'"We were very disappointed that Victor was injured from the hit last night," Sabres General Manager Jason Botterill said in a statement issued Sunday night to The Buffalo News. "While we strongly disagree with the decision made by Player Safety earlier today, our main concern right now is Victor's well being and recovery."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Antipin’s season likely over as Hartnell avoids suspension
Archives for April 2, 2018
Basketball, football helped pave path to NHL for Sabres’ Kyle Okposo
'“Being a multi-sport athlete’s really important for kids,” he said Friday inside KeyBank Center. “For me, it was really important just to grow my athleticism and not focus on one sport. When I became too hockey focused, I didn’t like it as much, it just kind took some of the love out of the game for me.”' … [Read more...] about Basketball, football helped pave path to NHL for Sabres’ Kyle Okposo
Sabres’ Victor Antipin out indefinitely with concussion, other injuries
'Hartnell told reporters following the game he planned to walk to the Buffalo dressing room and let the Sabres know he wasn’t trying to hurt Antipin.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Victor Antipin out indefinitely with concussion, other injuries
Monday's Toronto Coverage
Game day: Sabres at Maple Leafs (Toronto Sun) Monday NHL game preview: Buffalo Sabres at Toronto Maple Leafs (Toronto Star) Playoff-bound Maple Leafs host struggling Sabres (The Sports Xchange) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Toronto Coverage
Predators' Scott Hartnell felt bad after knocking Sabres' Victor Antipin out of game
'"It was unfortunate, and I feel really bad about it," Hartnell said. "I'm going to (the Sabres' locker room). I know a couple of guys over there, just to pass on my thoughts and let them know I didn't try to hurt the guy. It was just kind of a hockey play. Those plays happen 10 to 15 times a game, and it was just an unfortunate accident."' … [Read more...] about Predators’ Scott Hartnell felt bad after knocking Sabres’ Victor Antipin out of game
Sabres’ Antipin out indefinitely with concussion after hit
'The Sabres say Antipin will be out indefinitely. He was to fly with the team later Sunday to Toronto, where the Sabres face the Maple Leafs on Monday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Antipin out indefinitely with concussion after hit
Sabres' Comm. Ave. connection looks to build a future together in Buffalo
'The Sabres organization hosts the top line of the 2015 Terrier squad that went to the national title game. Eichel, who led the nation in scoring and won the Hobey Baker that season, still plays with that season’s second leading scorer, Evan Rodrigues. The connection grew deeper at the NHL trade deadline when the Sabres added Danny O’Regan, the third wheel to that line, as part … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Comm. Ave. connection looks to build a future together in Buffalo
Sabres' Antipin has a concussion with other multiple injuries
'The Russian defenseman also suffered a broken nose, facial lacerations and needs dental work.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Antipin has a concussion with other multiple injuries
Antipin diagnosed with concussion following hit in Nashville
'The team announced Sunday that he's been diagnosed with a concussion in addition to sustaining facial lacerations, a broken nose and dental injuries. He will be out indefinitely.' … [Read more...] about Antipin diagnosed with concussion following hit in Nashville