'Given every team must be represented and teams are chosen by division, there are always some significant snubs. Incredibly, Sabres winger Jeff Skinner, whose 26 goals are tied for second in the NHL, was left off the Atlantic Division’s roster.' … [Read more...] about Sabres captain Jack Eichel named to second straight NHL All-Star Game
Archives for January 2019
Thursday's Florida Coverage
Preview: Panthers at Sabres, 7 p.m., Thursday (South Florida Sun Sentinel) Preview: Panthers look to run win streak to 3 against Sabres in Buffalo (The Sports Xchange) Panthers at Sabres preview (NHL.com) Panthers aim to close Atlantic Division gap against Buffalo (FloridaPanthers.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Florida Coverage
Sabres' Housley still has no new information on Eichel
'When asked if he’s still day-to-day the head coach said, “I still anticipate that being the case and we’ll know more tomorrow.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Housley still has no new information on Eichel
Sabres' Jack Eichel is an All-Star once again
'In 40 games this season Eichel has 15 goals and 34 assists for 49 points. Last year in Tampa, Eichel played two games for the Atlantic Division and had a goal and two assists.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel is an All-Star once again
Sabres captain Jack Eichel named NHL All Star
'This marks the second time that Eichel will appear in the All Star Game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres captain Jack Eichel named NHL All Star
Jack Eichel does not practice on Wednesday
'The upper body injury caused Eichel to leave during the first period of the team's game against the New York Islanders.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel does not practice on Wednesday
Eichel Named to All-Star Team
'He leads the team with 49 points in 40 games this season and is tied for seventh in the NHL with 34 assists.' … [Read more...] about Eichel Named to All-Star Team
Rodrigues gets chance on top line with Eichel nursing injury
'"We can't try and do too much different," Sam Reinhart said. "No one's going to step up and play the way he does. It's got to be an effort out of everybody. We've got to just play our game, and nothing really changes. We're going to need to focus on the area in front of their net and try to get pucks in."' … [Read more...] about Rodrigues gets chance on top line with Eichel nursing injury
Eichel named to 2019 Atlantic Division All-Star team
'Eichel leads the Sabres with 49 points in 40 games this season. He's currently tied for seventh in the NHL with 34 assists.' … [Read more...] about Eichel named to 2019 Atlantic Division All-Star team
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks score late, top Sound Tigers in shootout (Amerks.com) Amerks, Cyclones swap forwards (Amerks.com) Gaudreau Gets First AHL Goal in Shootout Loss (SoundTigers.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Scott Wilson nearing return, could bolster Sabres' depth at center
'The problem is Wilson has not played this season because he broke his ankle during a practice in late September. He has been skating with Dennis Miller, the Sabres' director of rehab and development, for roughly the past month.' … [Read more...] about Scott Wilson nearing return, could bolster Sabres’ depth at center
Sabres lose Jack Eichel to injury, fail to rally in 3-1 loss to Islanders
'"It’s an upper-body injury, but I don’t think it’s going to keep him out too long," Housley told reporters. "It’s just one of those things he sort of aggravated something in his upper body, so he came off the ice."' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose Jack Eichel to injury, fail to rally in 3-1 loss to Islanders
Mike Harrington: Lehner takes another big step in his personal battle with win over Sabres
'"I know how difficult it can be for players who have to make life changes. If they don't, they die. It ruins their life. That's what it is. So I'm really proud. ... When you get the player in a good place, the player can have success but more important he can have a real productive life and that's why I'm real proud of Robin. From the situation he was in to where he is now, … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Lehner takes another big step in his personal battle with win over Sabres
The Wraparound: Islanders 3, Sabres 1
'It was an unfortunate ending to another remarkable performance by Carter Hutton.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Islanders 3, Sabres 1
Sabres lose game to Islanders, Jack Eichel to injury
'The Sabres closed 2018 like the opened it, struggling to win games and score goals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose game to Islanders, Jack Eichel to injury