Archives for October 2015

Senators-Sabres Preview (AP) Ottawa Senators will put friendships aside for victory versus Buffalo (CP) Sabres open Eichel era by hosting Senators (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Ottawa Coverage

'How will each player perform this year? Using Hockey Prospectus’s VUKOTA projection system mixed with some common sense adjustments based on likely playing time, linemates etc., we look at what to expect from every player on the opening roster. (Here is a look at last year’s article, which had some hits and *cough Cody Hodgson* misses)' … [Read more...] about What to expect from every Sabre in 2015-16

'Gorges said last week he thought he’s be ready for game number one. On Wednesday after practice he said, “I feel really good. I think we’ll reevaluate things in the morning and we’ll know more tomorrow, but I don’t think there’s any reason why I wouldn’t be able to go, but we’ll find out.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Gionta is injured

'“He’s a great guy and there are a lot of them in this dressing room. This team coming in, there’s no question that it’s a lot closer and for a guy like him there’s no question he’s a reason why the team’s close,” Reinhart said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Reinhart has a mentor on the team

'Brian Gionta sustained a lower-body injury late in practice on Tuesday and is day-to-day, Sabres coach Dan Bylsma announced following Wednesday’s practice. Sam Reinhart filled in for Gionta on the right wing on a line with Evander Kane and center Jack Eichel.' … [Read more...] about Gionta day-to-day as Sabres hold final practice ahead of opener

Don Cherry reflects on Rochester Amerks' 1960s dynasty (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

'“That’s what I said to our coaches, ‘I want everybody to be positive. I’m the only guy in the organization allowed to be negative.’ That’s the way I wanted it. If I’m the most negative guy in the city about the team, that’s pretty good."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Murray taking cautious approach

'“A lot of family and friends coming in, so it’s going to be a special moment for me,” Eichel said. “It’s something I’ve dreamed of my whole life, stepping foot on the ice. You’ve made the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Eichel’s rite of passage: He’s officially No. 15

'That will make the artwork very visible from Canalside across the street.' … [Read more...] about Sabres launch art contest to spruce up HarborCenter loading dock doors

'“I can’t say this unequivocally because I haven’t had him as a captain,” Bylsma said, “(but) in looking at him, in terms of the leadership, both in how you play and how you act and what you’re able to say, Brian is … one of the best choices for a captaincy.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres captain Brian Gionta still going strong at 36

'When will the second overall pick switch to the No. 15 he chose in July? “Thursday night maybe?” Eichel said. “I don’t know.”' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel still wearing No. 41; Sabres roster set

'Eichel will center Buffalo's second line Thursday and his play away from the puck has pleased coach Dan Bylsma, according to reports.' … [Read more...] about Puck dropping on the Eichel Era Thursday

'With the additions of new coach Dan Bylsma on down to rookie center Jack Eichel, the Sabres no longer have the appearance of a patchwork team of mostly journeymen and castoffs who spent the past two years losing an NHL-high 102 games, scoring a league-low 303 goals.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo hopes to bury recent dismal seasons

'"It's going to be a special moment for me," Eichel said after practice Tuesday. "It's something I've dreamed of my whole life, stepping foot on the ice. I made the NHL. I'm trying to soak it all in right now."' … [Read more...] about At 18, center Jack Eichel set to make NHL debut with Sabres

'Entrants are urged to produce artwork that pays tribute to Buffalo's history, especially its role in the Erie Canal.' … [Read more...] about Contest to choose artwork for new Buffalo sports arena