'"We want to be cautious," Housley said, via ESPN. "There's a lot of hockey to be played."' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel injury update: Sabres captain considered day-to-day, will be re-evaluated next week
Archives for January 2019
Sabres survive 4-3 against Florida
'Aleksander Barkov brought the Panthers back within a goal once again, 4-3, with his 16th goal of the year. Florida pulled the goaltender in favor of an extra attacker, and the captain was able to kick the puck to his stick before shoveling it into the net for the score.' … [Read more...] about Sabres survive 4-3 against Florida
The Sabres finally win a game against Florida
'Things got a little dicey in the third period, but as they usually do, they scored goals for Ullmark. Sam Reinhart tipped in a Lawrence Pilut shot from the point to give the Sabres their two-goal lead back. That was Reinhart’s first goal in 12 games.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres finally win a game against Florida
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Panthers
'"Missing Jack is a huge hole, but our guys did a nice job stepping up tonight ."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Panthers
5 Observations: Skinner scores twice as Sabres top Panthers 4-3
'With their win against the Panthers, the Sabres have officially reached the halfway point of the season with 41 games played and 41 games to go. If you told most fans at the start of the season the Sabres would be 22-13-6 after 41 games I'd imagine they would've been pretty content.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Skinner scores twice as Sabres top Panthers 4-3
Jeanneret after health scare: "I'm overwhelmed by the number of messages I got"
'"If they weren't a fun team to watch as they are right now, I probably would have taken another couple of weeks off."' … [Read more...] about Jeanneret after health scare: “I’m overwhelmed by the number of messages I got”
Skinner scores twice to power Sabres past Panthers 4-3
'Skinner opened the scoring with an All-Star effort by forcing a turnover, maneuvering through the slot and then ripping a shot over the shoulder of Roberto Luongo with a little more than 15 minutes to play in the first period.' … [Read more...] about Skinner scores twice to power Sabres past Panthers 4-3
The Eichel Tower creator upset by star forward's injury: 'I don't want him to get hurt anymore'
'The next day, CJ and his dad, John, put the original 'Eichel Tower' together. It comprised of just 10 pucks. And every time Eichel scores, a puck is added.' … [Read more...] about The Eichel Tower creator upset by star forward’s injury: ‘I don’t want him to get hurt anymore’
Skinner scores twice, Sabres hold off Panthers without Eichel
'"We knew the result that we got last time we played them, and it wasn't what we wanted," Thompson said. "I think we went into tonight's game with a chip on our shoulder and played that way for a full 60."' … [Read more...] about Skinner scores twice, Sabres hold off Panthers without Eichel
Eichel out at least one more game for Sabres
'"Obviously, Jack's a big part of our team," Sabres coach Phil Housley said before the game Thursday. "It's a day-to-day situation, which is really encouraging. But we want to be cautious with it as well. There's a lot of hockey to be played."' … [Read more...] about Eichel out at least one more game for Sabres
Skinner, Reinhart lead way in win over Panthers
'"We knew we were in the same position against this team in two previous games," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "We recognized that we needed to bear down, make the right plays."' … [Read more...] about Skinner, Reinhart lead way in win over Panthers
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Pilut, Redmond selected to represent Rochester in AHL All-Star Game (Buffalo News) Pilut, Redmond named to AHL All-Star roster (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
With Eichel's status in doubt, Rodrigues gets first chance to fill his slot
'"You want the points to come and to be contributing offensively. It’s when the chances don’t come that you start to worry," said Rodrigues, a college linemate of Eichel's at Boston University. "I’m getting my chances, I’m getting a lot of shots. The opportunities are there. It’s just a matter of bearing down now and finishing those opportunities.' … [Read more...] about With Eichel’s status in doubt, Rodrigues gets first chance to fill his slot
Eichel picked for All-Star Game, Skinner part of new 'Last Men In' vote
'Skinner, who is tied for second in the NHL with 26 goals while spending most of his time in the first half of the season on Eichel's left wing, was one of the game's biggest snubs when the rosters were initially announced Wednesday evening. The league later announced it was starting an online vote for the 11th spot in each division, much like Major League Baseball has used for … [Read more...] about Eichel picked for All-Star Game, Skinner part of new ‘Last Men In’ vote
Other Sabres must step up with Jack Eichel injured
'Without Eichel, Rodrigues skated at center today on the No. 1 line between Sam Reinhart and Jeff Skinner, a spot he occupied some of Monday’s tilt.' … [Read more...] about Other Sabres must step up with Jack Eichel injured