'"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 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
Return uncertain, but Eichel relieved to be back on ice
'"He just had a tough practice with some contact," Housley said. "We'll see how he reacts after today, evaluate it tomorrow and just take it day to day."' … [Read more...] about Return uncertain, but Eichel relieved to be back on ice
Sabres Notebook: Ullmark to get chances in goal; Eichel on Kane trade; Bailey suspended by AHL
'Lehner is a restricted free agent after the season and Johnson is an unrestricted free agent. Ullmark, 24, is signed through next year at a cap hit of $750,000 and it appears the Sabres want to give him a chance to get some more NHL games in before the 2017-18 campaign ends on April 7.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Ullmark to get chances in goal; Eichel on Kane trade; Bailey suspended by AHL
Sabres’ Jack Eichel feels good after first practice, unsure of return
'“I would like to play as quickly as I can,” Eichel said inside KeyBank Center. “It’s more about how I feel and how my ankle reacts in practice today, how it feels tomorrow, how I feel physically.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel feels good after first practice, unsure of return
Sabres’ Eichel returns to practice for 1st time in a month
'Eichel says he’d like to start playing as soon as possible. But he adds it’s premature to pick a specific game. He says the timetable will depend on his conditioning level and how his ankle responds to the lengthy on-ice session Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eichel returns to practice for 1st time in a month
Sabres’ Eichel returns to practice for first time since ankle injury
'Despite playing only 55 games this season, Eichel still leads the Sabres in goals (22), assists (31) and points (53).' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eichel returns to practice for first time since ankle injury
Eichel returns to practice
'Seth Griffith was also back on the ice for the Sabres this morning, but he was rotating with Jordan Nolan on a line with Benoit Pouliot and Jacob Josefson.' … [Read more...] about Eichel returns to practice