'Barring the ability to win games singlehandedly for the Sabres, Eichel has been everything Buffalo could have asked for this season. After two seasons of playing second fiddle to Ryan O’Reilly as the Sabres’ top center, Eichel has taken the mantle this season. He has a higher average ice time than any other Buffalo forward, skates more even-strength ice time than any other … [Read more...] about Eichel’s dominance is a beacon of light in another dark season for Sabres
Archives for February 2018
Panthers double up Buffalo 4-2
'The Panthers look like the fresher team early. They are trying to take the play to Buffalo and forcing the play in the Sabres' zone.' … [Read more...] about Panthers double up Buffalo 4-2
The Sabres need an identity to get their fans back
'If you look at that quote, that’s the problem here in Buffalo. The Sabres are not a good team, but they also rarely entertain. Fans and visiting players comment all the time how quiet it is here and that’s because there’s nothing to cheer about.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres need an identity to get their fans back
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Panthers
'"Those couple penalties that we let them capitalize on sort of broke open the game there in the first. We can't take that many penalties."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Panthers
Botterill - "Its tough to predict, there is a lot of discussion right now"
'Botterill's biggest challenge will be building the team to be competitive as fast as possible going forward, which has been done recently by other teams, "You seen situations in Colorado and New Jersey where they've been able to turn it around fairly quickly. It's something that were certainly striving for. How our younger players come through the ranks here, how quickly they … [Read more...] about Botterill – “Its tough to predict, there is a lot of discussion right now”
5 Observations: Panthers take down Sabres 4-2
'Another home game, another home loss for the Sabres who still only have six wins at KeyBank Center this season. From the looks of it, Thursday was one of the most poorly attended games in years. Judging by the crowd you would think this was a preseason game but with the way things have been going can you blame fans for staying home?' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Panthers take down Sabres 4-2
Sabres continue to struggle at home, fall 4-2 to Panthers
'They have won just one time at KeyBank Center since the year began and six times all season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres continue to struggle at home, fall 4-2 to Panthers
Yandle propels Panthers past Sabres
'"We definitely had enough chances after the first period," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "I thought we had them on the ropes a couple times, and unfortunately we were missing the net, trying to be too fine."' … [Read more...] about Yandle propels Panthers past Sabres
Sabres can't overcome early penalties in loss to Florida
'"We can't start the game taking four penalties," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "Everything was going in the right direction, we take a penalty. I understand we're going to have to kill penalties, but we shoot a puck over the glass five-on-three and we lose a draw, now we're chasing the game again."' … [Read more...] about Sabres can’t overcome early penalties in loss to Florida
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Captain America Gionta excited for 'special' night with Amerks (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
How to break Kane's slump? Sabres hope it's a return to Eichel's line
'Kane remains second on the Sabres to Eichel in goals (16) and points (36) but much of that damage was done in October and November when he was playing with Eichel. When the calendar hit Dec. 1, Kane had 12 goals and 11 assists. Since then, he has just four goals and nine assists in the last 25 games.' … [Read more...] about How to break Kane’s slump? Sabres hope it’s a return to Eichel’s line
Sabres Notebook: NHL fines Hall, backs Sabres' position on Okposo hit
'"The thing that was concerning to me is the distance that it come from and that he's looking at the player's numbers when he's going for the puck," Housley said. "Kyle, who is a very strong player, got up right away and that was part of the ruling of the referee. But it's good to see the NHL came forward and recognized it and fined Taylor Hall. I know that's not part of his … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: NHL fines Hall, backs Sabres’ position on Okposo hit
Sabres’ Evander Kane slumping as trade deadline approaches
'“It’s not something I really try to block out,” Kane, who was reunited with top center Jack Eichel on Wednesday, said of his future.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Evander Kane slumping as trade deadline approaches
Sabres notes: Kyle Okposo unhappy with Taylor Hall’s hit
'“That’s the play you’re trying to eliminate, right?” Okposo said Wednesday after the NHL fined Hall $5,000, the maximum allowable under the collective bargaining agreement. “There’s no place for that.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Kyle Okposo unhappy with Taylor Hall’s hit
Thursday's Florida Coverage
Preview: Panthers at Sabres, 7 p.m., Thursday (South Florida Sun Sentinel) Sabres aim to rebound vs. Panthers (The Sports Xchange) Panthers at Sabres preview (NHL.com) Panthers Look for Repeat Performance Against Sabres (FloridaPanthers.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Florida Coverage