Archives for December 22, 2015

'“I know he went to school here, but he knew everybody that worked in the arena,” Johansson recalled last week on the BU campus. “He knew the people in the cafeteria. He knew their names and knew about them.' … [Read more...] about USA Hockey excited for what Eichel can be on international stage

'Reinhart, who said he’s spent at least an extra 20 hours on the ice honing his skills, is by far the Sabres’ most improved player this season. In 34 games, he has eight goals – as many as Marcus Foligno, Zemgus Girgensons and Matt Moulson have combined – and 15 points. Reinhart has four goals and eight points in the last 11 contests.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Sam Reinhart improved game quickly

'How quickly we’ve forgotten that this young man has already played the bulk of a college schedule in games this season. Not to mention against bigger, stronger, faster, smarter, tougher, meaner (shall I go on) competitors than he has ever faced. Oh ya, and they don’t care he’s Jack Eichel either. They play him the same way they would any other young talented player, they’ll … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel – Struggling or just adjusting?