‘”Well, it’s good to see some emotion,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said. “It was a battle practice out there focusing on some areas we need to improve on. Tempers flared up but it was more about being in the heat of the battle and guys being frustrated with where we are and sometimes emotions get high.”‘
Archives for January 11, 2018
Sabres Notebook: Jack Eichel named to the NHL All-Star Game
‘Eichel leads the Sabres in goals (17), assists (22) and points (39). He will be part of the 2018 NHL All-Star Weekend scheduled for Jan. 27-28 at Amalie Arena in Tampa which again will feature a three-game tournament, played in a 3-on-3 format. Teams are competing for a $1 million winner-take-all prize pool.’
Sabres’ Justin Falk yells at, shoves Evander Kane during practice
‘“It’s just spur of the moment, emotions are running high,” an agitated Falk said in the dressing room. “This time of year, where we’re at, everyone’s got a situation they’re in, just heat of the moment, boiled over.’
Sabres notes: Jack Eichel earns first NHL All-Star Game appearance
‘Since recording his first hat trick Dec. 15, Eichel has scored nine times in 11 games, tying him with Boston’s Patrice Bergeron for the most goals in that span. Eichel’s 15 points are tied for fourth.’
Thursday’s Columbus Coverage
Sabres get testy ahead of game against Blue Jackets (The Sports Xchange)
Blue Jackets at Sabres preview (NHL.com)
Preview: Jackets hunt for third straight win in series finale vs Buffalo (BlueJackets.com)
Tempers flare between Sabres’ Kane, Falk during practice
‘Falk called the altercation “spur of the moment,” and says it might be good for players to show more passion given that Buffalo sits last in the Eastern Conference standings.’
Tempers boil over during Sabres practice
‘Kane felt bad for Bogosian. They’ve been teammates since Atlanta and he said, “It was weird, we were just battling and got tangled up and we were both falling and obviously he was in some discomfort and just a freak accident and hopefully he’ll be OK.’
Sabres’ Eichel is a first time All Star
‘Joining Eichel up front are Brad Marchand Boston, Aleksander Barkov Florida, Auston Matthews Toronto, Stephen Stamkos Tampa Bay and Nikita Kucherov Tampa Bay.’
Tempers flare at Sabres practice after altercation between Kane and Falk
‘“Shut the *expletive* up, you selfish *expletive*,” Falk screamed at Kane.’
Eichel lone Sabres’ representative at NHL All-Star game
‘Eichel, 21, has been one of the lone bright spots for the struggling Sabres, tallying 39 [17G, 22A] points in 43 games. In his short career, Eichel has 152 points in 185 games.’