'"I mean you're competitive and I'm no different," Eichel said. "I want to win. But it's also fun and you're trying to enjoy yourself. It just wasn't the Atlantic's night this year."' … [Read more...] about Eichel, Skinner both score goals to cap All-Star Weekend
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Eichel, Skinner turn in memorable moments at All-Star Skills Competition
'Skinner and Jack Eichel were together representing the Sabres as the on-ice portion of All-Star Weekend began, and both players managed to produce their own memorable moments in process.' … [Read more...] about Eichel, Skinner turn in memorable moments at All-Star Skills Competition
Eichel, Skinner carry chemistry into All-Star Weekend
'"He's a great player. For me being a winger, you just try and read off him and it sort of gradually comes," Skinner said. "I think it's going to continue to improve, hopefully, as long as we play together. I think the more you play with a player of that caliber, the more you get to know where he likes that space, where he likes the puck, when he likes to have the puck and when … [Read more...] about Eichel, Skinner carry chemistry into All-Star Weekend
Mistakes spoil otherwise strong effort in loss to Canucks
'The simple, resilient identity that earned the Sabres an overtime win in Calgary on Wednesday was present throughout the night and showed in their 39-23 shot advantage. But like their loss in Edmonton on Monday, the few mistakes they did make proved costly.' … [Read more...] about Mistakes spoil otherwise strong effort in loss to Canucks
Sabres restored confidence ahead of win in Calgary
'"I thought we did a good job the next day of seeing it on video, putting it behind us, coming to work and practicing hard and having good habits. So were the coaches, the coaches were upbeat at practice a couple days ago and it helped us, for sure."' … [Read more...] about Sabres restored confidence ahead of win in Calgary
Sabres acquire forward Leier
'Leier (5'11", 180 lbs., 2/15/1994) will join the Rochester Americans (AHL) after recording 19 points (10+9) in 34 AHL games with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms so far this season. Now in his fifth professional season, the Saskatoon, Saskatchewan native has totaled 136 points (56+80) in 226 career regular-season games with the Phantoms. In 2017, he was named the Most Valuable … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire forward Leier
'Typical Eichs': Eichel's OT goal clinches win in Calgary
'"It looked like he just lulled them to sleep a little bit, and that's what makes him so special," Evan Rodrigues said. "He takes one drive and he's by a guy. Obviously, he's got a lethal shot too, so that's just typical Eichs."' … [Read more...] about ‘Typical Eichs’: Eichel’s OT goal clinches win in Calgary
Sabres get back to work, expect 'emotional response' in Calgary
'"I think it's just more of being honest with each other," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "Obviously, we didn't like the way we played. To move forward, sometimes you've got to take a step back and look at what's going on."' … [Read more...] about Sabres get back to work, expect ’emotional response’ in Calgary
Sabres look to move forward following loss to Oilers
'"It's frustrating, but at the end of the day you can't hang your head on a loss," Eichel said. "We have a lot of hockey left in the season. I know we're going through a rough patch right now."' … [Read more...] about Sabres look to move forward following loss to Oilers
Late mistakes prove costly in loss to Lightning
'"I thought we worked hard," Eichel said. "Obviously, we didn't get the outcome we wanted. I thought there was a lot of good there for us. You're tied in your own building going into the third. It's frustrating that it ends like that, but you can't blame the refs." … [Read more...] about Late mistakes prove costly in loss to Lightning
Skinner scores 30th but Sabres' late rally falls short against Hurricanes
'"Those are tough bounces, but those bounces go both ways, I think, when you look at a hockey game when you look at over the course of the season. You just have to do a good job of working for your own bounces and eliminating as many opportunities as you can," Skinner said.' … [Read more...] about Skinner scores 30th but Sabres’ late rally falls short against Hurricanes
Skinner on winning All-Star vote: 'Shows how much fans love the Sabres'
'"I was pretty nervous to be honest," he said. "It's not too long into your career, the first half of the season, and just to be around and be in the locker room with all the guys you grew up watching was pretty nervous - a pretty nervous experience."' … [Read more...] about Skinner on winning All-Star vote: ‘Shows how much fans love the Sabres’
Sabres assign Smith to Rochester
'The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has assigned forward C.J. Smith to the Rochester Americans (AHL).' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign Smith to Rochester
After clearing waivers, Wilson ready to continue rehab with Amerks
'"It's good to have him and his leadership around," Amerks coach Chris Taylor said. "He's got a great shot. He's a great penalty killer, and a great person. He'll support the young guys and he wants to help the team win games, it's not about him. He's unselfish."' … [Read more...] about After clearing waivers, Wilson ready to continue rehab with Amerks
Pilut, Smith help fuel 5-goal 2nd period in win over Devils
'"We had all four lines contributing, a lot of O-zone chances," said Evan Rodrigues, who assisted on McCabe's shorthanded goal. "It could've been even more in the second. That's what happens when you're rolling shifts over in the O-zone and tiring teams out. That's when you start to get rewarded.' … [Read more...] about Pilut, Smith help fuel 5-goal 2nd period in win over Devils