'"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
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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
Jack Eichel tries to be patient after ankle sprain
'"I think more than anything, it's just disappointing," Eichel, 19, said Friday, when he spoke about the injury for the first time. "You train all summer and you're just so excited for the season to get going, and a bad bounce, a little step back. But it's part of the game. It's something you've got to deal with and deal with the right way, and that's something I've got to do … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel tries to be patient after ankle sprain
Kane out weeks with cracked ribs
'"It's not good news," Bylsma said. "You're hoping for a bruise, but it's not. It's cracked ribs and, again, it's weeks depending on the severity and in the oblique area, it's going to be something you deal with even when you come back."' … [Read more...] about Kane out weeks with cracked ribs
Eichel stresses patience in dealing with injury
'"Obviously my ankle doesn't feel too good but I think the worst part is definitely [mental]," Eichel said. "You want to be out there with your teammates so badly and you miss it, you miss going on the road with the guys … That's probably the hardest part for me."' … [Read more...] about Eichel stresses patience in dealing with injury
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks Win Opener, Baptiste Wins Trip With Sabres (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Photo Gallery (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Hershey Bears Drop Season Opener To Rochester (Lebanon Daily News) Schneider Powers Amerks To Opening Night Win Over Bears (Amerks.com) Photo Gallery (Amerks.com) Vrana's Two Goals Not Enough As Bears Fall In Rochester, 5-4 … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Kane's injury in loss another blow to Sabres
'“The more and more you’re talking about it, the more you’re making excuses for yourself,” defenseman Zach Bogosian said Thursday night. “We’ve all played this game long enough to know when someone gets hurt, other guys step up. That’s what we have to do.”' … [Read more...] about Kane’s injury in loss another blow to Sabres
With new contract in hand, Murray enters toughest stretch as Sabres GM
'"We're missing some big pieces but there's no excuses," Murray said during a press-box meeting with reporters during the first intermission. "The guys that are on the ice, they want to win. They're not sitting there going, 'Well, we have to wait for these guys to get back.' They want to win. I'm going to continue to judge these players every day and then act accordingly."' … [Read more...] about With new contract in hand, Murray enters toughest stretch as Sabres GM
Lehner knows the frustration of a high ankle sprain
'“Well, I don’t know exactly what he has but I don’t think it’s as bad as mine was,” Lehner said when asked about Eichel’s injury. “In the beginning it’s just taking of yourself. Relaxing. You don’t want to do things too early in this thing because you might shoot yourself in the foot a little bit. We have good people and personnel here. He’s a young guy. He obviously has some … [Read more...] about Lehner knows the frustration of a high ankle sprain