'Sports reporter Matt Bove happened to capture the moment Eichel was named team captain today.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel named Buffalo Sabres captain
Archives for October 4, 2018
Sabres' Eichel vows to continually grow and earn captaincy
'"It was a really humbling moment and I’m just so honored obviously that you know I’m in the conversation," Eichel said Wednesday morning. "First of all, to be a leader in this group and to be the captain, it’s an incredible honor. "' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eichel vows to continually grow and earn captaincy
Watch: One-on-one with Sabres goaltender Carter Hutton
'"I think we can do a lot, we have a lot of young talent, a lot of young players," Hutton told 7ABC. "I think it is one of those things that there is a little bit of unknown with some young kids that will get a big chance to play here. If they can come in and play well for us I think the potential is very very high. The way that everything is run here, it is a top-notch … [Read more...] about Watch: One-on-one with Sabres goaltender Carter Hutton
Eichel named Sabres captain
'The Sabres star center joins the ranks of Danny Gare, Gilbert Perreault, Danny Briere and Chris Drury to have the honor of wearing the "C" on the sweater.' … [Read more...] about Eichel named Sabres captain
Buffalo Sabres offering free home game tickets for military members
'Original Pizza Logs is also donating four 100-level tickets to a local member of the military at each Sabres home game. The winning veterans will be recognized on the ice prior to the national anthem.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres offering free home game tickets for military members
Eichel honored, humbled to be named captain of Sabres
'"Really, really humbling moment," Eichel said. "I'm so honored that I'm in the conversation, first of all, to be leader in this group and then obviously to be a captain, it's an incredible honor. I don't think I would've been given this opportunity if it wasn't for the other leaders in this room that have pushed me to be better and have taught me a lot about myself."' … [Read more...] about Eichel honored, humbled to be named captain of Sabres
Former captains offer advice to Eichel
'The one thing I learned over the years - I've seen it the longer I've been in the business - is when a player is named captain, they don't realize they're being named captain because of the physical and mental traits they already possess. And now that they're given that title, they feel they have to become something else.' … [Read more...] about Former captains offer advice to Eichel
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Simply making playoffs isn't enough for Amerks this year (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage