Archives for 2016

'That speed, especially Eichel’s, can be lethal. Combine that with Girgensons’ physicality and ability to create space, and Bylsma might have finally found a regular sidekick for Eichel after months of searching. Bylsma plans to have winger Marcus Foligno join them tonight in the Sabres’ first game following the NHL All-Star break.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zemgus Girgensons finding offensive game beside Jack Eichel

'“I expect to see seven guys get in the lineup the next three games, for sure,” Bylsma said this afternoon inside the First Niagara Center. “Yes, we’re also (close) to the trade deadline. I think that will be a factor in play as well.”' … [Read more...] about Healthy Sabres defense corps presents problem

Canadiens-Sabres as scheduled in Buffalo (La Presse) Sabres-Canadiens Preview (AP) Sabres return from break, visit struggling Canadiens (NHL.com) Game Preview: Canadiens vs. Sabres (Canadiens.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Montreal Coverage

'O’Reilly is extremely disappointed with where the team sits and he says the time is now, “We have to get going right away and if we want to have success it has to be one game at a time. It’s going to be tough, all you have to do is look at the standings and you can see where we are, so we just treat every game like it’s our last one because it’s not going to be easy to climb … [Read more...] about Sabres’ O’Reilly returns from the All Star Game

'"Zemgus carries the puck, we've seen Jack carry the puck and he can clearly carry the puck and lug the mail. If you focus on Zemgus carrying the puck up the ice and Jack starts from 50-60 feet away in full speed, he's not your focus as a defenceman and all of a sudden he's upon you and by you and Zemgus carries the puck and gets it to the net" Bylsma said. "So to have a guy … [Read more...] about Bylsma likes Girgensons-Eichel as a pair

'“Coming back from the break, guys are kind of refreshed," Sam Reinhart, who has missed the last three games, told reporters on Tuesday. "Ready to go in now and make a push."' … [Read more...] about Sabres prep for final 32 games of the season

'"I think that's good for us and then you look at our locker room, we've been pretty prone to injuries this year," Jack Eichel said after practice on Tuesday. "You see [Deslauriers] on the ice, he brings a lot of energy to our team, he's a key component. You see Sam's getting healthy, obviously we all know how good he can be … We're starting to come around."' … [Read more...] about Sabres maintaining simple approach for post All-Star push

'“It’s a crucial time in the year, and you need this break at this time to really do that final push,” Sabres defenseman Josh Gorges said Monday. “You need that little rest, recharge the batteries, recharge the mind-set and be ready for that push at the end of the year.”' … [Read more...] about Recharged Sabres set to rock and roll

'“That’s something I think I still need to get a lot better at and something I’ve talked to the coaches about and talked to the older guys,” Eichel said. “Just preparing for practice and making sure I take advantage every day I’m on the ice with these guys and try to get better, then it’s going to translate to the games. I feel like those times when I’ve had better days in … [Read more...] about Eichel hopes extra work will pay off

'Gorges, out five of the last six games with an upper-body injury, practiced fully and should be able to play, Bylsma said. Ditto for winger Nick Deslauriers, who has missed the last 11 games with a lower-body injury.' … [Read more...] about Sabres feel rested, ready for final stretch following break

'Two of the injured were back at practice. Nick Deslauriers went full bore while Sam Reinhart was wearing the red non-contact jersey, but did everything. Dan Bylsma said, “Sam Reinhart has been skating over the break and there’s a good chance we’ll see him hopefully progress to full practice tomorrow.” Bylsma wanted to see that practice before he committed to Reinhart playing … [Read more...] about Sabres getting healthier

'In his last five games Eichel has three goals and four assists for seven points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eichel honored by the NHL

'Reinhart and Gorges, meanwhile, both missed the last three games before the break with upper-body injuries. Gorges had missed two contests prior to the game in Colorado on Jan. 20, during which he re-aggravated the injury. Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said that Gorges will play against the Canadiens.' … [Read more...] about Sabres are a healthier team returning from break

How good is the AHL? A non All-Star stole show in NHL (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage

'“It was 0-0 there and I was looking up thinking, ‘What’s going on? How is there not one goal?’ ” O’Reilly said after his team’s 1-0 defeat. “Guys were checking tight, backchecking, clogging it up. It was a competitive game and fun. I’d rather do that than have it wide open.' … [Read more...] about O’Reilly in middle of defensive struggle