'"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
Archives for 2018
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
Sabres collect themselves after Antipin's injury, storm past Predators
'Jack Eichel led the way, tying a franchise record with five assists. Sam Reinhart collected his second career hat trick, with two of the goals coming on the Hartnell major. Kyle Okposo had two goals, with others notched by Jason Pominville and Ryan O'Reilly.' … [Read more...] about Sabres collect themselves after Antipin’s injury, storm past Predators
Preds' Hartnell on Antipin hit: 'I wasn't head-hunting'
'"I wasn't head-hunting," Hartnell said. "We were leading the game at that time. Five-minute penalty and they score three quick ones, and that's really ballgame. It's unfortunate. I feel really bad about it. I didn't try to hurt the guy. It was just kind of a hockey play. Those plays happen 10, 15 times a game. It was just an unfortunate accident."' … [Read more...] about Preds’ Hartnell on Antipin hit: ‘I wasn’t head-hunting’
Sabres Notebook: Mittelstadt's return sparks memories of Cup final visit
'A little more than nine months ago, Casey Mittelstadt was a wide-eyed 18-year-old getting shown the red carpet by the NHL in advance of the draft. He was on the top prospects' annual trip to Game Four of the Stanley Cup final and it landed him in the Music City.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Mittelstadt’s return sparks memories of Cup final visit
The Wraparound: Sabres 7, Predators 4
'Sam Reinhart scored the first two, at 15:04 and 17:18, and Kyle Okposo tallied on a wrist shot at 19:00 to put Buffalo into a 6-4 lead through 40 minutes. Reinhart added another goal in the third period for his second career hat trick.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 7, Predators 4
Inside the Sabres: Junior Sabres making major statement
'"What you're starting to see now is really the work that's been put in dating back to when this all started," Adams said, "that approach that we looked at to say, 'How do we really do something special? What does that mean? How do we lay it out?'"' … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres: Junior Sabres making major statement
Inside the NHL: Music City's iconic draft still striking right notes 15 years later
'It was here in 2003 that the most iconic entry draft in league history took place. It's incredible to go down the list of selections -- and not just from the first round -- to see the impact they're having on their teams with the 2018 playoffs looming.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Music City’s iconic draft still striking right notes 15 years later
In Casey Mittelstadt, Sabres fans are given another reason to hope
'Heading into their final five games, the Sabres (24-41-16) have a firm grip on last place with 60 points, five behind Arizona (27-40-11). If it takes a mini-tank, there can be no letting up now in the race to draft Swedish defenseman Rasmus Dahlin, this year’s uncontested top prospect.' … [Read more...] about In Casey Mittelstadt, Sabres fans are given another reason to hope
Sabres’ Victor Antipin ‘doing good’ after scary hit from behind
'“We haven’t talked to our doctors, we’ll know more tomorrow,” Sabres coach Phil Housley told reporters following his return to Nashville, where he spent four seasons as an assistant. “As far as I know, he’s doing well right now.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Victor Antipin ‘doing good’ after scary hit from behind
Sunday's Nashville Coverage
Predators lose to Sabres in Eeli Tolvanen debut (Nashville Tennessean) Photo gallery (Nashville Tennessean) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Sabres' Four Power-Play Goals Sink Preds (NashvillePredators.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Nashville Coverage
Reinhart scores 3 as Sabres stun NHL-leading Predators 7-4
'Despite a league-worst 60 points, the Sabres outshot Nashville from the start and chased goalie Pekka Rinne after he gave up six goals on 29 shots through two periods.' … [Read more...] about Reinhart scores 3 as Sabres stun NHL-leading Predators 7-4