'“I mean, I’m not really sure why,” Eichel said when asked about the prospect of fans booing Vesey. “He was a free agent. It’s his own decision to make a decision where he wants to play. If any of us were in his situation I’m sure a lot would go into a decision like that. Obviously would have loved to have him in Buffalo but he made a decision and obviously he’s happy with that … [Read more...] about Boston boys Eichel and Vesey meet for the first time in Buffalo
Archives for December 1, 2016
Nilsson always ready for the call to the net
'"He kind of gave me a little heads up a little bit before that he wasn’t feeling quite 100 percent. So I was ready," Nilsson said after taking an optional skate in KeyBank Center Wednesday afternoon. "Obviously it’s not fun to see your friend and goalie partner go down but unfortunately that’s part of the game sometimes. As a backup you always have to be ready for stepping … [Read more...] about Nilsson always ready for the call to the net
Eichel return propels Sabres to season-high TV rating
'To put the rating in further perspective, the rating for the Sabres game beat the popular NBC entertainment program “This is Us” (8.4) on Channel 2 and the annual favorite “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” (8.1) on Channel 4.' … [Read more...] about Eichel return propels Sabres to season-high TV rating
Sabres’ Ryan O’Reilly ends slump with helmetless goal
'“We talked about this like two weeks ago,” O’Reilly told the Times Herald on Tuesday in Ottawa. “How sick would it be to score a goal with no bucket on, come through the train (glove taps along the bench) with the guys?”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ryan O’Reilly ends slump with helmetless goal
Sabres goalie Robin Lehner still day-to-day
'Nilsson will likely start Thursday against the potent New York Rangers, whose 33 points rank second in the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Robin Lehner still day-to-day
Thursday's New York Coverage
Eichel, Sabres brace for Rangers (AP) Preview: Rangers at Sabres (NHL.com) Rangers Visit Sabres for First Time This Season (NewYorkRangers.com) Rangers at Sabres 12.1.16: Pregame Notes (NewYorkRangers.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s New York Coverage
Sabres' O'Reilly has a great support system
'O’Reilly's father isn’t the only source of support for him, his head coach helps him through tough times too, “With Dan he’s great, he gives me a lot of confidence, uses me in all situations and he can tell when things aren’t going well for myself it’s the little things he says like ‘stick with it’ and certain little things that help during a game and it’s nice to have that … [Read more...] about Sabres’ O’Reilly has a great support system
Power play reached "another level" in win over Sens
'"From bringing the puck up the ice, the plays we made, the execution on the entries on the power play was at another level for us and in zone as well," Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. "If you want to watch the three power-play goals, you're' going to see another level of execution moving the puck from Rasmus to Ryan to Kyle to Jack."' … [Read more...] about Power play reached “another level” in win over Sens
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks end skid thanks to Ullmark (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Amerks edge Comets at Aud (Utica Observer Dispatch) Amerks Hold Off Comets To End Skid (Amerks.com) McEneny Scores First AHL Goal In Comets Loss (UticaComets.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage