'The Sabres have said little about the likable Okposo, their NHL All-Star this season, only releasing a statement late Wednesday saying he was under the care of their doctors and they would have no further comment.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres’ Kyle Okposo discharged from hospital
Archives for April 2017
Saturday's Florida Coverage
Preview: Sabres at Panthers; Saturday, 7 p.m. (South Florida Sun Sentinel) Sabres, Panthers closing out the season shorthanded (The Sports Xchange) Preview: Sabres at Panthers (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Florida Coverage
AP Source: Sabres' Okposo showing signs of improvement
'Buffalo Sabres forward Kyle Okposo is showing signs of improving from an undisclosed illness, though there is no timetable yet as to when he might be released from the hospital, a person with direct knowledge of the player's condition told The Associated Press on Friday.' … [Read more...] about AP Source: Sabres’ Okposo showing signs of improvement
Sabres assign D Guhle to AHL
'The 6-foot-1, 186-pound Guhle combined to produce 33 points (15 goals, 18 assists) in 47 Western Hockey League games for the Prince Albert Raiders and Prince George Cougars this season. The Edmonton, Alberta, native also added six assists in six playoff games for the Cougars.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign D Guhle to AHL
Some team leaders think there needs to be more accountability
'There was a time in the NHL that if you had one really bad shift, you’d find yourself in the minors. That can’t happen anymore, but Lehner can remember a form of that, “Coming into this league either you performed or you didn’t. If you didn’t perform, you weren’t up here, if you didn’t perform on the ice, you didn’t get out again.”' … [Read more...] about Some team leaders think there needs to be more accountability
Report: Sabres' Okposo is improving and released from hospital
'This whole thing of course has had his teammates worried. Jake McCabe said, “It’s been scary. It’s one of those things, he’d do anything for you and we feel the same way, if there was anything we could do for him, we’d do it. It’s really unfortunate and our thoughts and prayers are with him and hopefully he recovers soon.”' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres’ Okposo is improving and released from hospital
Sabres' Lehner says team needs to be accountable
'"I don't think other teams have taken points away from us," Lehner said. "We have taken them away from ourselves and that's what frustrating about this season."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Lehner says team needs to be accountable
Notes from Friday's practice
'"Jake's a big part of our team," Bylsma said. "Jake's a big part of our team going forward. He's played that way this year. We need him to step up and be a leader on our team. I think getting the award is a sign of that and a symbol of that."' … [Read more...] about Notes from Friday’s practice
Where can Jack Eichel go from here?
'The Sabres have their man. He just needs to catch a better break to start the next season. Because Jack has shown - in moments to me at least, when the team needs someone to put them on their shoulders and go out and win a game for them - he clearly has the ability to do so. Be it with a goal or sweet assist as we saw Feb. 7 on a home ice in a third-period rally and win … [Read more...] about Where can Jack Eichel go from here?
Sabres recall Ullmark
'Ullmark (6'4", 221 lbs., 7/31/1993) joins the team for his seventh recall of the 2016-17 season. Through 53 games in his second AHL season, Buffalo's sixth-round pick (163rd overall) in the 2012 NHL Draft is 25-26-2 with a .909 save percentage and leads the league with 1,464 saves.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Ullmark
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks score early but lose to Hershey Bears (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Hershey Bears earn crucial 3-2 victory against Rochester Americans (Harrisburg Patriot News) Amerks home win streak snapped in 3-2 loss to Bears (Amerks.com) Playoff push intensifies with 3-2 win at Rochester (HersheyBears.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
After Sabres' 'pathetic' season, O'Reilly looking for internal fix
'“Careers are short in this game,” the Sabres center said. “To do it two years in a row and not go anywhere, not get any better, it’s pathetic. It’s so frustrating.' … [Read more...] about After Sabres’ ‘pathetic’ season, O’Reilly looking for internal fix
Questions, answers as Sabres' Kyle Okposo lands in neuro ICU
'A neuro intensive care unit comprises an area of the hospital devoted to a team of specially trained physicians, nurses, therapists and other professionals. They are outfitted with equipment to assess, monitor and treat patients with disorders or injuries of the brain or spinal cord.' … [Read more...] about Questions, answers as Sabres’ Kyle Okposo lands in neuro ICU
Sabres’ Tyler Ennis feeling healthy again
'The last two seasons have been arduous for Ennis, the longest-tenured Sabre. In his last 72 games dating back to the start of 2015-16, the former first-round pick has only mustered eight goals and 24 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tyler Ennis feeling healthy again
Islanders players concerned for hospitalized ex-teammate Kyle Okposo
'“It’s tough,” Cal Clutterbuck said before Thursday night’s game against the Hurricanes. “I don’t know much more about it than anybody else. Obviously, the concern is just with him and his family. It’s a tough time. He’s got two young kids [ages 1 and 3] and a wife who’s obviously really concerned, as we all are."' … [Read more...] about Islanders players concerned for hospitalized ex-teammate Kyle Okposo