'As the Sabres hit the quarter point of 2016-17, they’ve struggled mightily in their three-game stretches. They have a chance to win one Friday in Washington. They’ll need to win a lot more.' … [Read more...] about With quarter of season done, Sabres need to pick up pace
Archives for November 25, 2016
Comparing health; Eichel skates again
'Buffalo has lost 104 man-games to injury. The Capitals have lost three.' … [Read more...] about Comparing health; Eichel skates again
Sabres’ Jack Eichel takes another step toward return
'“There was some contact, so to speak,” Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. “He was bouncing in and out of guys. I think, yeah, it’s another step."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel takes another step toward return
Goaltending one of Sabres’ few constants at one-quarter mark
'“Those guys have been amazing,” Sabres winger Marcus Foligno said Thursday following practice inside KeyBank Center. “So we feel like we’re in it every night.”' … [Read more...] about Goaltending one of Sabres’ few constants at one-quarter mark
Friday's Washington Coverage
Kuznetsov leads Capitals into battle with Sabres (AP) Preview: Sabres at Capitals (NHL.com) Caps Host Sabres to Close Homestand (WashingtonCaps.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Washington Coverage
Sabres' Reinhart is content with his game
'It started in the Pittsburgh game when Bylsma praised Reinhart’s play and the way he competed against Sidney Crosby. Reinhart said, “I think if I’m close on that, everything else is going to fall into place eventually. I’m feeling confident in my game right now, I’m feeling my legs are moving, I’m feeling the compete level’s there. So everyone goes through spurts like this … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Reinhart is content with his game
Eichel skates with Sabres yet again, won't play Friday
'"This is another level of practice today," Bylsma said. "There was some contact, so to speak. He was bouncing in and out of guys... so yeah, I think it's another step."' … [Read more...] about Eichel skates with Sabres yet again, won’t play Friday
Eichel practices again as Sabres head to Washington
'"He returned to practice yesterday, that was the first attempt was the morning skate," Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. "He won't go with us tomorrow, he'll get a better skate here and then he'll return to practice with us on Sunday."' … [Read more...] about Eichel practices again as Sabres head to Washington