Archives for March 27, 2016

'“Obviously, the fans get excited about that,” Eichel said. “We’re young guys and we’re trying to get better every game. I’m sure they’ve seen all year the ups and downs and the struggles, but it’s great to see as of recently we’re playing better at home and getting more points and doing a better job for our fans.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ future presents itself in matinee victory

'“It’s great to play well in front of your home fans. We want to make this a building and an environment that opposing teams don’t want to come into and play,” Eichel said. “It starts with our play on the ice and we need to be better than we were at the beginning of the year and really the majority of the season. I think we’ve taken that next step and now we need to keep … [Read more...] about Sabres finally finding their way on home ice

'“It was tough timing,” Myers said, meeting with reporters in the First Niagara Center press box during the second intermission. “I was looking forward to playing here. It was nice I was still able to make the trip and see some familiar faces but certainly would have liked to be on the ice.”' … [Read more...] about Myers, Stafford grateful for time in Buffalo

'There were a surprising number of Jets fans in the crowd. They yelled out “True North” during the Canadian anthem (the team’s ownership group is True North Sports and Entertainment) and booed former Jets winger Kane when he was introduced in the starting lineup.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Sabres 3, Jets 2

'“I thought Hudson’s first couple shifts were really high-energy, showed his speed,” Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. “They were nothing like his sprint back to the bench after the goal. … He came flying to the bench. It was infectious with the energy he came back to the bench with how excited he was.”' … [Read more...] about Early Hudson Fasching goal helps Sabres beat Jets

'Walking into the First Niagara Center as a visitor was “definitely a little weird,” said Stafford, who experienced “the full circle of things” here. He joined the Sabres during their Presidents’ Trophy run and left during their darkest days.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres Tyler Myers, Drew Stafford happy with Jets

'When creating their “Next Chapter” promo prior to the season, Saturday night is exactly what the Sabres brass would have wanted the script to be.' … [Read more...] about Youngsters lead 3-2 Sabres’ comeback

Five takes: Jets vs. Sabres (Winnipeg Free Press) Jets mathematically eliminated from playoffs (Winnipeg Sun) Myers travelled with team to visit NY surgeon (Winnipeg Sun) Reinhart, Eichel rally Sabres to win over Jets (WinnipegJets.com) Photo gallery (WinnipegJets.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Winnipeg Coverage

'Jets defenseman Tyler Myers said he was happy to make the trip back to Buffalo, but wished he was able to play after season-ending surgery on his right knee this past week. The Jets acquired Myers as part of a trade that sent forward Evander Kane and defenseman Zach Bogosian to the Sabres in February 2015.' … [Read more...] about Sam Reinhart rallies Sabres to 3-2 win over Jets

'Eichel's game-winner came 4:07 into the third period following a turnover in the neutral zone. Left winger Marcus Foligno forced the turnover near center ice, leading to a slick no-look pass from Reinhart to Eichel. Eichel skated to his right before unleashing a low shot inside the left post to give Buffalo the lead.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ future looks bright after win

'Per Elias Sports (via Sabres Public Relations), Fasching and Nelson are the first pair of Sabres rookies to record their first points on the same goal in their debut since Alexander Mogilny and Dave Snuggerud (10/5/1989).' … [Read more...] about Youth Movement: Sabres Rookies Pave Way In 3-2 Win

'"It's one thing if you come out sloppy and they score two quick ones. It's a whole different story if you come out strong and come out confident. We felt we were all over them at the start. They got that nice first goal, second goal kind of a scrambly one."' … [Read more...] about Sabres-Jets: From the Locker Room

'Reinhart tied the game 2-2 with his 21st goal 1:23 into the third period and then set up Jack Eichel for the game-winning goal, his 23rd of the season, at 4:07 of the third.' … [Read more...] about Rookies rally Sabres to 3-2 win against Jets

'The goal was assisted by defensemen Mark Pysyk and Casey Nelson, the latter of whom also was making his NHL debut after finishing his third collegiate season with Minnesota State University-Mankato. Nelson signed an entry-level contract Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Fasching scores in NHL debut

'"It's kind of a dream come true," Fasching said. "I was talking to my buddies and my parents and I said 'You know, if I score in my first game I don’t know what I'm going to do. I'm going to be blacked out on adrenaline and just so excited.' That was almost the case."' … [Read more...] about Fasching scores on first shot; Eichel & Reinhart tally to beat Jets