Devils' lines, pairings vs. Sabres (1/8/19) | Buffalo missing Jack Eichel and Sam Reinhart? (Newark Star Ledger) How they line up: NJ Devils won't face Sabres' Jack Eichel (Bergen Record) Devils-Sabres Preview (The Sports Xchange) Devils at Sabres preview (NHL.com) Game Preview: Devils at Sabres (NewJerseyDevils.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s New Jersey Coverage
Archives for January 2019
Sabres get Eichel back at practice
'"Obviously it's tough when you're not on the ice," he said after practice. "It's nice to be back at practice and just being around the guys, obviously competing, doing that sort of thing. It was nice."' … [Read more...] about Sabres get Eichel back at practice
Jack Eichel Returns To Practice After Missing Two Games
'"You guys know me, I'm a competitive guy," said Eichel. "I like to be out there every night and it kills me not to be out there, it kills me not to be playing, it kills me not to be hanging out ith these guys every day and competing so. I think the hardest thing about it is just the mental aspect and we've talked about this before the last few years just not being able to get … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel Returns To Practice After Missing Two Games
Eichel, Girgensons return to practice with Sabres
'Sabres coach Phil Housley said Eichel's status for the team's home game against New Jersey on Tuesday will be decided in the morning. The same goes for Zemgus Girgensons, who was a full participant in practice for the first time since sustaining an upper-body injury on Dec. 22.' … [Read more...] about Eichel, Girgensons return to practice with Sabres
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks keeping it all in the family (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
Skills challenge in front of family, fans a 'one-day holiday' for Sabres
'Neither Jack Eichel nor Sam Reinhart participated, but their absences did not spoil the five events. Rasmus Dahlin, selected first overall by the Blue team, began the afternoon by narrowly beating Mittelstadt, his roommate, in the puck control relay.' … [Read more...] about Skills challenge in front of family, fans a ‘one-day holiday’ for Sabres
Sabres legend Rene Robert happy in Buffalo, excited about current team
'“This is my home,” Robert told the Times Herald on Sunday. “I’ve been here since (1972). People say, ‘Well, you’re from Montreal.’ I left Quebec, I was 18 years old. That was like 52 years ago. …' … [Read more...] about Sabres legend Rene Robert happy in Buffalo, excited about current team
Sabres’ Prospects Earn Medals
'The 54th overall pick in 2017 by Buffalo, goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen led Finland to its third gold medal in the past five years.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Prospects Earn Medals
The Sabres and their fans have a blast at the Skills Challenge
'The players did get to relax too after having a short practice beforehand. Cater Hutton said, “I think today was great, it was a fun atmosphere getting our families involved and getting the fans to see that other side of us, the softer side because when we’re playing it’s so serious so to have that was a great experience.”' … [Read more...] about The Sabres and their fans have a blast at the Skills Challenge
"Thank U, Jeff," fan creates song for another Sabres player
'Martin created "Thank U, Jeff," for Jeff Skinner, a parody of Ariana Grande's "Thank U, next.' … [Read more...] about “Thank U, Jeff,” fan creates song for another Sabres player
Players showcased personalities at inaugural Skills Challenge
'"It was great, a great experience," Hutton said. "I think every time we get to bring [families] down to the arena and be a part of something, I cherish it."' … [Read more...] about Players showcased personalities at inaugural Skills Challenge
Sabres drop to fourth in Atlantic Division with ugly loss to Boston
'Though Rasmus Ristolainen scored with 2:38 remaining in regulation, the Sabres allowed 41 shots on goal and were thoroughly outplayed during the second period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres drop to fourth in Atlantic Division with ugly loss to Boston
Sabres Notebook: Jason Pominville focused on winning, not ice time
'“Honestly, I just want to win," Pominville said Saturday morning. "I’ll do whatever to help the team. I’m not the guy that’s going to go in and see the coaches to complain about ice time or anything like that. I just want to try and win. Whenever my name’s called, I’ll go on the ice and give it everything I have. I think that’s kind of helped my attitude. Try to stay positive … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Jason Pominville focused on winning, not ice time
The Wraparound: Bruins 2, Sabres 1
'Ullmark, making his second consecutive start, made 39 saves and was mostly outstanding, aside from David Backes' second-period goal during a 2-on-1. Following the no goal, Wagner scored in the first period to break the scoreless tie.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Bruins 2, Sabres 1
Mike Harrington: Rasmus Dahlin's first half, in his own words and the eyes of others
'"It's a little different now. The team structure is a lot better than it was when I started my career," said Housley, now serving as Dahlin's first NHL head coach with the Sabres at age 54. "He's a tremendous talent. The X's and O's he's learning, but this game is instinctive. He's got great instincts in his game so we're trying to let that come out. He's got responsibilities, … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Rasmus Dahlin’s first half, in his own words and the eyes of others