'Eichel and O’Reilly, the team’s top centers, have only played together 12 times this season. They’ve missed 30 combined games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ offense struggling to score after hot stretch
Archives for January 2017
Sabres’ Johan Larsson out indefinitely after surgery for dislocated elbow, wrist
'The Swede’s absence leaves the Sabres woefully thin down the middle. With Ryan O’Reilly out after having an appendectomy last week, the Sabres are down two of their top three centers. Larsson, a tenacious and versatile presence, usually centers the third line, a strong checking trio.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Johan Larsson out indefinitely after surgery for dislocated elbow, wrist
Tuesday's New York Coverage
Sabres, Eichel try to stop backsliding against Rangers (AP) Preview: Sabres at Rangers (NHL.com) Rangers Return Home To Face Sabres (NewYorkRangers.com) Rangers vs. Sabres 1.3.17: Pregame Notes (NewYorkRangers.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s New York Coverage
Sabres' Carrier's hand is improving
'Carrier has played 24 games with the Sabres and had a good stretch with Ryan O’Reilly. Despite all that, he has two NHL points. Carrier still believes he can produce points at this level, “Yes, I’ve had a lot of chances, a lot of shots and passes and some Grade A chances and I’m just not burring it right now, but I think once one goes in, then the rest of them will go in … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Carrier’s hand is improving
Report: Sabres' Johan Larsson done for the year
'The bad news -- Larsson is a center, and the Sabres don't have a ton of talent down the middle in Rochester. Cal O'Reilly seems like a viable option with Larsson out for an extender period of time, unless the Sabres opt to do some more roster shuffling. Without Larsson and Ryan O'Reilly the Sabres find themselves without two of their top three centers.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres’ Johan Larsson done for the year
With injuries at center, Sabres matchups to change
'Sam Reinhart has moved to center in O'Reilly's absence and the roles of Zemgus Girgensons and Derek Grant have elevated. Bylsma said that Girgensons will take on the defensive zone responsibilities once primarily held by Larsson. Eichel, meanwhile, will have to contend with whatever the opposition throws at him, especially because the Rangers and Blackhawks will have the last … [Read more...] about With injuries at center, Sabres matchups to change
Eichel tired of Sabres' poor play, wants improvement
'“As a whole team, everyone needs to look in the mirror and we all need to get a lot better,” he said. “I think I speak for the team in saying that we’re all frustrated with where we’re at, and I don’t think I’m the only person in the locker room that’s not satisfied.”' … [Read more...] about Eichel tired of Sabres’ poor play, wants improvement
Sabres Notebook: Larsson hospitalized; Carrier returns
'“We’ll have a further evaluation on his situation once he gets back here … but he’s definitely long term at this point,” Bylsma said Sunday in KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Larsson hospitalized; Carrier returns
Sabres’ woes frustrating Jack Eichel: ‘We all need to get a lot better
'“Everything,” Eichel quickly replied. “Power play, I mean, we have a five-on-three, we don’t score. It’s not good enough. Penalty kill, we continue to put pucks on the other team’s stick on the kill. Five-on-five, we don’t score enough goals, either.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ woes frustrating Jack Eichel: ‘We all need to get a lot better
Notes from Sunday's practice
'"I don't think it's about me," Eichel said. "I mean I think a lot of these guys have probably been winners their whole life. We're a group, we're one. We go through adversity as a team together and the highs when we win games, that's also together. I think I speak for the team in saying that we're all frustrated with where we're at and I don't think I'm the only person in the … [Read more...] about Notes from Sunday’s practice
Eichel's eruption says it all after another Sabres loss
'"I think every one of us should be," Bylsma said. "We know the situation we're in and we know how desperate we are at this point in the season to win hockey games. We should all find that desperation, that urgency and that anger."' … [Read more...] about Eichel’s eruption says it all after another Sabres loss
Sabres notebook: Larsson out weeks with wrist injury
'With Larsson and fellow center Ryan O'Reilly (appendectomy) both out of the lineup, the Sabres might have to go by position and call up Rochester captain Cal O'Reilly to fill a hole in their middle. Nick Baptiste, who was leading the AHL in goals until last week, could also be a candidate to play on the wing if Buffalo wants to shift Zemgus Girgensons to center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Larsson out weeks with wrist injury
Quick Hits: Bruins 3, Sabres 1
'The first period was not kind to the Sabres. Johan Larsson was pounded into the boards by Boston defenseman Adam McQuaid and left with an apparent left arm/shoulder injury. Josh Gorges suffered a hip injury. Neither player returned. The Sabres, of course, were already playing without Ryan O'Reilly (appendectomy) and Dmitry Kulikov (back).' … [Read more...] about Quick Hits: Bruins 3, Sabres 1
Sabres’ Johan Larsson out weeks with dislocated wrist
'Larsson’s left arm bore the brunt of the impact after Adam McQuaid hit him in the corner early in the first period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Johan Larsson out weeks with dislocated wrist
Sunday's Boston Coverage
Bruins notch another victory vs. Sabres (Boston Globe) David Backes will be out indefinitely with concussion (Boston Globe) Bruins right at home in 3-1 win over Buffalo Sabres (Boston Herald) Conroy: Rebuilding Bruins seem to be on right track (Boston Herald) Bruins notebook: Brad Marchand silences Twitter troll (Boston Herald) Photo gallery (Boston Herald) Strong start … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Boston Coverage