‘Bad puck management. Bad decisions. Shoddy defense. An ill-timed mistake from a goaltender. Deer-in-the-headlights coaching. It was all there.’
The Sabres Report - February 20, 2019
Sabres say there's no timetable for Kyle Okposo after his latest concussion diagnosis ★
‘”It’s one of those cases where our doctors had constant contact with Kyle,” coach Phil Housley said prior to Tuesday’s game against the Florida Panthers in BB&T Center. “Obviously he was diagnosed with a concussion and we have no timetable for that. It’s unfortuntate, but that’s the status of Kyle.”‘
The Wraparound: Florida Panthers 4, Buffalo Sabres 2 ★
‘The Sabres continue to struggle to score. They have three goals or less for six straight games and only have five goals in the last three.’
Sabres’ Kyle Okposo diagnosed with concussion ★
‘Okposo, 30, has a concerning history of concussions. This is at least his third in less than two years. After suffering one late in 2016-17, he was hospitalized in intensive care.’
Opinion: Botterill's time to shine ★
‘Things have changed since then. With the trade deadline looming on Feb. 25, it is an excellent time for general manager Jason Botterill to give the Sabres the spark they need to secure their first playoff appearance since the 2010-11 season.’
Wednesday's Florida Coverage ★
Panthers scratch out a win against Sabres (Miami Herald)
Photo gallery (Miami Herald)
Photo gallery (NHL.com)
5 Takeaways: Huberdeau Leads Panthers Past Sabres in 3rd Period (FloridaPanthers.com)
Huberdeau scores 2 as Panthers beat Sabres 4-2 ★
‘“I think right now we’re a fragile group for sure,” Eichel said. “It’s been a tough stretch for us, without a doubt. It just seems like things are going the opposite way they were. It’s an uphill climb for us right now.”’
Sabres’ Kyle Okposo diagnosed with another concussion ★
‘This is the latest in string of concussions for the 12th-year player.’
Sabres' Kyle Okposo diagnosed with another concussion after fight, medical evaluations ★
‘Less than a year after inking a seven-year deal with Buffalo and earning first-time All-Star honors, Okposo missed the final two weeks of the 2016-17 season with what the Sabres called a “very concerning” illness. The issue actually resulted from a concussion suffered at practice, as The Athletic later reported, and left Okposo hospitalized in a neurosurgical intensive care unit following suicidal thoughts. The forward also missed a week of action in March 2018 with a separate concussion.’
Kyle Okposo injury update: Sabres winger diagnosed with concussion ★
‘Housley did not give an estimated timetable for Okposo’s return, or discuss future career implications.’