'Last year Eichel missed the first month and a half of the season after suffering a high-ankle sprain in practice the day before the regular season started.' … [Read more...] about Sabres forward Jack Eichel diagnosed with high-ankle sprain, out indefinitely
Archives for February 12, 2018
Watch: Housley says Eichel could return this season
'“From my perspective, he seemed a lot better than what it was last year, seeing him move around after," Eichel's rommate Sam Reinhart told WGR 550's Paul Hamilton. "So I think he’s still optimistic and if he treats himself right and he does the things that are asked of him, hopefully he can come back sooner."' … [Read more...] about Watch: Housley says Eichel could return this season
Jack Eichel out indefinitely with sprained ankle
'The biggest relief for Sabres fans is that Eichel will not need surgery.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel out indefinitely with sprained ankle
Sabres fans have mixed reaction to Eichel’s injury
'“It’s tough but I think for the team it might be good because they’re not going anywhere this year so for them to lose more games they can get a better draft pick. They were last in the eastern conference so it’s a wash season so there’s no point in rushing him back,” said Klubek.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fans have mixed reaction to Eichel’s injury
Avalanche hold on against Sabres
'"We're going to have to simplify our game," Sabres defenseman Marco Scandella said. "Losing a guy like Jack, first of all, he's a leader in our room, and he's a great player. So, losing a great player like him is tough. Guys are going to have to step up. We're going to have to simplify our game and work a little bit harder."' … [Read more...] about Avalanche hold on against Sabres
Sabres unable to overcome early mistakes in loss to Avalanche
'"We just totally got away from a simple game, getting pucks deep, forechecking, working in the offensive zone," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "We wanted to play an east-west game, turning pucks over through the middle of the ice. … They have a terrific rush game and we just fed it and we got on our heels."' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to overcome early mistakes in loss to Avalanche
Eichel out indefinitely with high-ankle sprain
'He missed the first 21 games of last season with a left high-ankle sprain.' … [Read more...] about Eichel out indefinitely with high-ankle sprain
Sabres recall Baptiste from Amerks
'Baptiste (6'1", 205 lbs., 8/4/1995) joins the Sabres for the third time this season after scoring one goal in eight games during two stints with the team earlier this campaign. The Ottawa, Ontario native has recorded 18 points (7+11) in 36 games during his third professional season with the Amerks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Baptiste from Amerks
Monday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks' winless streak reaches five (Buffalo News) Hershey Bears Earn Thrilling 3-2 Overtime Victory (Harrisburg Patriot News) Amerks edged by Bears in overtime, winless streak reaches five games (Amerks.com) Late comeback, overtime winner earns Bears 3-2 victory (HersheyBears.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage