'"You always feel for a teammate when he's not feeling well, especially a guy like Kyle who brings a special element to our team and our locker room every day," forward Jack Eichel said. "It's never easy to see him go through what he's going through, not feeling well. We just all want to be there and support him and wish him all the best. Hopefully, he gets healthy soon."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Okposo in hospital having tests to determine illness
Archives for April 2017
Sabres halt Canadiens' five-game winning streak
'"This was a more complete game," Sabres center Ryan O'Reilly said. "I thought we did a lot of things better. We played a bit more together, we supported each other and it's a nice win. That's a good hockey team over there and we stayed strong, didn't deviate from the game plan and it's nice to see it pay off."' … [Read more...] about Sabres halt Canadiens’ five-game winning streak
Reports: Sabres' Okposo hospitalized in intensive care
'"It's a difficult thing for him to be dealing with now in this situation," Bylsma said. "Very, as a coach and a person, concerned for him and his situation."' … [Read more...] about Reports: Sabres’ Okposo hospitalized in intensive care
Sabres' Okposo to miss final 3 games due to illness
'"Bylsma rules Okposo out for rest of season," Buffalo News writer Mike Harrington posted on Twitter. "Team being very tight-lipped. Bylsma admits concern as a coach and just knowing player."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Okposo to miss final 3 games due to illness
Ryan O’Reilly sounds off on ‘pathetic’ Buffalo Sabres season
'“Your first year it’s all right [missing the playoffs] because there are so many new faces and you can see it took a while for guys to get used to each other in playing, but then this year you start to get things going and you fall back into old habits again and our old ways,” O'Reilly said before adding he deserves some blame. “Being a leader, a lot of it falls on me, but to … [Read more...] about Ryan O’Reilly sounds off on ‘pathetic’ Buffalo Sabres season
Jack Eichel: 2016-17 ‘another failed season’ for Sabres
'“I think more than anything, it’s another year with an outcome that you don’t want,” he told reporters. “Last year I bet you at this time, I bet we were saying the same thing we’re saying this year: ‘Next year we’ll get ‘em.’”' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel: 2016-17 ‘another failed season’ for Sabres
Sabres hold on to defeat Montreal 2-1
'It feels like everytime that Montreal plays Buffalo Tomas Plekanec the Canadiens' forward scores on the team's first shot of the period to halve the Buffalo lead.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hold on to defeat Montreal 2-1
Okposo Admitted to Buffalo General
'The exact nature of Okposo's illness is unknown. According to Dan Bylsma, "Doctors have not come up with any answers. He’s sick and ill.”' … [Read more...] about Okposo Admitted to Buffalo General
Gionta is helping to groom the next captain
'“For sure, I’ve tried to help them. I try to set them aside when I see certain things go on and try to help them. There’s a lot of young kids in that room that will be the future leaders, but they still have to grow and they will grow and it’s only through experience from what they see and what they’re around, the things that happen, that’s how they become leaders within the … [Read more...] about Gionta is helping to groom the next captain
5 Observations: Sabres take down Canadiens 2-1
'Vintage might not be the best way to describe Ennis' game on Tuesday, but he showed some flashes of the player fans remember from a few years ago.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres take down Canadiens 2-1
Sabres forward Kyle Okposo hospitalized
'According to Bylsma, Okposo had met with team doctors, but they hadn't figured out the exact illness. Earlier in the week, Bylsma was specifically asked if Okposo had the mumps, which he said was not the case.' … [Read more...] about Sabres forward Kyle Okposo hospitalized
Sabres' Kyle Okposo likely done for season
'According to Bylsma, Okposo has met with team doctors, but they haven't figured out the exact illness just yet. Earlier in the week, Bylsma was specifically asked if Okposo had the mumps, which he said was not the case.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kyle Okposo likely done for season
Robin Lehner makes 31 saves, Sabres edge Canadiens
'"Obviously, I like the result, but I also liked how we played the game and played for the 60 minutes," Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. "I thought we played the way we had to play, we outcompeted them. They certainly had a couple opportunities, but I liked the way our guys played for 60 minutes."' … [Read more...] about Robin Lehner makes 31 saves, Sabres edge Canadiens
Kyle Okposo of Sabres hospitalized: report
'"It's a difficult thing for him to be dealing with now in this situation," Sabres coach Dan Bylsma told the Buffalo News at the morning skate Wednesday. "Very, as a coach and a person, concerned for him and his situation. ... He's seeing our doctors and done some tests."' … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo of Sabres hospitalized: report
Sabres conclude home schedule with win over Montreal
'"One where we wanted to get back on the ice and kind of put it out there again for our team, for our fans," the coach elaborated.' … [Read more...] about Sabres conclude home schedule with win over Montreal