'In six-years in the National Hockey League, the Buffalo Sabres forward has not been pegged as a goal scorer. His contributions often come in other ways not noted among the stats of the final game summary -- the space he creates for his linemates, the havoc he can cause when parked in front of opposing goalies, the physical play which can wear down opponents over the course of … [Read more...] about Foligno’s game features physicality but can also bring some goals
Archives for March 4, 2017
Sabres Notebook: No update on Okposo, Lehner excused from practice
'"He left the game with a mid-body injury," Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said after Thursday's 6-3 win in KeyBank Center. " I know he was getting X-rays and he wasn’t coming back to play in the third period. I don’t have a final report on it. But it was a shot to the ribs or it was the boards against the rib cage. That is where the injury’s at."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: No update on Okposo, Lehner excused from practice
Sabres’ Jack Eichel enjoying career-best stretch
'“When I first came back from the injury, I wasn’t probably where I wanted to be in terms of play,” Eichel said. “I think after a little bit, your ankle starts to feel better, you start to feel like yourself again, you start making plays and you get back to the way that you want to play. It just feels better.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel enjoying career-best stretch
Sabres’ Kyle Okposo out Saturday
'“He’s our leading scorer and absolutely a big part of our team and how we play, how we want to play,” Bylsma said following practice inside HarborCenter. “Big leadership in that aspect. That’s something we’ll miss when he’s not in the lineup.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kyle Okposo out Saturday
Saturday's Tampa Bay Coverage
Lightning, Sabres still in playoff contention (AP) Preview: Lightning at Sabres (NHL.com) Lightning at Sabres: Projected lines; injuries (TampaBayLightning.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Tampa Bay Coverage
Sabres' Okposo to miss at least 2 games due to rib injury
'Coach Dan Bylsma did not reveal the nature of the injury and said it was too early to determine how long Okposo might be sidelined. The top-line winger had two assist before being hurt in the second period of a 6-3 win over Arizona on Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Okposo to miss at least 2 games due to rib injury
The Sabres won't have Okposo this weekend
'Okposo has 19 goals and 24 assists for 43 points in 63 games. Next is Ryan O’Reilly who has notched 14 goals and 28 assists for 42 points in 54 games.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres won’t have Okposo this weekend
Sabres' Okposo will not play this weekend
'The length and severity of the injury are surely the biggest factors, but if Okposo misses an extended amount of time the Sabres could be in trouble. Buffalo will likely recall someone like Nick Baptiste from Rochester to fill the void for the weekend unless they are comfortable with Nicholas Deslauriers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Okposo will not play this weekend
Eichel among NHL's most productive players as of late
'"I think, after a little bit, your ankle starts to feel better, you start feeling better again, you start making plays and you get back to the way you want to play," Eichel said following practice at HarborCenter on Friday. "I just feel better. I feel like I've been doing what I can do."' … [Read more...] about Eichel among NHL’s most productive players as of late
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks shut out by St. John’s to lose third straight (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Lindgren makes 29 saves as IceCaps blank Americans (CP) Amerks sunk by IceCaps, 3-0 (Amerks.com) Recap | IceCaps Blank Amerks 3-0 (StJohnsIceCaps.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage