'Eichel nearly had two more points – his nifty feed sent Sam Reinhart on a breakaway and he almost fed an open teammate in front later – before the first period ended.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel wows in season debut
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Sabres’ Evander Kane searching for first goal
'There are positive signs, though, Kane could be ready to bust out. Sabres coach Dan Bylsma put him back on the left wing Tuesday beside center Jack Eichel, who returned after a high left ankle sprain sidelined him 21 games, and Sam Reinhart.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Evander Kane searching for first goal
Jack Eichel’s presence provides sense of relief for Sabres
'“You relate it to (Buffalo Bills wide receiver) Sammy Watkins coming back,” Sabres winger Marcus Foligno said.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel’s presence provides sense of relief for Sabres
Sabres’ Jack Eichel nearing return
'“Today was a good test for him in a lot of ways, the speed and the pace of practice and the workload,” Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. “There was some five-on-five, there was some D-zone coverage, two-on-two battles down low.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel nearing return
Sabres sent 3 forwards to Amerks
'All three played for the AHL club later in the day against the Albany Devils.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sent 3 forwards to Amerks
Sabres’ Jack Eichel takes another step toward return
'“There was some contact, so to speak,” Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. “He was bouncing in and out of guys. I think, yeah, it’s another step."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel takes another step toward return
Goaltending one of Sabres’ few constants at one-quarter mark
'“Those guys have been amazing,” Sabres winger Marcus Foligno said Thursday following practice inside KeyBank Center. “So we feel like we’re in it every night.”' … [Read more...] about Goaltending one of Sabres’ few constants at one-quarter mark
Sabres lose to Red Wings in shootout, miss chance to reach .500
'“Tonight’s game, you kind of feel like we’re right there, we’re leaving a point on the table,” Bylsma said following the Sabres’ eighth 2-1 game this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose to Red Wings in shootout, miss chance to reach .500
Former Sabres Steve Ott, Thomas Vanek happy with Red Wings
'“I envisioned myself being a net-front guy and at the same time, still playing on a line where I can have guys with me that can get me the puck, but at the same time, still make play,” Vanek said. “That’s my game. My game wasn’t speed. It never was.”' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres Steve Ott, Thomas Vanek happy with Red Wings
Sabres’ Jack Eichel skates, has return date in mind
'“He’s skated at a higher level than that the last few days,” Bylsma said. “But it was a chance to get back at a practice, be it a morning skate, and be out there with players, commotion, movement, motion in a different way for him. So it’s a good sign for everybody.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel skates, has return date in mind
Sabres’ Johan Larsson, aka ‘Grumpy Larry,’ frustrating opponents
'“They call him ‘Grumpy Larry’ for a reason,” Bylsma explained. “He’s a hard guy to play against. He plays a gritty game and he bites at your heels and he’s got a lot of terror in him. That’s how he plays. He’s embraced that role and he’s playing it very well for us.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Johan Larsson, aka ‘Grumpy Larry,’ frustrating opponents
Sabres’ Dan Bylsma not worried about Rasmus Ristolainen’s offense
'“He’s had the opportunities and chances to get the puck on net for goal opportunities that I think he needs to have to have gotten goals. So I’m not too concerned whether it’s one or two or zero at this point.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Dan Bylsma not worried about Rasmus Ristolainen’s offense
Rare goal outburst helps Sabres douse Flames
'“I could tell we were just chomping at the bit for the floodgates to open, and that second period was huge for us,” Sabres defenseman Taylor Fedun said. “I think everybody was able to take a bit of a deep breath when we started to score some goals there.”' … [Read more...] about Rare goal outburst helps Sabres douse Flames
Patrick Kaleta excited for off-ice job with Sabres, not retired yet
'“We’re not going to tackle that area of my life right now,” he said about playing again. “There’s still a little bit of uncertainty with that area. As of right now, we’re just going to focus on what I’m going to be doing for the organization."' … [Read more...] about Patrick Kaleta excited for off-ice job with Sabres, not retired yet
Taylor Fedun has chance to stick with Sabres
'“We do believe we have players who would grab ahold of that opportunity when it comes, and it’s coming right now in big numbers for a lot of guys,” Bylsma said inside KeyBank Center. “You want them to step in and make the most of the opportunity and really play a game that demands that they play more games."' … [Read more...] about Taylor Fedun has chance to stick with Sabres