Archives for September 27, 2015

'Rookie Jack Eichel assisted on two of the Ennis goals, and Ennis helped on Evander Kane’s first period tally. Buffalo erased a 2-0 deficit to go 3-1 in preseason and win its second in two nights.' … [Read more...] about Ennis nets hat trick in Sabres’ victory

'“He’s had a lot of success in the NHL,” Eichel said. “We have some pretty good chemistry off the ice because we spend a lot of time together. I’m thinking that will translate to on the ice. It usually does.”' … [Read more...] about For Eichel, payback is an assist

New-look Buffalo Sabres serve notice to Ottawa Senators (Ottawa Sun) Jack Eichel, Matt O'Connor reunion will have to wait (Ottawa Sun) Jack Eichel puts on exhibition of skill, poise as Sabres down Senators (Ottawa Citizen) Senators suspend defenceman Mikail Wikstrand (Ottawa Citizen) Craig Anderson and teammates in a difficult evening (Le Droit) Wikstrand disappears … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Ottawa Coverage

'Evander Kane, Zemgus Girgensons and Johan Larsson, into an empty net, also scored for the Sabres. Chad Johnson faced 34 shots.' … [Read more...] about Four-point night from Ennis leads Sabres to 6-4 pre-season win over Senators

'ack Eichel assisted on two of Ennis' goals and Evander Kane racked up his third goal in two games. Playing with Kane and Eichel on Buffalo's number one line, Ennis was dominant, propelling the Sabres to their third win of the preseason.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Top Line Shines in 6-4 Win Over Sens

'My big rule is don't get too excited in preseason, but the play we're seeing from Eichel, Ennis, Kane, O'Reilly and McCabe I think can absolutely translate into the season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ new line strikes early

'“I knew he was super-skilled, I had seen a lot of his highlights and watched him play before,” Eichel said. “He’s pretty silky and to be a player of his size and do the things he does at this level, it’s pretty remarkable. He’s probably one of the most skilled guys in the NHL.”' … [Read more...] about Ennis scores hat trick to lead Sabres past Senators