'Eichel nearly had a signature win Friday. The Sabres center recorded the first hat trick of his NHL career, a milestone that was 175 games in the making. The final two goals came in a 10-second span, erasing a 4-2 deficit and prompting the KeyBank Center crowd to dot the ice with hats and do the Wave.' … [Read more...] about Eichel scores three, but Sabres can’t pull win out of the hat
Archives for December 16, 2017
Mike Harrington: As slump continues at Game 200, Reinhart pushes forward
'Reinhart had 23 goals and 19 assists two years ago in his first full NHL season. Last year's totals were 17 goals and 30 assists. His current pace this season? Just 12 goals, 15 assists for 27 points.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: As slump continues at Game 200, Reinhart pushes forward
Sabres Notebook: Botterill talking to other GMs; Moulson producing
'"Yeah, we've been impressed with how we've performed the last little bit here. Last night was disappointing. I thought we had an opportunity there to continue the point streak, but now it's a scenario where, hey, we have to respond from that and have a good performance in front of our fans here. We haven't done that enough throughout the year."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Botterill talking to other GMs; Moulson producing
The Wraparound: Hurricanes 5, Sabres 4 (OT)
'Eichel recorded his first career hat trick Friday night, and it was the first one by the Sabres in KeyBank Center since 2011. Despite the individual dominance, the Sabres suffered a 5-4 overtime loss to Carolina.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Hurricanes 5, Sabres 4 (OT)
Sabres waste Jack Eichel’s first hat trick, fall to Hurricanes in OT
'“It’s a tough one,” he said. “We did a pretty good job to get the momentum back to after they scored twice.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres waste Jack Eichel’s first hat trick, fall to Hurricanes in OT
Sabres’ Zach Bogosian finding regular form after injury
'“Anytime you miss that much time you’re going to be rusty,” said Bogosian, who was injured late in the Sept. 29 preseason finale. “I think the last few games I’ve tried to make some plays I normally could’ve if (I was in) the start of the season or midseason form. I’m starting to make those passes and see those reads."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zach Bogosian finding regular form after injury
Sabres could loan prospect Alexander Nylander to Sweden
'Nylander, 19, has endured a rough four months. After suffering a lower-body injury in rookie camp, the slick forward missed all of the main camp and didn’t make his season debut until Nov. 17 with the Rochester Americans.' … [Read more...] about Sabres could loan prospect Alexander Nylander to Sweden
Saturday's Carolina Coverage
Photo gallery (NHL.com) Recap: Canes Cap Road Trip with OT Win in Buffalo (CarolinaHurricanes.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Carolina Coverage
Jaccob Slavin scores in OT, Hurricanes top Sabres 5-4
'“It’s not good enough to get a point,” Eichel said. “It seems like it’s been the recurring them here of late.”' … [Read more...] about Jaccob Slavin scores in OT, Hurricanes top Sabres 5-4
Hurricanes outlast Sabres in overtime
'"I hand it to our guys to find the energy to come back and tie the game," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "I thought it was a great effort on their part because it easily could've gone in the other direction. For the most part we played a really, really good game. It's just those little details and I continue to talk about it, our play without the puck. It's that urgency that … [Read more...] about Hurricanes outlast Sabres in overtime
Hurricanes defeat Sabres 5-4 in overtime
'This place is electric now with the fans that braved the elements to be here tonight. Eichel single handedly changed the course of this game in a ten second span. What he did was impressive, it would be a shame to waste it.' … [Read more...] about Hurricanes defeat Sabres 5-4 in overtime
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Hurricanes
'"There was definitely waves of momentum. I liked our game for the most part, but we had too many mistakes that led to goals. Where our game's at right now, we can't afford those, though we did show good resiliency coming back. Jack [Eichel] obviously leading the charge, taking over the game there. We still didn't get the two points, though, and at the end of the day it's just … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Hurricanes
Botterill wants to see more improvement, especially at home
'“We have to improve in short situations here. Yes, we’ve been impressed with how we’ve performed in the last little bit here, but last night was disappointing, I thought we had an opportunity to continue with the point streak, but now we have to respond from that and have a good performance in front of our fans here."' … [Read more...] about Botterill wants to see more improvement, especially at home
Botterill on Kane: "Right now, we're not focusing on extensions."
'"Well aware of Evander's status, and his desires. Right now we're not focusing on extensions. We're looking at improving the team. For the most part, an expiring contract like that, you're bringing in a future asset. The team acquiring him is going for a Stanley Cup run."' … [Read more...] about Botterill on Kane: “Right now, we’re not focusing on extensions.”
Eichel records first hat trick, Sabres fall to Hurricanes in OT
'Johnson made his first start since December 2nd and made 29 saves.' … [Read more...] about Eichel records first hat trick, Sabres fall to Hurricanes in OT