'“It’s a pretty simple answer, to be honest with you,” Eichel said passionately this morning. “I’m playing because I’m a hockey player. It’s kind of ridiculous for somebody to think we’re out of the playoffs and we don’t have an opportunity to really do anything with our season that I would just pack my year in. It’s not who I am as a person, it’s not who I’ve ever been, it’s … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel scoffs at notion he should’ve ended season after injury
Archives for 2018
Sabres could utilize speedy line of youngsters in future
'“We’re just keeping it simple and using our speed,” Rodrigues said Tuesday. “We all have kind of the same approach of just wanting to get pucks to the net and kind of hound the net, and we’ve been doing a pretty good job of that.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres could utilize speedy line of youngsters in future
Wednesday's Arizona Coverage
Game Day: Arizona Coyotes take on Sabres in Buffalo (Arizona Republic) Coyotes, Sabres just looking for positives (The Sports Xchange) Battle for the bottom: Coyotes, Sabres vying with others for best lottery odds (KMVP-FM) Coyotes at Sabres preview (NHL.com) Pre-Game Capsule: Coyotes at Sabres (ArizonaCoyotes.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Arizona Coverage
Sabres' Eichel thinks coming back to play from his injury is not controversial
'“It’s kind of ridiculous for someone to think that the fact that we’re out of the playoffs and we don’t have the opportunity to really do anything with our season that I would just pack my year in. It’s not who I am as a person, it’s not who I have ever been and it’s not who I am as a hockey player.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eichel thinks coming back to play from his injury is not controversial
Young trio finds quick chemistry as linemates
'The three players have spent quite a bit of time with one another as of late. Before games they can be found sitting together on the home bench, looking out onto the ice. Their stalls in the Buffalo Sabres dressing room are situated next to each other: Bailey on the left, Rodrigues in the middle and Baptiste on the right.' … [Read more...] about Young trio finds quick chemistry as linemates
As Phil Housley fumes about goalie interference, GMs discuss it
'"Their skate went into our goalie in the crease, in the blue paint," said Housley, his voice rising in the KeyBank Center media room. "I would call that 100 out of 100 times. To me, that's goalie interference. His skate hits Linus' skate, which doesn't allow him to get down into the butterfly and make the save.' … [Read more...] about As Phil Housley fumes about goalie interference, GMs discuss it
Mike Harrington: Predators live up to billing, look like Cup favorite
'Hot chicken and barbecue for everybody.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Predators live up to billing, look like Cup favorite
Sabres Notebook: Options for Mittelstadt; Johnson on Ullmark; Lehner banged up
'The ideal situation from Buffalo's standpoint would be to sign the center to an amateur tryout contract for this season and an entry-level deal that begins in 2018-19. It wouldn't be the best business move for Mittelstadt if he preferred to burn a year, but it would allow him to get professional, minor-league games under his belt before next season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Options for Mittelstadt; Johnson on Ullmark; Lehner banged up
The Wraparound: Predators 4, Sabres 0
'The Sabres outshot Nashville, 35-32, but couldn't beat goaltender Pekke Rinne. He improved to 40-9-4 as the Preds moved to 48-14-10.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Predators 4, Sabres 0
Vet to get 'ceremonial' key to home he already lives in at Sabres game
'He already has the keys and the house, but Walmart has since signed on as a sponsor of Black's home. The company, which is featured in promotional packages during Sabres games, is using Monday's event as a chance to recognize its generosity. Walmart representatives will join Black and Ken Eakes, executive director of the Military Warriors Support Foundation, for a presentation … [Read more...] about Vet to get ‘ceremonial’ key to home he already lives in at Sabres game
Sabres play well against heavyweight Predators, still lose
'At this point in another lost season, playing well against a powerhouse team gearing up for a run to the Stanley Cup – the Predators have won nine straight road games – represents progress.' … [Read more...] about Sabres play well against heavyweight Predators, still lose
Sabres notes: Predators’ Ryan Ellis grew close to Phil Housley
'“He was more of almost a friend than a coach,” said Ellis, who scored a career-high 16 goals last season. “That goes a long way with the length of the season and every year, year in and year out.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Predators’ Ryan Ellis grew close to Phil Housley
Tuesday's Nashville Coverage
Predators' point streak reaches record 15 games in victory against Sabres (Nashville Tennessean) Predators rave about Rinne, believe he'll win Vezina Trophy (NHL.com) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Rinne Continues Vezina Push, Shuts Out Sabres as Preds Win Again (NashvillePredators.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Nashville Coverage
Rinne gets 40th win as Predators beat Sabres 4-0
'“I can’t fault the way our guys played. I thought they brought their best game,” Housley said. “One thing I’d like to see our guys do better is stop in front of the net and start pounding it, whacking at some loose pucks there.”' … [Read more...] about Rinne gets 40th win as Predators beat Sabres 4-0
Nashville shuts out Sabres 4-0
'This game has fallen into the trap of so many others this season. The visitors are now content with running the time off of the clock, now that the Sabres have failed to convert on their early power play chance this frame. It was a carryover from the second period, and yielded little to no offense.' … [Read more...] about Nashville shuts out Sabres 4-0