'“I’m getting more into scoring areas, shooting more pucks,” Nylander said of what has changed for him. “I know I have a good shot so I’ve just got to keep shooting, making plays out there.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Alexander Nylander ready to seize chance in NHL
Archives for March 2019
Tuesday's Dallas Coverage
Sabres take on Stars without suspended Eichel (The Sports Xchange) Stars at Sabres preview (NHL.com) How to watch Stars vs. Sabres: Live stream, game time, TV channel (DallasStars.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Dallas Coverage
Sabres captain Eichel disagrees with NHL’s 2-game suspension
'“If you look at the hit and look at the rule book, I didn’t think it matched up,” Eichel said following practice Monday. “It’s kind of frustrating.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres captain Eichel disagrees with NHL’s 2-game suspension
Sabres' Eichel is not happy with his suspension from the NHL
'Many are saying because Soderberg went low and reached out to get to the puck, that doesn’t make it a head shot. Eichel said, “That’s not an illegal hit, I don’t move myself to lower into him. If you watch the hit he is actually at fault for dropping his head down there. He puts himself in a vulnerable position, leans over and his head goes off my back, his head’s on my … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eichel is not happy with his suspension from the NHL
Nylander on recall: 'I know I'm ready for this'
'"I'm getting more into scoring areas, shooting more pucks," he said. "I know I have a good shot, so I've just got to keep shooting, making plays out there and playing my game."' … [Read more...] about Nylander on recall: ‘I know I’m ready for this’
Jack Eichel gets two-game suspension for head hit against Avalanche
'Eichel has been given a two-game suspension by the NHL's Department of Player Safety for his hit to the head of Colorado's Carl Soderberg during Saturday's game in the Pepsi Center. Eichel had a phone hearing with the league earlier Sunday and the resulting ban was his first fine or suspension in his four-year NHL career.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel gets two-game suspension for head hit against Avalanche
NHL suspends Sabres’ Jack Eichel two games for illegal check to head
'Eichel, who expressed frustration following Saturday’s game, was hit by Avalanche defenseman Nikita Zadorov after the whistle earlier in the contest.' … [Read more...] about NHL suspends Sabres’ Jack Eichel two games for illegal check to head
Sabres recall prospect Alexander Nylander from Amerks
'Nylander, 21, has scorching his month. Following a 15-game stretch in which he produced just one goal and five points, he compiled four goals and six points in his last four AHL outings.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall prospect Alexander Nylander from Amerks
Sabres forward Jack Eichel suspended for 2 games
'The suspension will cost him $107,527.' … [Read more...] about Sabres forward Jack Eichel suspended for 2 games
Slumping Sabres call up Alexander Nylander from minors
'The move on Sunday marks the first time Nylander has been called up this season. He previously had a goal and an assist in seven career NHL games.' … [Read more...] about Slumping Sabres call up Alexander Nylander from minors
Sabres C Jack Eichel suspended 2 games for illegal head check on Carl Soderberg
'"This hit does not meet any of the criteria for unavoidable head contact …," the league announced in a video showing a replay of the check. "The issue on this play is Eichel's angle of approach, which picked Soderberg's head and makes it the main point of contact."' … [Read more...] about Sabres C Jack Eichel suspended 2 games for illegal head check on Carl Soderberg
Eichel suspended two games by Department of Player Safety
'This is the first time Eichel has been suspended in his four-year NHL career. Soderberg did not suffer an injury as a result of the hit, and he did not miss a shift.' … [Read more...] about Eichel suspended two games by Department of Player Safety
Sabres call up Nylander from Rochester
'Although Nylander's point totals have been nothing to rave about this season, his recent play away from the puck has allowed him to open his offensive play even more. The former eighth overall pick of the Sabres in the 2016 NHL Draft has always been able to show off his offensive skills when the puck is on his stick, but he has been more engaged in the play this season in all … [Read more...] about Sabres call up Nylander from Rochester
Eichel suspended two games for illegal check to the head
'Eichel has 25 goals and 47 assists in 65 games this season. The Sabres host Dallas on Tuesday and Pittsburgh on Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Eichel suspended two games for illegal check to the head
Eichel suspended two games for illegal check Vs. Avs' Soderberg
'“While we acknowledge Eichel’s argument that Soderberg is low and reaching for the puck, this hit does not meet the criteria for unavoidable head contact under Rule 48.”' … [Read more...] about Eichel suspended two games for illegal check Vs. Avs’ Soderberg