'Perfect. Matthews and close friend Jack Eichel concocted the signature moment of Sunday's NHL All-Star Game in the wake of the NHL's continued absurdity with replay challenges.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Eichel and Matthews concoct funny moment, keep making serious statement
Archives for January 2018
Eichel shows off his skills in Tampa Bay
'Eichel scored the game-winning goal for the Atlantic Division in their first game against the Metropolitan Division, and added two assists.' … [Read more...] about Eichel shows off his skills in Tampa Bay
Eichel, Atlantic finish 2nd in All-Star Tournament
'However, Eichel was kept off the board in the title showdown against the Pacific, in an eventual 5-2 loss.' … [Read more...] about Eichel, Atlantic finish 2nd in All-Star Tournament
Goal celebration highlights memorable All-Star experience for Eichel
'"He said, 'Hey, if we score here, let's both point at the net,'" Eichel, playing in his first All-Star Game, said. "…We were kind of just like, 'Oh, we better score on this shift so we can do it.' Luckily we did."' … [Read more...] about Goal celebration highlights memorable All-Star experience for Eichel
Sabres at the All-Star break: Where did it go wrong?
'Square peg, meet round hole. Housley's system won't work well here until a more mobile defense corps is built, starting with next year's full-time promotion of Brendan Guhle.' … [Read more...] about Sabres at the All-Star break: Where did it go wrong?
Sabres' bounceback week puts Eichel in good mood for his big weekend
'"When we're on the road, we understand the challenge at hand," Eichel said. "I think we need to bring that at home, take more pride in our ice and playing in front of our home fans. At home this year, I don't think we've brought the energy and passion that we need to bring. So we've got 20 games here, basically at home the entire month. We need to use that to our advantage.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ bounceback week puts Eichel in good mood for his big weekend
Eichel on Eric Wood's retirement: 'I know how much football means to him'
'"It's really unfortunate," Eichel said Saturday at NHL All-Star Media Day. "Somebody like Eric who has had such an impact on the community in Buffalo and who is so well-liked ... just speaking to people inside the organization with the Bills or Sabres or just in the city in general, everyone has such good things to say about him.' … [Read more...] about Eichel on Eric Wood’s retirement: ‘I know how much football means to him’
Eichel finishes third in Fastest Skater competition
'The Buffalo Sabres' center picked up speed as he flew around the Amalie Arena ice, finishing third in the event with a time of 13.828 seconds.' … [Read more...] about Eichel finishes third in Fastest Skater competition
All-Star Notebook: Preds' Laviolette says Housley will figure it out
'"There's definitely a learning curve but I think Phil did an excellent job in Nashville. He was very well prepared. ... It's been a tough start for him but I see him as a coach who can last and get it going in Buffalo."' … [Read more...] about All-Star Notebook: Preds’ Laviolette says Housley will figure it out
Inside the Sabres: Beauty sleep makes Okposo's game look good
'"I fixed some stuff with sleep patterns, and that seemed to give me some better energy," Okposo said. "You get into the science, and it makes a big difference."' … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres: Beauty sleep makes Okposo’s game look good
Former Sabres defenseman Mike Weber happy in retirement
'“I’m 30 years old, I need a knee replacement,” Weber told the Times Herald by phone Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres defenseman Mike Weber happy in retirement
Eichel finishes 3rd in fastest skater competition
'Sabres star forward Jack Eichel, who is participating in his first All-Star Weekend, finished third (13.828) behind Tampa Bay’s Brayden Point, who clocked in at 13.579 seconds.' … [Read more...] about Eichel finishes 3rd in fastest skater competition
Eichel places 3rd in Faster Skater event at All-Star Skills Competition
'"I tried to jump the gun. I wanted a good jump and I ended up kind of double taking. Your path is a big thing. I didn't really do any homework on it. You'd probably like to take the turns a little bit wider to keep your speed and I think I tried to cut it a little too tight, maybe. It worked against me. But it was fun. It was good."' … [Read more...] about Eichel places 3rd in Faster Skater event at All-Star Skills Competition
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks head into All-Star break with OT win (Buffalo News) Criscuolo sends Amerks into all-star break with 4-3 OT win in Belleville (Amerks.com) Criscuolo scores OT winner to beat Senators (BellevilleSens.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres Notebook: Eichel to show off skill at All-Star Weekend
'Eichel will be making his first All-Star appearance at perhaps the hottest point of his career. He's a point-a-game player for the first time (49 points in 49 games), and has hit the 20-goal mark for the third straight year. He has 25 points in 17 games since Dec. 15, tied for the NHL scoring lead in that span with Colorado's Nathan MacKinnon.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Eichel to show off skill at All-Star Weekend