'"It's really unfortunate," Eichel said Saturday at NHL All-Star Media Day. "Somebody like Eric who has had such an impact on the community in Buffalo and who is so well-liked ... just speaking to people inside the organization with the Bills or Sabres or just in the city in general, everyone has such good things to say about him.' … [Read more...] about Eichel on Eric Wood’s retirement: ‘I know how much football means to him’
Archives for 2018
Eichel finishes third in Fastest Skater competition
'The Buffalo Sabres' center picked up speed as he flew around the Amalie Arena ice, finishing third in the event with a time of 13.828 seconds.' … [Read more...] about Eichel finishes third in Fastest Skater competition
All-Star Notebook: Preds' Laviolette says Housley will figure it out
'"There's definitely a learning curve but I think Phil did an excellent job in Nashville. He was very well prepared. ... It's been a tough start for him but I see him as a coach who can last and get it going in Buffalo."' … [Read more...] about All-Star Notebook: Preds’ Laviolette says Housley will figure it out
Inside the Sabres: Beauty sleep makes Okposo's game look good
'"I fixed some stuff with sleep patterns, and that seemed to give me some better energy," Okposo said. "You get into the science, and it makes a big difference."' … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres: Beauty sleep makes Okposo’s game look good
Former Sabres defenseman Mike Weber happy in retirement
'“I’m 30 years old, I need a knee replacement,” Weber told the Times Herald by phone Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres defenseman Mike Weber happy in retirement
Eichel finishes 3rd in fastest skater competition
'Sabres star forward Jack Eichel, who is participating in his first All-Star Weekend, finished third (13.828) behind Tampa Bay’s Brayden Point, who clocked in at 13.579 seconds.' … [Read more...] about Eichel finishes 3rd in fastest skater competition
Eichel places 3rd in Faster Skater event at All-Star Skills Competition
'"I tried to jump the gun. I wanted a good jump and I ended up kind of double taking. Your path is a big thing. I didn't really do any homework on it. You'd probably like to take the turns a little bit wider to keep your speed and I think I tried to cut it a little too tight, maybe. It worked against me. But it was fun. It was good."' … [Read more...] about Eichel places 3rd in Faster Skater event at All-Star Skills Competition
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks head into All-Star break with OT win (Buffalo News) Criscuolo sends Amerks into all-star break with 4-3 OT win in Belleville (Amerks.com) Criscuolo scores OT winner to beat Senators (BellevilleSens.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres Notebook: Eichel to show off skill at All-Star Weekend
'Eichel will be making his first All-Star appearance at perhaps the hottest point of his career. He's a point-a-game player for the first time (49 points in 49 games), and has hit the 20-goal mark for the third straight year. He has 25 points in 17 games since Dec. 15, tied for the NHL scoring lead in that span with Colorado's Nathan MacKinnon.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Eichel to show off skill at All-Star Weekend
Sabres’ Zach Bogosian to undergo season-ending hip surgery
'“The news regarding Zach’s injury is unfortunate,” Sabres general manager Jason Botterill said in a statement. “Zach has been dealing with this injury since the beginning of the season. After consulting with our medical team, we felt it was important to get this taken care of now so that he can be back to full strength and ready to contribute at the beginning of next season.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zach Bogosian to undergo season-ending hip surgery
Sabres defenseman Bogosian to have season-ending hip surgery
'Bogosian missed the past six games, including Buffalo’s 4-0 win at Vancouver on Thursday night. The 10th-year NHL player has just one assist in being limited to playing just 18 games after also missing the first 25 games of the season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defenseman Bogosian to have season-ending hip surgery
Sabres' Bogosian is facing hip surgery
'The recovery time for that is four-to-six months. He’s expected to be ready for the start of next season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Bogosian is facing hip surgery
Sabres' O’Reilly in on the mid-season NHL Awards
'Ryan O’Reilly, right now, would be third in the Lady Byng race behind Auston Matthews of the Leafs and Johnny Gaudreau of the Flames.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ O’Reilly in on the mid-season NHL Awards
Sabres send Tennyson to Rochester
'The 27-year old was called up on Tuesday after defenseman Nathan Beaulieu was placed on injured reserve and sent back to Buffalo to be evaluated for a concussion. However, he did not dress for the Sabres' last two games against the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Tennyson to Rochester
Sabres' Bogosian set to undergo hip surgery, will miss remainder of season
'According to the team, Bogosian will remain on injured reserve for the duration of the 2017-2018 season. He is expected to be ready for the start of training camp in late August/early September.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Bogosian set to undergo hip surgery, will miss remainder of season