'“Playing 1,000 games the way I’ve played compared to some guys that play 1,000 games, it’s a different style, for sure,” Neil said in Canadian Tire Centre. “I love the game and I’m passionate about it. That’s what’s kept me going.”' … [Read more...] about Neil nears 1,000; Carrier rises to top
Archives for 2016
Quick hits: Sabres 5, Senators 4
'Lehner headed to the dressing room with 2:12 left in the first, shortly after leaving the crease to play a puck. He attempted to shoot the puck up the boards, but the Sens’ Jean-Gabriel Pageau blocked it. Lehner quickly turned back toward the net, and he grabbed his left leg in the process. At the next whistle, Lehner left and Anders Nilsson entered.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Sabres 5, Senators 4
Sabres’ Jack Eichel wows in season debut
'Eichel nearly had two more points – his nifty feed sent Sam Reinhart on a breakaway and he almost fed an open teammate in front later – before the first period ended.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel wows in season debut
Sabres’ Evander Kane searching for first goal
'There are positive signs, though, Kane could be ready to bust out. Sabres coach Dan Bylsma put him back on the left wing Tuesday beside center Jack Eichel, who returned after a high left ankle sprain sidelined him 21 games, and Sam Reinhart.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Evander Kane searching for first goal
Sabres' Eichel returns, unlikely to be 100% for a while
'“Talking to guys who have gone through it, it’s not going to be 100%, where you completely forget about it, or where it was before. You try to take care of it as best you can. You can notice it at all times, but it’s not something that restricts you.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eichel returns, unlikely to be 100% for a while
Sabers need Eichel ... healthy
'"I notice it on occasion, to be honest, but it's not something that bothers me. It's just a discomfort you notice. It does not stop you from doing anything, but you know it's there. I've talked to a lot of people, and even the doctors said it will slowly fade, but it will not happen in the first seven weeks or so. It's going to be longer than that. I'm going to have to learn … [Read more...] about Sabers need Eichel … healthy
Sabres’ Robin Lehner day-to-day with hip injury
'Lehner left the ice late in the first period and did not come out for the second.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Robin Lehner day-to-day with hip injury
Wednesday's Ottawa Coverage
Sabres' Eichel returns, unlikely to be 100% for a while (Ottawa Citizen) Photo gallery (Ottawa Citizen) Hoffman’s hat trick not enough as Senators win streak ends (Ottawa Sun) Senators come out cold and pay for it (Ottawa Sun) The Sabers win with the NHL's worst attack (Le Droit) Sabers need Eichel ... healthy (Le Droit) Senators’ Bobby Ryan aggravates hand injury vs. … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Ottawa Coverage
Jack Eichel has two points in season debut as Sabres down Senators 5-4
'"The power play too, once he gets the puck it's so tough for people to get it off him."' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel has two points in season debut as Sabres down Senators 5-4
Eichel leads Sabres over Sens in return
'"There was a lot of energy today just waiting for the game to start," said Eichel, who had 24 goals and 32 assists as a rookie last season. "I think it helps a little bit when you're able to get a couple of points on the power play, at the beginning of the game. It kind of settles you down."' … [Read more...] about Eichel leads Sabres over Sens in return
Sabres Hang On In Ottawa 5-4
'Kyle Okposo and Sam Reinhart both recorded a goal and an assist, and Rasmus Ristolainen finished with a pair of helpers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Hang On In Ottawa 5-4
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Senators
'"I think I was pretty excited in that 1st period, and then in the 2nd period I got a little fatigued. It's tough to keep the game shape after not playing for a while, but I was able to settle and I felt better in the 3rd."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Senators
5 Observations: Eichel, Sabres top Senators 5-4
'After the game Sabres head coach Dan Bylsma said that Robin Lehner is day to day after suffering a hip injury late in the first period. It happened on what looked like a harmless play with Lehner about ten feet outside of his crease plying the puck. After making a pass Lehner slowly skated backwards towards the net, grabbing the back of his leg. When the whistle blew, Lehner … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Eichel, Sabres top Senators 5-4
Jack Eichel scores in season debut to lift Sabres
'"I'm just trying to come back in and bring a little bit of energy every day to the rink whether it's in the locker room, wherever. I haven't been around them so I think that's a positive I can bring every day."' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel scores in season debut to lift Sabres
Eichel scores in season debut as Sabres win in Ottawa
'"I was saying before the game right before we were about to go out that he's usually parked right on our couch at this time," said Sam Reinhart, Eichel's roommate and linemate. "That's the kind of the spark we were looking for when we need a little bit more offense. I think it elevated a bunch of guys' games, it just kind of gave us that little more confidence out there that … [Read more...] about Eichel scores in season debut as Sabres win in Ottawa