'“Listen, that’s all in the past now. I’m not going to sit here and say, “I wish I didn’t say it.’ I just don’t think there’s enough time for that. What happened, happened. It’s in the past. I’m just trying to focus on the present. And we have a big game tonight. That’s what I’m worried about.”' … [Read more...] about ‘I know what to expect this time’: Jack Eichel won’t be surprised by boos in Buffalo return
Archives for November 2022
Eichel tries to turn page as Knights face Sabres
'"They were great to me while I was here. I think the only thing that I would say is I was maybe a little bit surprised. I don't know why. Maybe I shouldn't have been last year. Maybe a little bit surprised by the reception... I'm just like anyone else... I'm a human being. It was emotional for me like it was probably for them. Maybe I was a little bit hurt and that's … [Read more...] about Eichel tries to turn page as Knights face Sabres
Eichel has hat trick, Golden Knights top Sabres for ninth straight win
'"It's satisfying," Eichel said. "It's satisfying to come in here and win. I think that was the most important thing for our group tonight. They were desperate and they gave us everything we could handle. And we found a way to make the plays when we needed to."' … [Read more...] about Eichel has hat trick, Golden Knights top Sabres for ninth straight win
Postgame Report | Thompson scores twice in loss to Vegas
'"Too many freebees," Sabres coach Don Granato said afterward. "That was the challenge. That was the issue tonight, clearly. You trade chances with the talent that they have, it works out the way it worked out."' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Thompson scores twice in loss to Vegas
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks learning how to win on the road (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres preparing for 'hardest game' of season with Jack Eichel back in Buffalo
'“Let's embrace the game,” Sabres captain Kyle Okposo said following practice Wednesday. “Like, it’s a big game. And we haven't been in big games in the last 10 years because we haven't been in the playoffs. Let's try and build something to where we can play in these games and have them mean something and rise to the occasion like a few times we did last year. Let's continue … [Read more...] about Sabres preparing for ‘hardest game’ of season with Jack Eichel back in Buffalo
Sabres notebook: Kyle Okposo 'happy' to see Jack Eichel healthy again
'“I’m happy for him,” said Okposo. “I still talk to him quite a bit. He’s obviously a friend, so anytime you had somebody in the situation that he was in, you never want to see somebody hurt. You want to see somebody healthy and playing well and for himself and his life. So, I’ve been happy that he’s back on the right track, and we'll see if we can get him to take a night off … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Kyle Okposo ‘happy’ to see Jack Eichel healthy again
Visit from Jack Eichel, Golden Knights gives Sabres stiff test they embrace
'In the teams’ last meeting March 10, the atmosphere in KeyBank Center quickly became raucous. The angry crowd booed Eichel mercilessly throughout his first visit following last year’s blockbuster trade that brought forwards Peyton Krebs and Alex Tuch to Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Visit from Jack Eichel, Golden Knights gives Sabres stiff test they embrace
Henri Jokiharju practices with Sabres; Vinnie Hinostroza expected to return
'Jokiharju’s first practice since suffering an upper-body injury Oct. 20 is simply a first step, Sabres coach Don Granato said. Right now, there’s no timetable for his return.' … [Read more...] about Henri Jokiharju practices with Sabres; Vinnie Hinostroza expected to return
Jack Eichel returns to Buffalo 1 year after trade to Knights
'One year later, there’s little cause for regret on either side. Buffalo, which will play host to its former captain Thursday, is 7-6 with one of the NHL’s youngest rosters providing optimism for the future. The Knights have the league’s best record at 12-2 with Eichel as their leading man.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel returns to Buffalo 1 year after trade to Knights
Thursday's Vegas Coverage
Jack Eichel returns to Buffalo 1 year after trade to Knights (Las Vegas Review Journal) Golden Knights bring 8-game win streak into matchup with the Sabres (AP) Morning Skate Report: Nov. 10, 2022 (VegasGoldenKnights.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Vegas Coverage
It’s Miller Time again in Buffalo: Ryan Miller talks about new chapter off ice
'“People really do go out and support people’s interests here, which I think is cool. I think in other cities it’s on such a large scale sometimes, so it [fandom] can get lost. [Fans] You just sort of go, show up and leave. I think here is more of an intimate [fan] experience,” Miller said.' … [Read more...] about It’s Miller Time again in Buffalo: Ryan Miller talks about new chapter off ice
Taking next step in recovery, Jokiharju returns to practice with Sabres
'Sabres coach Don Granato described this as the next step in the defenseman's recovery and noted that there is no set timeline for his return to the lineup.' … [Read more...] about Taking next step in recovery, Jokiharju returns to practice with Sabres
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Luukkonen backstops Amerks to 3-1 win over Crunch (Amerks.com) Crunch defeated by Amerks, 3-1 (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Observations: Sabres' skid reaches three games with 4-1 loss to Coyotes
"There were a lot of things at the start that broke or prevented us from getting into a rhythm, but I'm not sure we helped ourselves after that," said Granato. "Being direct enough, taking shots when we had them. It was almost as if we tried to score a pretty goal. When you try to do that and set up the perfect goal, the ideal play, against a team that's very dialed in … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres’ skid reaches three games with 4-1 loss to Coyotes