'"Well, it's good to see some emotion," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "It was a battle practice out there focusing on some areas we need to improve on. Tempers flared up but it was more about being in the heat of the battle and guys being frustrated with where we are and sometimes emotions get high."' … [Read more...] about Emotions spill over at Sabres practice
Archives for January 11, 2018
Sabres Notebook: Jack Eichel named to the NHL All-Star Game
'Eichel leads the Sabres in goals (17), assists (22) and points (39). He will be part of the 2018 NHL All-Star Weekend scheduled for Jan. 27-28 at Amalie Arena in Tampa which again will feature a three-game tournament, played in a 3-on-3 format. Teams are competing for a $1 million winner-take-all prize pool.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Jack Eichel named to the NHL All-Star Game
Sabres’ Justin Falk yells at, shoves Evander Kane during practice
'“It’s just spur of the moment, emotions are running high,” an agitated Falk said in the dressing room. “This time of year, where we’re at, everyone’s got a situation they’re in, just heat of the moment, boiled over.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Justin Falk yells at, shoves Evander Kane during practice
Sabres notes: Jack Eichel earns first NHL All-Star Game appearance
'Since recording his first hat trick Dec. 15, Eichel has scored nine times in 11 games, tying him with Boston’s Patrice Bergeron for the most goals in that span. Eichel’s 15 points are tied for fourth.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Jack Eichel earns first NHL All-Star Game appearance
Thursday's Columbus Coverage
Sabres get testy ahead of game against Blue Jackets (The Sports Xchange) Blue Jackets at Sabres preview (NHL.com) Preview: Jackets hunt for third straight win in series finale vs Buffalo (BlueJackets.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Columbus Coverage
Tempers flare between Sabres’ Kane, Falk during practice
'Falk called the altercation “spur of the moment,” and says it might be good for players to show more passion given that Buffalo sits last in the Eastern Conference standings.' … [Read more...] about Tempers flare between Sabres’ Kane, Falk during practice
Tempers boil over during Sabres practice
'Kane felt bad for Bogosian. They’ve been teammates since Atlanta and he said, “It was weird, we were just battling and got tangled up and we were both falling and obviously he was in some discomfort and just a freak accident and hopefully he’ll be OK.' … [Read more...] about Tempers boil over during Sabres practice
Sabres' Eichel is a first time All Star
'Joining Eichel up front are Brad Marchand Boston, Aleksander Barkov Florida, Auston Matthews Toronto, Stephen Stamkos Tampa Bay and Nikita Kucherov Tampa Bay.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eichel is a first time All Star
Tempers flare at Sabres practice after altercation between Kane and Falk
'“Shut the *expletive* up, you selfish *expletive*,” Falk screamed at Kane.' … [Read more...] about Tempers flare at Sabres practice after altercation between Kane and Falk
Eichel lone Sabres' representative at NHL All-Star game
'Eichel, 21, has been one of the lone bright spots for the struggling Sabres, tallying 39 [17G, 22A] points in 43 games. In his short career, Eichel has 152 points in 185 games.' … [Read more...] about Eichel lone Sabres’ representative at NHL All-Star game
Sabres to wear Winter Classic jerseys for three home games
'The Sabres announced Wednesday the team will wear the uniforms for three home games this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to wear Winter Classic jerseys for three home games
Bogosian leaves physical, emotional practice with injury
'Housley said that the team will know more regarding Bogosian's status once he's finished being evaluated later in the day. As for the confrontation between Kane and Falk, all sides agreed that the emotions shown may have been healthy for a struggling team.' … [Read more...] about Bogosian leaves physical, emotional practice with injury
Eichel earns first All-Star selection
'Eichel leads the Sabres with 17 goals and 22 assists for 39 points this season, just 16 points shy of the career-high he set in an injury-shortened campaign last season. He's already matched his career-high for even-strength goals (16), set in 81 games as a rookie in 2015-16.' … [Read more...] about Eichel earns first All-Star selection
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
No worries, it's Murray: Belleville blueliner lifts Sens over Amerks with O.T. game-winner (Belleville Intelligencer) Amerks gain point in overtime loss to Sens (Amerks.com) Senators beat Americans in overtime (BellevilleSens.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage