'The Sabres stand 30th in a 31-team league and have scored the second-fewest goals. They could ill afford to lose their MVP and only NHL All-Star.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel’s absence will hurt Sabres
Archives for 2018
Sabres struggle in first game without Jack Eichel, lose to Avalache
'In Sunday’s 5-4 loss to the Colorado Avalanche, a game the Sabres somehow hung around in despite being thoroughly outplayed, Ristolainen performed terribly, enduring arguably the worst night of his career.' … [Read more...] about Sabres struggle in first game without Jack Eichel, lose to Avalache
Monday's Colorado Coverage
Avalanche holds on to defeat Buffalo Sabres (Denver Post) Avalanche foe Sabres play without star center Jack Eichel (Denver Post) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Bourque Steps Up In Buffalo (ColoradoAvalanche.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Colorado Coverage
Jost, Bourque help Avalanche hang on for 5-4 win over Sabres
'“It’s just a bad game and it should not happen,” said Ristolainen, who was benched for much of the remainder of the second period.' … [Read more...] about Jost, Bourque help Avalanche hang on for 5-4 win over Sabres
Sabres’ Eichel out indefinitely with sprained right ankle
'Buffalo Sabres leading scorer Jack Eichel is out indefinitely after being diagnosed with a sprained right ankle.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eichel out indefinitely with sprained right ankle
Comeback falls short, Colorado defeats Sabres 5-4
'Gabriel Bourque gets the goal on a backhand attempt of a bad rebound in front. Many are headed for the exits.' … [Read more...] about Comeback falls short, Colorado defeats Sabres 5-4
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Avalanche
'"We made a good push but that's a tough team. Especially when it's 6-on-5 there. It's almost like their penalty killers, you could say, where they're third in league I believe before this game. So yeah, too little too late."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Avalanche
The Sabres began life without Jack Eichel
'The Rodrigues line was by far the best. In the first period, it was the only line that got into the offensive zone and got a forecheck going. Sam Reinhart led the charge getting in deep more than once. He also got back quickly and turned a 3-on-2 into a 3-on-3.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres began life without Jack Eichel
Sabres' Eichel has a high-ankle sprain
'If this injury takes the same amount of time to heal, Eichel will not be back this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eichel has a high-ankle sprain
Button: Nylander needs to show his worth to the Sabres
'"I've seen Alex Nylander compete and play hard and make a difference in games. I even saw glimpses of it at the World Junior tournament," Button said with Brayton Wilson and Joe DiBiase on Sports Talk Sunday on WGR. "To me, Alex has the potential to be an elite player. If I just wanted to do what I thought their absolute potential was, not just their potential plus how they've … [Read more...] about Button: Nylander needs to show his worth to the Sabres
5 Observations: Avalanche topple Sabres 5-4
'Rasmus Ristolainen likely had his worst game of the season and quite possibly his career on Sunday against the Avalanche.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Avalanche topple Sabres 5-4
Sabres forward Jack Eichel diagnosed with high-ankle sprain, out indefinitely
'Last year Eichel missed the first month and a half of the season after suffering a high-ankle sprain in practice the day before the regular season started.' … [Read more...] about Sabres forward Jack Eichel diagnosed with high-ankle sprain, out indefinitely
Watch: Housley says Eichel could return this season
'“From my perspective, he seemed a lot better than what it was last year, seeing him move around after," Eichel's rommate Sam Reinhart told WGR 550's Paul Hamilton. "So I think he’s still optimistic and if he treats himself right and he does the things that are asked of him, hopefully he can come back sooner."' … [Read more...] about Watch: Housley says Eichel could return this season
Jack Eichel out indefinitely with sprained ankle
'The biggest relief for Sabres fans is that Eichel will not need surgery.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel out indefinitely with sprained ankle
Sabres fans have mixed reaction to Eichel’s injury
'“It’s tough but I think for the team it might be good because they’re not going anywhere this year so for them to lose more games they can get a better draft pick. They were last in the eastern conference so it’s a wash season so there’s no point in rushing him back,” said Klubek.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fans have mixed reaction to Eichel’s injury