'Eichel will likely center for Reinhart and left wing Marcus Foligno on Tuesday when Buffalo hosts Philadelphia. The No. 2 picks were a match made in Hockey Heaven last season, but they couldn’t rekindle the magic when Eichel returned from his preseason ankle injury. They combined for no goals and two assists in four games before Bylsma juggled the lines Dec. 13.' … [Read more...] about Confident Reinhart ready to roll alongside Eichel
Archives for January 10, 2017
Sabres Notebook: Ennis close to returning; Kulikov still out
'Ennis alternated with William Carrier as the left winger for center Ryan O’Reilly and right wing Kyle Okposo. Ennis is a three-time 20-goal scorer, so a return could further boost the Sabres’ burgeoning offense.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Ennis close to returning; Kulikov still out
Sabres’ Zemgus Girgensons scoring goals, finding confidence
'“It’s definitely been the best I’ve played in a while,” said Girgensons, who has three goals in the last seven games, as many as he had scored in the previous 38. “I feel pretty confident. I feel like I have my full energy. I just feel good out there."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zemgus Girgensons scoring goals, finding confidence
Sabres’ Tyler Ennis tests groin injury
'“We’re getting close, just need a few more sessions like that,” Ennis said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tyler Ennis tests groin injury
Tuesday's Philadelphia Coverage
Sabres looking to take advantage of reeling Flyers (AP) Flyers-Sabres 5 things: Trying to solve the road woes (CSN Philadelphia) Preview: Flyers at Sabres (NHL.com) 5 things: Flyers vs. Sabres (PhiladelphiaFlyers.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Philadelphia Coverage
Sabres' Ennis is getting close to returning
'“I’m getting close, I just need a few more sessions like that and just continue to get better and we’ll see. I’m going to go talk to the trainers and get some treatment and have some conversation and go from there.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ennis is getting close to returning
Sabres aren't good for my sanity
'They still don't score enough at even strength, their group of defensemen needs a serious overhaul and there are too many nights where the Sabres appear to be sleepwalking in the first period. But then there are games or parts of games where you think they shouldn't have a problem competing for third place in the division and the corresponding playoff spot.' … [Read more...] about Sabres aren’t good for my sanity
Tyler Ennis nearing return to Sabres lineup
'Ennis, 27, had only two points (1G, 1A) in 12 games played before missing the Sabres last 27 games with a groin injury. The most startling stat was his -6 plus/minus in only 12 games. Defense has never been one of Ennis' strong suits, but his start was pretty lackluster.' … [Read more...] about Tyler Ennis nearing return to Sabres lineup
Reinhart's assist total shows growth as a playmaker
'At age 21, Reinhart is on pace to score 50 points this season, up from the 42 he scored as a rookie in 2015-16. How he's gotten those points, however, has changed significantly. Reinhart had 19 assists in 79 games last season; he already has 16 in 39 games this season.' … [Read more...] about Reinhart’s assist total shows growth as a playmaker