'"In the first period, I think it took me a little bit to get into it," Eichel said. "But I think I got more into the game as it went on and started to feel better. I had some chances. I thought we started moving our feet, competing better in the second period. I think that's when we turned the tide of the game."' … [Read more...] about Eichel gets point in 18th straight game, Sabres top Kings
Archives for December 2019
Eichel blossoming into force for Sabres no surprise to Perreault
'"From the first time I saw him, I immediately told myself: 'This guy is going to be a superstar in the NHL one day,'" the 69-year-old told NHL.com from Victoriaville this week. "I was so impressed with his skating, his shooting, the way he made plays. And now, that's exactly what he is -- an NHL superstar."' … [Read more...] about Eichel blossoming into force for Sabres no surprise to Perreault
Ristolainen, Scandella fuel resilient win over Kings
'"You could just feel everybody raise the game after the goal against," Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said. "It really launched a strong stretch where I thought we could've had even more of a lead than we had."' … [Read more...] about Ristolainen, Scandella fuel resilient win over Kings
At the Horn: Kings 2 - Sabres 3
'Ullmark improved to 11-7-3 on the season and is 7-2-2 in his last 11 appearances. He has won all four of his career meetings with Los Angeles.' … [Read more...] about At the Horn: Kings 2 – Sabres 3
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Late goal helps Comets edge Amerks for big North Division win (Utica Observer Dispatch) Amerks head into christmas break with 4-3 loss to Comets (Amerks.com) Comets merry with divisional win in Rochester (UticaComets.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
With Sabres centers on the mend, Marcus Johansson still trying to 'feel like myself'
'"I still have a long way to go to get to where I usually am, and where I know I can be. But I feel like it’s been a little bit better," Johansson said. " ... You always want to be at your best and help the team win. You want to get better every day, too. I come in every day and work hard to do that. I haven't felt like myself pretty much all year."' … [Read more...] about With Sabres centers on the mend, Marcus Johansson still trying to ‘feel like myself’
Jack Eichel joins Sabres for practice, uncertain whether he'll play against Kings
'However, Eichel's status for Saturday against the Los Angeles Kings won't be determined until hours before puck drop in Buffalo. Neither Eichel nor coach Ralph Krueger would reveal more details about the ailment, other than the Sabres' top center is "day to day" and had been playing through whatever forced him to miss his first game of the season.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel joins Sabres for practice, uncertain whether he’ll play against Kings
Sabres’ Marcus Johansson says he hasn’t felt like himself all season
'Clearly, the upper-body injury Johansson suffered Nov. 9 has stymied him. He missed seven games before returning Nov. 27.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Marcus Johansson says he hasn’t felt like himself all season
Sabres’ Jack Eichel practices, offers few details about upper-body injury
'“It’s obviously frustrating,” Eichel said. “You never want to not be on the ice with the team. I’m a competitive guy, I want to be out there every night. But I thought it was the best for me at that time.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel practices, offers few details about upper-body injury
Saturday's Los Angeles Coverage
Kings look to cap off successful road trip in Buffalo (Los Angeles Daily News) Buffalo plays Los Angeles, seeks 5th straight home win (AP) Eichel's availability in question as Sabres host Kings (Field Level Media) Kings at Sabres preview (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Los Angeles Coverage
Sabres C Eichel day to day with upper body injury
'Eichel said Friday he was feeling better but provided no other specifics on the injury, other than noting it was something that has been bothering him for some time.' … [Read more...] about Sabres C Eichel day to day with upper body injury
Eichel returned to practice on Friday
'Sabres head coach Ralph Krueger said after practice that Eichel's prognosis is day-to-day, and that the staff will make the call on Saturday morning as to whether or not he will return to the lineup. However, he did not elaborate on what happened with Eichel that led him to be the late scratch.' … [Read more...] about Eichel returned to practice on Friday
Sabres call up Lazar from Rochester
'This is Lazar's third call up of the season. He has appeared in six games with the Sabres this year, picking up a goal and seven penalty minutes.' … [Read more...] about Sabres call up Lazar from Rochester
Eichel, Rodrigues practice with Sabres
'"It remains a day-to-day," Krueger said. "… He was out there practicing, and we'll make that call tomorrow." … [Read more...] about Eichel, Rodrigues practice with Sabres
Sabres recall Lazar from Rochester
'He has one goal with the Sabres this season in six games played. In 18 games with Rochester, he's recorded six goals and eight assists for 14 points. He currently leads all Amerks with 0.78 points per game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Lazar from Rochester