'“In the oblique area, it’s going to be something that you deal with even when you come back with rotation and the discomfort.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kane, Eichel begin long road to recovery
Archives for October 15, 2016
Okposo back; Kulikov slowly recovering
'“We have to grow up as a team, and we’ve got to find a way to put points in the bank in October. It’s going to try and start on Sunday.”' … [Read more...] about Okposo back; Kulikov slowly recovering
Sabres’ Jack Eichel knows he can’t rush back from ankle injury
'Eichel seems to be handling the injury OK. He was upbeat during his eight-minute chat Friday, occasionally smiling. Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said Eichel’s spirits have improved. Eichel has kept attending team meetings, something Bylsma said is “absolutely” fine.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel knows he can’t rush back from ankle injury
Sabres’ Evander Kane out ‘weeks’ with 3 cracked ribs
'“The crappy part is he’s at the goal line, not eight feet from the boards or 10 feet from the boards,” Bylsma said Friday following practice inside KeyBank Center. “It makes it a dangerous play.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Evander Kane out ‘weeks’ with 3 cracked ribs
Moulson’s opener goal (hopefully) a sign of better season to come
'“My confidence comes from the work I put in during the summer,” he said. “Worked a lot on my skating and some off-ice stuff. I think that’s where the confidence comes from, knowing what I have to bring all the time.”' … [Read more...] about Moulson’s opener goal (hopefully) a sign of better season to come
Sabres forward Evander Kane out for weeks with cracked ribs
'"It's 25 mph going to a dead stop," Bylsma said after Friday's practice at KeyBank Center. "All the crash tests are done at, what, 30 mph? It's 25 mph, and he's going in hard. If you don't get any injuries, it's still a huge collision into a completely stationary object."' … [Read more...] about Sabres forward Evander Kane out for weeks with cracked ribs
Cracked ribs to shelve Sabres' Kane for weeks
'Sabres right wing Kyle Okposo, who sat out the season opener with a knee injury, returned to practice and could play against Edmonton on Sunday.' … [Read more...] about Cracked ribs to shelve Sabres’ Kane for weeks
Jack Eichel stresses patience in recovery from ankle injury
'"Just felt my body kind of fall on top of my ankle and not go the way it should," said Eichel. "Bad bounce, but hockey is a physical game, and injuries are part of it. More than anything, it's how you handle it and how you return."' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel stresses patience in recovery from ankle injury
Sabres aren't wallowing in self-pity
'"For me and this team, it’s the first time really having (that kind of adversity) at the start of the season,’’ Bylsma said. "It does feel different. You want to be together as a team; you want your best team on the ice. You have the unfortunate scenario where it’s not the case at the start of the season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres aren’t wallowing in self-pity
Sabres will take Baptiste out west
'The winger had a great training camp and adds speed to a team that got skated off the ice by Montreal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres will take Baptiste out west
Sabres' Eichel knows this will be a long process
'“The hardest part is definitely mental and just being here last night it’s tough to watch the game. You want to be out there making a difference, you want to be out there with your teammates so badly and you miss it. You miss going on the road with the guys and spending time with them and being around them every day in the locker-room, so that’s probably the hardest part for … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eichel knows this will be a long process
Sabres' Kane has cracked ribs
'Kane was going full speed as he lost an edge a barreled into the boards. Bylsma said Montreal’s Alexei Emelin did nothing wrong on the play, “I don’t think you could put blame there, Evander’s got a full head of steam, they’re both going fast, Evander’s a little bit ahead and Emelin jockeys with his shoulder to try to get in front. At the same time Evander’s skate goes.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kane has cracked ribs
Evander Kane has 3 cracked ribs, will be out for weeks
'Kane's injury was the second high-profile injury in as many days for Buffalo. The day before the season, Jack Eichel went down in the last 10 minutes of practice. There's no timeline on his return, and he says he won't return until he's 100%"' … [Read more...] about Evander Kane has 3 cracked ribs, will be out for weeks
Eichel not rushing back, will return when 100%
'Eichel admits the timing of his injury was what makes it so tough but he says injuries are part of the game. Now, Eichel's focus shifts to how he handles his ankle and eventually how he returns.' … [Read more...] about Eichel not rushing back, will return when 100%
Evander Kane out 'weeks' with cracked ribs
'Bylsma said the Sabres will recall at least one player from Rochester of the American Hockey League after Rochester plays its season opener Friday.' … [Read more...] about Evander Kane out ‘weeks’ with cracked ribs