Archives for March 13, 2016

'“I don’t know what’s going to happen, but obviously two great players,” Reinhart said. “They’re both so smart and know when to move the puck at the right time. For both of those guys, that’s at different times. I think Jack usually opens stuff up with creating speed. I think Riles moves the puck to open things up.' … [Read more...] about Rookie duo playing big for Sabres

'Eichel, for his part, said he looked up to the end zone clock above Section 226. He saw four seconds and knew he was golden. Talk about presence of mind.' … [Read more...] about Kane-to-Eichel flip for Sabres’ goal was no accident

'“As I said before, I did nothing wrong, and I’m glad the truth came out and prevailed.”' … [Read more...] about With charges dropped, Sabres’ Kane set to move on

'With the puck free deep in the Sabres' end in overtime Saturday, Eichel took off toward center ice. Kane got to the puck, lofted a long backhand that landed just in front of Eichel. With the fans on their feet in anticipation, Eichel easily beat Carolina goaltender Cam Ward between the legs with only one second left on the clock to give Buffalo a 3-2 victory.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Sabres 3, Hurricanes 2 (OT)

'Bylsma has an interesting problem to mull with No. 1 center Ryan O’Reilly getting close to returning from a right foot injury. O’Reilly enjoyed strong chemistry beside Reinhart before getting hurt Feb. 19. In recent games, Eichel, Kane and Reinhart have developed into a legitimate top trio.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Jack Eichel beats buzzer for overtime winner

'It was assumed Colaiacovo would play somewhat regularly when he signed a one-year deal in July to provide depth. But the emergence of rookie Jake McCabe and a surprising lack of injuries – the Sabres have used only eight defensemen all season – have limited the former first-round pick to 31 appearances.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Carlo Colaiacovo happy to have regular duty

'“I know it’s been over Evander’s head for a while now,” Bylsma said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Evander Kane happy investigation over

Sabres get goal late in OT, top Canes 3-2 (WRAL-FM) Photo gallery (CarolinaHurricanes.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Carolina Coverage

'Eichel, the No. 2 pick in last year's NHL Draft, slipped a short backhand between Ward's pads for the winning goal, his 22nd of the season. Kane's high-arching pass out of the defensive zone led to Eichel's breakaway.' … [Read more...] about Eichel scores in OT as Sabres beat Hurricanes 3-2

'Late chances were few and far between up until the very end of the overtime session. Just prior to Eichel's game-winner, the Hurricanes had a chance to win it in the Buffalo end.' … [Read more...] about Eichel’s last-second goal gives Sabres an OT win

'Eichel's 21st and 22nd goal pulls him to within three of rookie goalscoring leader Artemi Panarin (25).' … [Read more...] about Sabres Top Canes in OT on Eichel’s Winner

'"I heard the bench yelling that I had time, but you never really know how much time you have. I was able to take a quick peek up at the clock behind the goalie and noticed that I had a little over four seconds left, so I didn't need to rush anything. I was able to take my time and try to make a move."' … [Read more...] about Sabres-Hurricanes: From the Locker Room

'When something like this comes crashing down on you it has to affect your life. Kane said, “It was definitely difficult, obviously you don’t want to be associated with anything like that and as I said before, I did nothing wrong and I’m glad the truth came out and prevailed.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kane is happy he’s been cleared

'Eichel, the No. 2 pick in the 2015 NHL Draft, received a floating pass from Evander Kane and scored with a backhanded shot on a breakaway against Hurricanes goalie Cam Ward for his 22nd goal of the season.' … [Read more...] about Eichel goal with :01 left in overtime lifts Sabres

'"I was just trying to stay patient," Eichel said. "The guys on the bench helped out a lot, you know, yelling, giving me an idea of the time I had, where there guys were. A lot of credit to the bench for all the communication. Kaner makes a great play; he puts the puck out in space where I can skate into it."' … [Read more...] about Eichel scores OT breakaway winner with 1 second remaining