'After coach Dan Bylsma admitted to being “very concerned” about Okposo’s health, word came that the 28-year-old had been admitted to the Neuro Surgical ICU at Buffalo General Medical Center. Paul Hamilton of WGR-AM 550 first reported the story, which The Buffalo News confirmed.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send support to Kyle Okposo, who’s hospitalized and in intensive care
Archives for April 6, 2017
Mike Harrington: Lots of good-byes, but how many hellos come October?
'"It's very upsetting," said Ryan O'Reilly. "This city deserves a winning team and it's an organization that deserves a winning team. We underachieved and we're all disappointed."' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Lots of good-byes, but how many hellos come October?
Sabres Notebook: McCabe scratched; Eichel rained out
'In two straight games, Jake McCabe whiffed on a pass and the puck ended up in his net. He ended up in the press box because of it.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: McCabe scratched; Eichel rained out
Quick hits: Sabres 2, Canadiens 1
'Goaltender Robin Lehner made 31 saves as the Sabres snapped the Canadiens' five-game winning streak.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Sabres 2, Canadiens 1
Reports: Kyle Okposo hospitalized in intensive care; Sabres beat Canadiens
'Neuro ICU “cares for patients with all types of neurosurgical and neurological injuries, including stroke, brain hemorrhage, trauma and tumors,” according to UCLA Neurosurgery.' … [Read more...] about Reports: Kyle Okposo hospitalized in intensive care; Sabres beat Canadiens
Sabres’ Ryan O’Reilly sick of losing: ‘It’s getting exhausting’
'“The coaches can only do so much,” O’Reilly said. “We’re the ones on the ice, we’re the ones playing the game. When it comes down to it, it’s our responsibility. I’m a big piece of that and other guys (are), too. You can’t run to him to take the fall. It’s a lot of us. We’ve all kind of let it slip here.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ryan O’Reilly sick of losing: ‘It’s getting exhausting’
Former Sabres captain Steve Ott ready for playoff run with Canadiens
'“Later on in my career, (I’m) more of a depth guy, but (I’m) still playing some really valuable minutes for the team,” said Ott, one of five players the Canadiens acquired before the deadline.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres captain Steve Ott ready for playoff run with Canadiens
Sabres top Montreal in home finale, 2-1; Okposo hospitalized
'Rasmus Ristolaninen and Tyler Ennis scored for Buffalo (33-35-12 overall – 78 points).' … [Read more...] about Sabres top Montreal in home finale, 2-1; Okposo hospitalized
Another season to forget
'A disastrous comeback of a single win in their next eight games destroyed what remained of hope to Gionta and his teammates.' … [Read more...] about Another season to forget
Paid competition spirit
'"We always competed with each other. We always wanted to be better than the other, said Alexander, recalled by the Sabers, Monday morning. So much so, that sometimes one even came to blows. Every time the fight broke out, our mother became furious."' … [Read more...] about Paid competition spirit
Ryan O'Reilly: "I'm sick of losing"
'"We're going to have to look at each other in the mirror, starting with myself," O'Reilly said. As a leader I did not impose myself. I did not make my teammates accountable and I was not a voice on the team. It's hard. When (Kyle) Okposo came back he really helped, he took things in hand and even if we were removed from the series, he encouraged us to make changes right now. … [Read more...] about Ryan O’Reilly: “I’m sick of losing”
Thursday's Montreal Coverage
Habs Game Report: Solid goaltending gives Sabres 2-1 win (Montreal Gazette) In the Habs’ Room: Not as good as we can be — or have to be, Julien says (Montreal Gazette) Surprised by the Sabers (Le Journal de Montreal) Another season to forget (Le Journal de Montreal) "We can not be satisfied" -Brendan Gallagher (Le Journal de Montreal) They will have better play in series … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Montreal Coverage
Sabres snap Canadiens' 5-game win streak with 2-1 victory
'"It's a tough feeling when you're leaving the ice and it's another failed season and you're done," Eichel said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres snap Canadiens’ 5-game win streak with 2-1 victory
O'Reilly sums up Sabres missing the playoffs as 'pathetic'
'Though second-year coach Dan Bylsma is taking much of the heat for the team's troubles, O'Reilly said the criticism should fall on the players. ''We're the ones on the ice,'' O'Reilly said. ''You can't look at him to take the fall. It's a lot of us. We've all kind of let it slip here.''' … [Read more...] about O’Reilly sums up Sabres missing the playoffs as ‘pathetic’
Sabres' Okposo in hospital having tests to determine illness
'"You always feel for a teammate when he's not feeling well, especially a guy like Kyle who brings a special element to our team and our locker room every day," forward Jack Eichel said. "It's never easy to see him go through what he's going through, not feeling well. We just all want to be there and support him and wish him all the best. Hopefully, he gets healthy soon."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Okposo in hospital having tests to determine illness