'Eichel missed seven weeks with the injury last season. Only eight weeks remain this year.' … [Read more...] about Loss of Eichel leaves holes in Sabres’ stats, confidence level
Archives for February 12, 2018
Mike Harrington: Caution is the right approach with Sabres' Eichel
'Now two major injuries in two years. They were both flukes. You can't worry Eichel is injury prone. At least not yet. But he's going to now miss roughly a quarter of the season in two of his first three years in the league. Not good.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Caution is the right approach with Sabres’ Eichel
Sabres Notebook: Mistakes galore; Nelson scores first goal; O'Reilly shines
'"We didn't stick to our game plan," center Evan Rodrigues said in KeyBank Center. "We didn't keep things simple, and that led to them getting too many good chances, too many good looks at our net. Even though we scored four goals, when you play like that you're going give up what we gave up, and you're not going to win many games."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Mistakes galore; Nelson scores first goal; O’Reilly shines
The Wraparound: Avalanche 5, Sabres 4
'Ristolainen was on the ice for all five goals by the Avs and was benched for parts of the second and third periods.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Avalanche 5, Sabres 4
Jack Eichel’s absence will hurt Sabres
'The Sabres stand 30th in a 31-team league and have scored the second-fewest goals. They could ill afford to lose their MVP and only NHL All-Star.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel’s absence will hurt Sabres
Sabres struggle in first game without Jack Eichel, lose to Avalache
'In Sunday’s 5-4 loss to the Colorado Avalanche, a game the Sabres somehow hung around in despite being thoroughly outplayed, Ristolainen performed terribly, enduring arguably the worst night of his career.' … [Read more...] about Sabres struggle in first game without Jack Eichel, lose to Avalache
Monday's Colorado Coverage
Avalanche holds on to defeat Buffalo Sabres (Denver Post) Avalanche foe Sabres play without star center Jack Eichel (Denver Post) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Bourque Steps Up In Buffalo (ColoradoAvalanche.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Colorado Coverage
Jost, Bourque help Avalanche hang on for 5-4 win over Sabres
'“It’s just a bad game and it should not happen,” said Ristolainen, who was benched for much of the remainder of the second period.' … [Read more...] about Jost, Bourque help Avalanche hang on for 5-4 win over Sabres
Sabres’ Eichel out indefinitely with sprained right ankle
'Buffalo Sabres leading scorer Jack Eichel is out indefinitely after being diagnosed with a sprained right ankle.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eichel out indefinitely with sprained right ankle
Comeback falls short, Colorado defeats Sabres 5-4
'Gabriel Bourque gets the goal on a backhand attempt of a bad rebound in front. Many are headed for the exits.' … [Read more...] about Comeback falls short, Colorado defeats Sabres 5-4
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Avalanche
'"We made a good push but that's a tough team. Especially when it's 6-on-5 there. It's almost like their penalty killers, you could say, where they're third in league I believe before this game. So yeah, too little too late."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Avalanche
The Sabres began life without Jack Eichel
'The Rodrigues line was by far the best. In the first period, it was the only line that got into the offensive zone and got a forecheck going. Sam Reinhart led the charge getting in deep more than once. He also got back quickly and turned a 3-on-2 into a 3-on-3.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres began life without Jack Eichel
Sabres' Eichel has a high-ankle sprain
'If this injury takes the same amount of time to heal, Eichel will not be back this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eichel has a high-ankle sprain
Button: Nylander needs to show his worth to the Sabres
'"I've seen Alex Nylander compete and play hard and make a difference in games. I even saw glimpses of it at the World Junior tournament," Button said with Brayton Wilson and Joe DiBiase on Sports Talk Sunday on WGR. "To me, Alex has the potential to be an elite player. If I just wanted to do what I thought their absolute potential was, not just their potential plus how they've … [Read more...] about Button: Nylander needs to show his worth to the Sabres
5 Observations: Avalanche topple Sabres 5-4
'Rasmus Ristolainen likely had his worst game of the season and quite possibly his career on Sunday against the Avalanche.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Avalanche topple Sabres 5-4