'"These are games that are going to have a lot of eyes on," Tuch said. "So I hope that guys feel a little bit of the pressure, but I hope that they learn from it. They've also got to know that once the puck is dropped, you've got to just focus on the game. It doesn't matter if there's a million people in the building or zero, or a million viewers or zero viewers, you got to … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: How will Sabres react to all the eyes on them the next two games?
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If you want to watch Jack Eichel's return on TV, it's ESPN+/Hulu or bust
'The complete national television schedule was announced in mid-September, nearly two months before Eichel was traded to Vegas. So it's simply coincidental the highly anticipated game will not be on MSG, where you would imagine it would have drawn the best rating of the season.' … [Read more...] about If you want to watch Jack Eichel’s return on TV, it’s ESPN+/Hulu or bust
How the 'Jack Eichel effect' continues at Roswell Park after his exit from the Sabres
'“When you initially go to Roswell, it’s eye opening,” said Eichel. “The first time you’re there, you’re seeing these young kids and the things they’re going through, and the state that they’re in, you wouldn’t want to see anyone like that and going through what they’re going through. You think about when I was a kid, I didn’t have to do this. He doesn’t get to go to recess … [Read more...] about How the ‘Jack Eichel effect’ continues at Roswell Park after his exit from the Sabres
Jack Eichel wonders about reception in Buffalo, not bitter toward Sabres
'“No bitterness. Nope. None whatsoever,” Eichel said Wednesday following Vegas’ practice. “I had a phenomenal time here in Buffalo. Lived out a childhood dream playing in my first NHL game. The organization, the city was nothing but great for me and my family. There’s no bitterness in me whatsoever."' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel wonders about reception in Buffalo, not bitter toward Sabres
Sabres notes: Henri Jokiharju, other injured players close to returning
'Defensemen Will Butcher (lower body, 15 games) and Colin Miller (upper body, 21 games) have also been practicing.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Henri Jokiharju, other injured players close to returning
NHL Heritage Classic has Dundas native Mark Jankowski ready to lace up for the home team
'Jankowski has diligently worked his way back to the NHL after accepting an American Hockey League contract in mid-October to play for the Sabres’ top farm team. The Sabres liked what they saw and signed him to an NHL contract in late November and he’s been with Buffalo ever since. He doesn’t play every game because the struggling Sabres are trying a variety of roster … [Read more...] about NHL Heritage Classic has Dundas native Mark Jankowski ready to lace up for the home team
Alex Tuch, Jack Eichel ready to rekindle friendship, rivalry
'“It is a little weird being traded for one another, especially when you know a guy,” Tuch said Wednesday. “Obviously, there’s no friends out there once the puck is dropped and between the whistles, but it’s not like I’m going to be gunning for his head or anything like that. That’s not how it really works.”' … [Read more...] about Alex Tuch, Jack Eichel ready to rekindle friendship, rivalry
Here’s what Jack Eichel had to say about returning to Buffalo
'“Obviously you have those thoughts and think about what sort of reception you’re going to get. But I can’t control that,” Eichel said Wednesday after practice. “I feel like I gave everything I had while I was here in Buffalo to the organization, to the community. I’m at peace with all that. Whatever the reception is, I’ll be able to handle it.”' … [Read more...] about Here’s what Jack Eichel had to say about returning to Buffalo
Sabres fans hot and cold on Jack Eichel’s return to Buffalo with Golden Knights
'“I’m actually mixed,” Cedero said. “I wish him all the best as a player because he’s a great player. And I hope he does well out there. But I’m sure coming back here, he probably wants to score every single goal here. The Sabres just can’t seem to get it together as an organization.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres fans hot and cold on Jack Eichel’s return to Buffalo with Golden Knights
Thursday's Vegas Coverage
Alex Tuch, Jack Eichel ready to rekindle friendship, rivalry (Las Vegas Review Journal) Here’s what Jack Eichel had to say about returning to Buffalo (Las Vegas Review Journal) All eyes on Eichel: Golden Knights’ new start gives a glimpse of his new capabilities (Las Vegas Sun) Sabres fans hot and cold on Jack Eichel’s return to Buffalo with Golden Knights (Las Vegas … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Vegas Coverage
Golden Knights Eichel’s anxieties ease in return to Buffalo
'Wearing his familiar No. 9, Eichel has three goals and four assists in 10 games since making his Vegas debut in a 2-0 loss to Colorado on Feb. 16. Two games later, his first goal for the Golden Knights stood up as the first of two game-winners in a 4-1 victory at San Jose.' … [Read more...] about Golden Knights Eichel’s anxieties ease in return to Buffalo
Jack Eichel ready for 'awkward' Buffalo Sabres reunion but hoping for warm welcome
'"I was frustrated," Eichel said. "If you think about the reason why you took the captaincy away from me, it was because I didn't agree with you medically. Then you basically told me not to come around for training camp. At that point, it just felt like they were toying with me. So I was just, I was pretty over it."' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel ready for ‘awkward’ Buffalo Sabres reunion but hoping for warm welcome
Golden Knights' Jack Eichel braces for return to Buffalo following 'messy' conclusion to Sabres tenure
'For the first time since being traded to the Vegas Golden Knights, center Jack Eichel will play his first game against the Buffalo Sabres following a "messy" divorce from the franchise that drafted him.' … [Read more...] about Golden Knights’ Jack Eichel braces for return to Buffalo following ‘messy’ conclusion to Sabres tenure
Jack Eichel returns to Buffalo: A timeline of his events as a member of the Sabres
'The Golden Knights got a top center in the league to solidify an already deep top-six group while the Sabres acquired a promising prospect in Krebs, a bonafide NHLer in Tuch and two draft picks that will help the team long-term.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel returns to Buffalo: A timeline of his events as a member of the Sabres
Former Sabre Eichel has no bitterness towards the Sabres
'Eichel spent the first six years of his career in Buffalo. He feels he invested himself into the community and the franchise. He said he doesn’t have bad thoughts at all about his time here, “No bitterness no, none whatsoever. I had a phenomenal time here in Buffalo, lived out a childhood dream playing my first NHL game and the organization and the city was nothing but great … [Read more...] about Former Sabre Eichel has no bitterness towards the Sabres