'The injury occured when Eichel was gaining position toward the front of the net, and collided with Zemgus Girgensons. The second-year forward reportedly screamed in pain, and remained on the ice for some time. Eichel needed help getting off the ice, and was not putting much pressure on his left leg.' … [Read more...] about Eichel out with high ankle sprain
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Is Reinhart the key to overcoming THE injury?
'When healthy I think it would be a good idea to play O’Reilly with newcomer Kyle Okposo and the harder working Tyler Ennis. I think they need to find out if the Ennis of two years ago is back or not.' … [Read more...] about Is Reinhart the key to overcoming THE injury?
Price out Thursday against Buffalo
'Price has not played a game in the National Hockey League since Thanksgiving after suffering an MCL sprain in his right knee. Before his injury, the Canadiens were atop the NHL standings at 17-4-2 and with 36 points. From there, Montreal finished 21-34-4 and would end the season as the 22nd overall team in the league with 82 points.' … [Read more...] about Price out Thursday against Buffalo
Sabres send Nylander to Rochester, Guhle to Juniors
'Nylander was in his first training camp with the Sabres after the team selected the forward 8th overall this past June. He made 5 starts in the preseason, but failed to score a point in his time on the ice. The move means that Hudson Fasching and Derek Grant will open the regular season with the blue and gold. Fasching made his NHL debut last year, scoring a goal in seven … [Read more...] about Sabres send Nylander to Rochester, Guhle to Juniors
Ristolainen Agrees to New Deal With Sabres
'This deal ends a lengthy contract negotiation process, that included an uncommon practice by Ristolainen, who arrived to Sabres training camp and practiced without a contract.' … [Read more...] about Ristolainen Agrees to New Deal With Sabres
Sabres Close Out Preseason With 4-2 Win
'Sam Reinhart and Evander Kane each picked up two points on Friday, helping lead the Sabres to a 4-2 win over the Senators. Robin Lehner stopped 30 shots for the win.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Close Out Preseason With 4-2 Win
Sabres assign six to Rochester
'As of right now, the Sabres have 18 forwards, eleven defensemen, and two goaltenders remaining on the training camp roster. The roster must be trimmed to 23 before Thursday night's game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign six to Rochester
Sabres Tripped Up by Carolina 3-2 in a Shootout
'Jeff Skinner scored the only goal in the shootout, giving Carolina the 3-2 win.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Tripped Up by Carolina 3-2 in a Shootout
Lehner Leads Sabres to 2-0 Shutout
'Sam Reinhart made it 2-0 later in the period, swatting a Casey Nelson shot out of mid-air and past Cam Ward.' … [Read more...] about Lehner Leads Sabres to 2-0 Shutout
Sabres recall Bailey, four others
'It appears as though Schneider and Catenacci will slot in on the fourth line for the Sabres on Tuesday in their fifth preseason game against the Carolina Hurricanes in Marquette, Michigan. They will be centered by Derek Grant.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Bailey, four others
Sabres' O'Reilly is back and ready
'"You go through camp to this point in time without Jack playing a game and without Ryan playing a game, you’re missing a big part of your team.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ O’Reilly is back and ready
Sabres assign 12 players to Rochester
'The Sabres have assigned nine forwards to the Rochester Americans in the American Hockey League, along with two defensemen and one goaltender. In addition, five more players were released from their professional tryouts with the Sabres and will report to training camp with the Amerks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign 12 players to Rochester
Maple Leafs throttle Sabres 8-1
'The good fortune continues for Derek Grant. He is standing at the side of the net and is able to backhand the puck home on a rebound chance off of Jhonas Enorth to tie the game. Grant had a hand in a couple of the goals here on Tuesday as well.' … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs throttle Sabres 8-1
Murray: No deadlines in Ristolainen negotiations
'"As long as the talks are ongoing, something good could happen," Murray said on WGR on Friday with Mike Schopp and the Bulldog. "If the talks ever break down and one side gets pissed off or doesn't think their being treated fairly or negotiations aren't going in the right direction that you have to worry, we're certainly not at that place yet nor do I expect to be. We've been … [Read more...] about Murray: No deadlines in Ristolainen negotiations
Sabres Top Leafs in Shootout 1-0
'Buffalo went 0 for 5 on the power play on Thursday and the team is now 0 for 16 with the man advantage during the preseason.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Top Leafs in Shootout 1-0