'"I've been reflecting pretty much since I came home here in Sweden, and especially now that we couldn't make the 24 best [teams] in the league," Dahlin said. "It's tough to be here in Sweden when all my Swedish buddies are going back and playing and I'm staying here at home, back in Sweden and not playing. It pisses me off a little bit actually to not play now."' … [Read more...] about Dahlin ‘pissed off’ about not playing again this season
Archives for May 2020
Freaky Friday 2 starring the Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres
'They have very little offensive firepower after the top line, and limited depth across the roster. A mess of a salary cap situation and barren prospect pool doesn't offer a lot of reinforcements.' … [Read more...] about Freaky Friday 2 starring the Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres
Buffalo Sabres captain Jack Eichel says he's "fed up with the losing"
'Eichel, Ristolainen, and the rest of their teammates will now be watching as 24 other teams compete for a Stanley Cup. It's not anything new to them, but that's the problem.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres captain Jack Eichel says he’s “fed up with the losing”
Sabres captain Jack Eichel says he’s ‘fed up with the losing’ as the playoff drought continues
'“I’d be lying if I said that I’m not getting frustrated with where things are going and I think we took a step this year. I will say it’s been a pleasure working with Ralph [Krueger]. He does so much for our group everyday and there are tough times and he does an amazing job of bringing up back in and narrowing our focus and getting us back to where we need to be,” Eichel … [Read more...] about Sabres captain Jack Eichel says he’s ‘fed up with the losing’ as the playoff drought continues
Sabres captain Jack Eichel’s leadership continues to grow
'“Looking at how much of a leader Michael Jordan was, I couldn’t help but think about Jack and his competitive drive and trying to make his teammates better this year and how big of strides we took,” Jake McCabe said. “All he cared about this year was just trying to be the best captain of his he could be day in and day out, just trying to lead this group. He did that … [Read more...] about Sabres captain Jack Eichel’s leadership continues to grow
Rasmus Ristolainen says he’s ‘one of the first ones’ traded if the Sabres make changes
'“I’ve been in Buffalo seven years and been losing every single year so yeah, it’s tough. I hope we’re done with losing,” Ristolainen said on a zoom call with reporters Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Ristolainen says he’s ‘one of the first ones’ traded if the Sabres make changes
Buffalo Sabres' Jack Eichel 'fed up' with losing
'The Sabres' captain has gotten better every year and was having the best season of his career when the NHL went on pause March 12. Eichel had 36 goals in 68 games. He wouldn't say what, but he was dealing with some kind of injury in the second half. He said he had some "lingering things" to deal with, but that the pandemic has prevented him from being treated for them.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres’ Jack Eichel ‘fed up’ with losing
Ristolainen "I could be the first to be traded"
'"I’m not sure if I’ve ever been in a team where there’s been a winning culture. Sometimes you ask the question ‘what is it?’ I haven’t really seen it before or in Buffalo. I think this year we built our culture a little bit better than previous years, but I don’t know if many of our guys, we are young. I don’t know if a lot of guys have been in winning teams or winning … [Read more...] about Ristolainen “I could be the first to be traded”
Skinner "If you like losing find a different profession"
'Skinner said "I don't think there's any one or two things that go wrong or one or two things that go right. I think its a combination of a lot of things. Its almost like a recipe and you're sort of constantly tweaking ingredients." He added "there's a lot of things I'd like to work on this summer. Sort of on ice, sort of situational. And I'm excited to get to work on those."' … [Read more...] about Skinner “If you like losing find a different profession”
Eichel, Sabres players voice frustration: “I’m fed up with the losing”
'“Listen, I’m fed up with the losing and I’m fed up and I’m frustrated,” said Eichel. “You know, it’s definitely not an easy pill to swallow right now. It’s been a tough couple of months, it’s been a tough five years with where things have went.”' … [Read more...] about Eichel, Sabres players voice frustration: “I’m fed up with the losing”
Eichel 'fed up' with losing after Sabres miss playoffs again
'Eichel, 23, has played in 354 NHL games for Buffalo since the Sabres selected him No. 2 in the 2015 NHL Draft. The Sabres (30-31-8) finished 13th in the Eastern Conference and did not make the Eastern Conference Qualifying Round as part of the NHL Return to Play Plan announced Tuesday, extending their League-leading playoff drought to nine seasons.' … [Read more...] about Eichel ‘fed up’ with losing after Sabres miss playoffs again
Ristolainen expects to be among first players Sabres might trade
'"I want to win, if it's in Buffalo or somewhere else, and I feel like when a team doesn't get to the goal that is [Stanley Cup] Playoffs, I think you need to make some changes. If changes will happen, I know I'm one of the first ones probably who is going to get traded. It's part of the business and I'm ready, whatever happens. I have really enjoyed my time in Buffalo. It's … [Read more...] about Ristolainen expects to be among first players Sabres might trade
Sabres reflect on end of 2019-20 season
'"It pisses me off a little bit actually to not play now," Dahlin said Wednesday during a conference call with reporters. "It's going to be a long summer. I can take care of my body well. I can do all the small stuff I can to get better every day. I can be a lot better over the summer for next year. I take this as a fuel to be a lot better next year."' … [Read more...] about Sabres reflect on end of 2019-20 season
Teammates compare Eichel's drive to Jordan's in 'Last Dance'
'"Looking at how much of a leader Michael Jordan was, I couldn't help but think about Jack and his competitive drive and trying to make his teammates better this year and how big of strides we took," McCabe said.' … [Read more...] about Teammates compare Eichel’s drive to Jordan’s in ‘Last Dance’
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Oglevie hoping to pick up where he left off next season (Amerks.com) Amerks announce year-end team award winners (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage