'"You can just see it," linemate Zemgus Girgensons said. "When he's playing a certain way, he's unstoppable. You're on a line with him, it makes hockey fun. He's a fast skater and keeping up with him is definitely a thing. It makes me faster, gets me going more."' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: In Winter Classic spotlight, Eichel looks to stay hot out in the cold
Archives for January 2018
Winter Classic memories: A roll call of the previous New Year's games outdoors
'The snow. The crowd. A TV spectacle unlike anything the NHL had ever seen. Crosby vs. Miller in the shootout. The stories of the day are frozen in Sabres annals as one of the most inconic games in the club's history. The game went so well it became the forerunner of one of the NHL's most notable annual traditions.' … [Read more...] about Winter Classic memories: A roll call of the previous New Year’s games outdoors
Sabres Notebook: Lehner is hot; Kane is witty; Johnson is popular
'He has a .935 save percentage in his last nine games, putting up a 4-2-3 record despite spotty goal support. His .928 save percentage in December ranked fifth among NHL goalies heading into New Year's Eve. He's stopped 234 of the last 246 shots at five-on-five, an impressive .951 save percentage. That includes three goals that were technically six-on-five since the opponent … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Lehner is hot; Kane is witty; Johnson is popular
Winter Classic offers Sabres’ Jack Eichel national showcase
'“I thought earlier in the year there were some times where I was playing well and not getting rewarded, and I thought the same for our team,” said Eichel, who had only seven goals and 20 points in his first 27 games. “I think that over the last few games or so we’ve been a more consistent team shift in and shift out and it’s shown."' … [Read more...] about Winter Classic offers Sabres’ Jack Eichel national showcase
Sabres notes: Winter Classic brings players back to childhood
'“It’s funny to say, but you don’t even really dream about something like this because you think it’s never going to really happen,” Rodrigues said. “There’s only one a year, Winter Classic at least. It didn’t really set in until I stepped out on the ice this morning.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Winter Classic brings players back to childhood
Sabres Return to Spotlight for the Winter Classic’s 10th Anniversary
'Buffalo has the Eastern Conference’s worst record, with only 10 wins in 38 games. That is by far the fewest wins of any team to participate in the Winter Classic.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Return to Spotlight for the Winter Classic’s 10th Anniversary
Sabres happy to be at Winter Classic, but focused on securing two points vs. Rangers
'“It’s a great opportunity for us,” Housley said after practice at Citi Field. “Guys were energetic today; I think our team is moving in the right direction. We’d like to be in a better position at this point in the season…Each situation brings its own unique presentation as far as what we’ve got to do to win a hockey game. We’ve got a little bit of confidence right now, so … [Read more...] about Sabres happy to be at Winter Classic, but focused on securing two points vs. Rangers
Monday's New York Coverage
Sabres Return to Spotlight for the Winter Classic’s 10th Anniversary (New York Times) Sabres happy to be at Winter Classic, but focused on securing two points vs. Rangers (Newsday) Rangers, Sabres take center stage at Winter Classic (The Sports Xchange) Rangers at Sabres preview (NHL.com) Rangers Battle Sabres in 2018 Winter Classic (NYRangers.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s New York Coverage
Sabres’ Pominville can see how Winter Classic has evolved
'“The first one was a lot of unknown, no one really knew what the turnout was going to be. Obviously the way it went, the way the fans responded, the way it looked on TV, the way the game ended, I don’t think you could’ve asked for a better scenario for the league.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Pominville can see how Winter Classic has evolved
Rangers, Sabres prepared for cold, windy Winter Classic conditions
'“All those elements are going to come into play,” said Sabres head coach Phil Housley. “Hopefully the wind will be at our back for three periods. I know that’s not going to be the case but we’re going to put a good game plan together just using other coaches’ experience here, being in this game and what it’s all about. We’ll be ready to go.”' … [Read more...] about Rangers, Sabres prepared for cold, windy Winter Classic conditions
The Sabres got to test out the ice at Citi Field
'The thing I noticed the most standing outside at practice was the wind. It’s supposed to be even windier at game-time and Housley said that will dictate the game plan, “Yes, all those elements will come into play, but we’re going to put a good game plan together just using other coach’s experiences here after being in this game.”' … [Read more...] about The Sabres got to test out the ice at Citi Field
Sabres' staying loose as Winter Classic approaches
'"Most kids I probably think dream of playing in this game," Eichel told reporters. "I'm just so excited that I'm able to be a part of it and just to share this moment and this entire experience with my family and the people that have been close to me. It's pretty special, it's been a great weekend."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ staying loose as Winter Classic approaches
Sabres prepare for Winter Classic ahead of New Year’s Day
'“That was kind of weird. A couple times I had the puck I came up and couldn’t see,” Ryan O’Reilly said after practice. “Hopefully the sun gets down, might have to delay it, but it’ll be difficult for sure.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prepare for Winter Classic ahead of New Year’s Day
Eichel ready to take center stage for Sabres at Winter Classic
'When the Sabres were shut out a franchise-record three consecutive times about a month ago -- 3-0 to the Montreal Canadiens on Nov. 25; 2-0 to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Nov. 28; 4-0 to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Dec. 1 -- Eichel could easily have allowed his frustrations to fester. Instead, he has rebounded to carry the Sabres on his young shoulders, accruing 16 points (eight … [Read more...] about Eichel ready to take center stage for Sabres at Winter Classic
Winter Classic making dreams come true for Rangers, Sabres
'"When I was growing up, there wasn't an outdoor game," Bogosian said. "You always thought about the NHL. I always did. It's cool that kids nowadays get a chance to see this. As much media coverage as we've gotten and how the NHL has grown the last 10 years, it's been pretty cool. Hopefully it just keeps growing more and more and makes kids want to be able to play in a game … [Read more...] about Winter Classic making dreams come true for Rangers, Sabres