. He took an optional morning skate in KeyBank Center Tuesday afternoon as the Sabres prepared to host the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday. "I’m getting some opportunities this year to play in some good offensive situations. I … [Read more...] about With new confidence, Moulson has located his old scoring touch
Foligno takes a beating, keeps on hitting
'“I’ve been getting a little more than I’d like to,” Foligno said Tuesday morning as a number of the Buffalo Sabres took an optional practice in KeyBank Center. “I’d rather be giving than receiving on that side of things but that’s part of the game. You’re going to go through bumps and bruises. It’s lot of big guys in this league.' … [Read more...] about Foligno takes a beating, keeps on hitting
Sabres’ Johan Larsson, aka ‘Grumpy Larry,’ frustrating opponents
'“They call him ‘Grumpy Larry’ for a reason,” Bylsma explained. “He’s a hard guy to play against. He plays a gritty game and he bites at your heels and he’s got a lot of terror in him. That’s how he plays. He’s embraced that role and he’s playing it very well for us.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Johan Larsson, aka ‘Grumpy Larry,’ frustrating opponents