Scouting report: Blackhawks vs. Sabres (Arlington Heights Daily Herald) Chicago takes on Buffalo, aims for 4th straight home win (AP) Blackhawks hoping to stay hot as Sabres visit (Field Level Media) Sabres at Blackhawks preview (NHL.com) Preview: Blackhawks vs. Sabres - Nov. 17, 2019 (Blackhawks.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Chicago Coverage
Archives for November 17, 2019
Rasmus Asplund delivers 'outstanding' performance in emotional Sabres debut
'Asplund's performance Saturday night showed his stay may not be brief after all. He won 5 of 9 faceoffs during 12:13 of ice time, recorded two shots on goal and generated scoring opportunities for his linemates. Asplund made an immediate impact during his first shift, leveling Senators defenseman Erik Brannstrom with a body check.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Asplund delivers ‘outstanding’ performance in emotional Sabres debut
Captain Jack took over exactly when his team needed him
'"Jack showed a world-class performance today," said coach Ralph Krueger. "Just excellent leadership, like he's also been showing in all the adversity of the last few weeks. It's really probably the fruit of all of that attitude he's had came out in the goals tonight."' … [Read more...] about Captain Jack took over exactly when his team needed him
The Wraparound: Sabres 4, Senators 2
'The Sabres (10-6-3) snapped their six-game losing streak and won for the first time since Oct. 25. The Senators (8-11-1), meanwhile, had won two in a row and four of their previous five games.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 4, Senators 2
Jack Eichel’s four-goal night lifts Sabres past Senators, ends losing skid
'It had been a while since the Sabres won (Oct. 25) or Eichel enjoyed a notable outing (two goals and four points Oct. 22).' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel’s four-goal night lifts Sabres past Senators, ends losing skid
Sabres notes: Tyler Ennis enjoying time with Senators
'“One of the reasons I think we brought him here is to keep it lose in the room,” Ottawa coach D.J. Smith said. “He’s a guy that’s always joking around. He takes his game serious, but he likes to have fun.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Tyler Ennis enjoying time with Senators
Sunday's Ottawa Coverage
Garrioch game report: Senators get Jack-attacked as Eichel's four-goal night propels Sabres (Ottawa Sun) Photo gallery (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Ottawa Coverage
Column: Assessing whether the Blackhawks or Sabres won the Alex Nylander-Henri Jokiharju trade — and why it was made
'Jokiharju, 20, has been more consistent for the Sabres while mostly playing on a third pairing with Marco Scandella. After playing 38 games last season for the Hawks but only a handful over the final 3½ months, Jokiharju is proving more than capable of sticking in the NHL for a long time.' … [Read more...] about Column: Assessing whether the Blackhawks or Sabres won the Alex Nylander-Henri Jokiharju trade — and why it was made
Eichel scores career-high 4 goals, Sabres top Senators 4-2
'“He was all over me to start shooting the puck,” Eichel said. “So I figured I’d start shooting a little more.”' … [Read more...] about Eichel scores career-high 4 goals, Sabres top Senators 4-2
Buffalo Sabres star Jack Eichel scores four goals, reminds hockey world how good he is
'Interestingly, all four markers came from wrist shots that snuck in underneath the crossbar.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres star Jack Eichel scores four goals, reminds hockey world how good he is
Four goals from Eichel leads Sabres to 4-2 win over Senators
'Eichel's first hat-trick came in December of 2017 at home against Carolina. It was also the team's first hat-trick since Sam Reinhart on February 23, 2019 against versus Washington.' … [Read more...] about Four goals from Eichel leads Sabres to 4-2 win over Senators
The Sabres celebrate Hockey Fights Cancer
'Jack Eichel is very active in visiting kids at Roswell Park Institute and hospitals all over Western New York. The two little boys took a group photo with the team after practice and high-fived the boys in front of the bench. Just talking to Eichel about the experience brought a big smile to his face, “I think it’s awesome, it’s so cool for them to be around, it brings such a … [Read more...] about The Sabres celebrate Hockey Fights Cancer
3 Observations: Sabres snap losing streak with 4-2 win over Ottawa
'The Sabres have faltered, and in turn, Ralph Krueger has shuffled their lines. In that process, Mittlestadt lost the line on which he found an offensive spark while the Sabres were on the west coast. He's failed to get it back for weeks now despite retaining minutes on the power play as well as even strength.' … [Read more...] about 3 Observations: Sabres snap losing streak with 4-2 win over Ottawa
Eichel’s 4 goal night powers Sabres past Sens, 4-2
'He’d add an empty netter to collect his first career four goal night in the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Eichel’s 4 goal night powers Sabres past Sens, 4-2
Eichel scores four goals, Sabres top Senators to end winless streak
'"I just think for us to win, we have to play a little bit cleaner of a game, but it's good to get out of a little hole that we were in there and find a way to get two points," Eichel said.' … [Read more...] about Eichel scores four goals, Sabres top Senators to end winless streak