'“When I first came back from the injury, I wasn’t probably where I wanted to be in terms of play,” Eichel said. “I think after a little bit, your ankle starts to feel better, you start to feel like yourself again, you start making plays and you get back to the way that you want to play. It just feels better.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel enjoying career-best stretch
Archives for March 2017
Sabres’ Kyle Okposo out Saturday
'“He’s our leading scorer and absolutely a big part of our team and how we play, how we want to play,” Bylsma said following practice inside HarborCenter. “Big leadership in that aspect. That’s something we’ll miss when he’s not in the lineup.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kyle Okposo out Saturday
Saturday's Tampa Bay Coverage
Lightning, Sabres still in playoff contention (AP) Preview: Lightning at Sabres (NHL.com) Lightning at Sabres: Projected lines; injuries (TampaBayLightning.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Tampa Bay Coverage
Sabres' Okposo to miss at least 2 games due to rib injury
'Coach Dan Bylsma did not reveal the nature of the injury and said it was too early to determine how long Okposo might be sidelined. The top-line winger had two assist before being hurt in the second period of a 6-3 win over Arizona on Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Okposo to miss at least 2 games due to rib injury
The Sabres won't have Okposo this weekend
'Okposo has 19 goals and 24 assists for 43 points in 63 games. Next is Ryan O’Reilly who has notched 14 goals and 28 assists for 42 points in 54 games.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres won’t have Okposo this weekend
Sabres' Okposo will not play this weekend
'The length and severity of the injury are surely the biggest factors, but if Okposo misses an extended amount of time the Sabres could be in trouble. Buffalo will likely recall someone like Nick Baptiste from Rochester to fill the void for the weekend unless they are comfortable with Nicholas Deslauriers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Okposo will not play this weekend
Eichel among NHL's most productive players as of late
'"I think, after a little bit, your ankle starts to feel better, you start feeling better again, you start making plays and you get back to the way you want to play," Eichel said following practice at HarborCenter on Friday. "I just feel better. I feel like I've been doing what I can do."' … [Read more...] about Eichel among NHL’s most productive players as of late
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks shut out by St. John’s to lose third straight (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Lindgren makes 29 saves as IceCaps blank Americans (CP) Amerks sunk by IceCaps, 3-0 (Amerks.com) Recap | IceCaps Blank Amerks 3-0 (StJohnsIceCaps.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
O'Reilly shows up, and so does a Sabres victory
'O’Reilly has been part of 23 victories, and he’s recorded 13 goals, 29 points and a plus-14 rating. The center has skated in 21 losses, and he’s put up no goals, four points and a minus-11 rating.' … [Read more...] about O’Reilly shows up, and so does a Sabres victory
Mike Harrington: Murray trying to keep the faith
'"This is our team," Murray said. "We're relatively healthy right now and we're going to play as hard as we can and get as many points as we can. D-day has gone by. This is our team. You're here. There's 19 games left and let's see what we can do."' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Murray trying to keep the faith
Sabres notebook: Evander Kane just keeps scoring goals
'"I expect to score every game whether I’ve got zero goals or 100 goals. I had some great opportunities throughout the course of the game before I scored and disappointed not to bury those," said Kane who finished with six shots on goal and 11 total shot attempts. "Ryan made a good play and I was able to bury it."' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Evander Kane just keeps scoring goals
Quick hits: Sabres 6, Coyotes 3
'Sabres right wing Kyle Okposo left the game with an upper-body injury. Okposo got hit into the boards midway through the second period. He was clearly in pain on the bench while athletic trainer Rich Stinziano talked with him.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Sabres 6, Coyotes 3
Sabres shake off threat, beat Coyotes
'Kane, incredibly, has scored all 23 of his goals in the last 40 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres shake off threat, beat Coyotes
Sabres’ Dmitry Kulikov still struggling
'“I had a discussion with him today post-deadline,” Bylsma said prior to Thursday’s tilt against the Arizona Coyotes inside KeyBank Center. “He’s a guy that needs to play better. … He potentially, yes, could come out of the lineup if he doesn’t find his game here in the last (18) games.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Dmitry Kulikov still struggling
Time with Sabres special for Coyotes’ Jamie McGinn
'“I made it very clear when I was in Buffalo I loved it,” he said prior to his first visit back. “We had a great locker room, still have a lot of friends over there. But it’s the business of the game.”' … [Read more...] about Time with Sabres special for Coyotes’ Jamie McGinn