'"I mean I think you always want more practice time," Eichel said. "Four and a half weeks it's been now. As much as you skate and you do everything you can, it's a lot different than being on the ice with these guys competing and battling. ... I'm just going to try and take the right steps forward to get back as soon as I can but I don't obviously want to rush it. I want to get … [Read more...] about Eichel won’t play Thursday but his return inches closer
Archives for March 15, 2018
Sabres Notebook: Bailey call-up delays AHL suspension
'"I think there's a lot of emotions down in Rochester," Bailey said. "That's a team that we can see ourselves potentially playing in the playoffs. ... Obviously my intent was not to hit him like that at all. I don't wish that on anybody. I think it was just a quick play. I was in desperation mode with a guy in front of the net."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Bailey call-up delays AHL suspension
With goalie Linus Ullmark up, Sabres have crowded net
'But soon or later, Ullmark, the only Sabres goalie with a contract for next season, will play. When they summoned him Jan. 11, he responded with a 44-save effort in a 2-1 win against the Columbus Blue Jackets, his only NHL appearance this season.' … [Read more...] about With goalie Linus Ullmark up, Sabres have crowded net
Sabres’ Jack Eichel out Thursday; Kyle Okposo doing well
'“He felt really good today,” Housley said this afternoon inside KeyBank Center. “It’s one of those things we’re trying to ease him back into things. He’s been out a long time, he’s got to get some practices in.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel out Thursday; Kyle Okposo doing well
Thursday's Toronto Coverage
Game Day: Maple Leafs at Sabres (Toronto Sun) Thursday game preview: Toronto Maple Leafs at Buffalo Sabres (Toronto Star) Sabres would like to repeat recent history vs. Maple Leafs (The Sports Xchange) Maple Leafs at Sabres preview (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Toronto Coverage
Sabres' Eichel continues to progress, but he won't play Thursday
'Eichel might play on Saturday, but Housley said, “That could be a possibility, but I don’t want to put a timeline on it, I just feel that his progression is all that matters to us and he’s got to feel comfortable, but we’ll continue to evaluate it every day.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eichel continues to progress, but he won’t play Thursday
The Sabres bring back Bailey
'He has four goals and six points in his last six games with the Amerks, but is currently suspended in the AHL for one game. The suspension was for a check to the head of a Syracuse player last Sunday. Bailey was supposed to sit out Thursday’s game.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres bring back Bailey
Eichel takes another step forward, but will not play Thursday
'"He felt really good today," the Sabres coach said. "It's one of those things, we're trying to ease him back into things. He's been out a long time, he's got to get some practices in. He won't be playing tomorrow."' … [Read more...] about Eichel takes another step forward, but will not play Thursday
Sabres recall Bailey
'Bailey (6'4", 214 lbs., 7/1/1995), who joins the Sabres for his third recall this season, has four points (3+1) in eight games for the Sabres this season, including a goal in the team's last game on March 10. Currently in his third professional season, the Buffalo native has recorded eight points (5+3) in 48 career NHL games for the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Bailey