'“I’ve always had good experiences with Evander,” Sabres captain Jack Eichel said. “Since I came into the NHL, he was always nice to me. He took care of me, always brought me out to dinner with him, invited me to things. I can’t say anything bad about Evander because I go off of my relationship and experiences."' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel defends Evander Kane’s tenure with Sabres
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Friday's San Jose Coverage
Couture’s hat trick, power play charge Sharks win over Sabres (San Jose Mercury News) Jack Eichel defends Evander Kane’s tenure with Sabres (San Jose Mercury News) Takeaways: the fuss over the Sharks power play was overblown (San Jose Mercury News) Logan Couture’s hat trick helps Sharks top Sabres (San Francisco Chronicle) Sharks overcome late game struggles with 'best … [Read more...] about Friday’s San Jose Coverage
Logan Couture has hat trick to lead Sharks past Sabres 5-1
'“When special teams are struggling as much as it is and power plays are struggling, you’ve got to go back to work and go back to simplicity,” McCabe said. “Look at their power play — it was nothing special, they’re getting pucks to the net and bodies to the net and it creates chaos and it’s tough to defend."' … [Read more...] about Logan Couture has hat trick to lead Sharks past Sabres 5-1
Couture's hat trick leads San Jose to 5-1 win
'Back at even strength, Buffalo had chances to got on the board later in the period, but Casey Mittelstadt ripped a shot off the crossbar. The Sabres finally got on the board at 1:35 of the 2nd on Jake McCabe's 1st goal of the year. McCabe took advantage of Martin Jones being screened by his own defenseman, picking the top corner on a shot from the far wall, cutting San Jose's … [Read more...] about Couture’s hat trick leads San Jose to 5-1 win
The Sabres can't win without Eichel playing well
'This is another game where all the Sabres skill players could not come through, Buffalo can’t have Eichel, Skinner, Reinhart, Mittelstadt and Sheary all in slumps and expect to win. It may not be fair to put this on Eichel, but if the Sabres want to be a good team, he can’t go into prolonged slumps. He is now their leader and their captain. He has to show the way game in and … [Read more...] about The Sabres can’t win without Eichel playing well
5 Observations: Sharks topple Sabres 5-1
'Despite what seemed like countless opportunities the Sabres once again couldn't convert with the man advantage. After a pretty solid start to the season, the Sabres power play has gone ice cold, going 1-for-21 in their last four games [4.7%].' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sharks topple Sabres 5-1
Couture scores hat trick for Sharks in win against Sabres
'"I think we're going to evaluate everything. I think we had key times in the game that our power play could've shined and we didn't execute. I think one of the things we have to get back to is just shooting pucks and keeping it simple." -- Sabres coach Phil Housley' … [Read more...] about Couture scores hat trick for Sharks in win against Sabres
Sabres seek simplicity on power play following loss to Sharks
'"We had key times in the game where our power play could have shined, and we didn't execute," Housley said. "I think one of the things that we have to get back is just shooting pucks and keeping it simple. I mean, that's really all they did. They just tried to get the puck to the net."' … [Read more...] about Sabres seek simplicity on power play following loss to Sharks
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Olofsson opening eyes early on with the Amerks (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
Mike Harrington: Evander Kane hoping to win in San Jose, something he couldn't do with Sabres
'"I don't know if he was trying to remove Tim's legacy, the players he brought in. Maybe he was, maybe he wasn't," Kane told The Buffalo News after the San Jose Sharks' practice at Solar4America Ice. "It's really just kind of making your decision on who you want to go with. He made his decisions. Only time will tell. But I'm happy where I am now and enjoying my career."' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Evander Kane hoping to win in San Jose, something he couldn’t do with Sabres
Sabres Notebook: Sluggish offense gives Housley plenty to talk about
'"You're going to hear a lot from me about 5-on-5 differential because it's the difference between winning and losing. Your special teams have to play an important role but you can't count on them all the time. It's not going to happen all the time. Five-on-five is something we can control. Getting to the net with more traffic was a big focus today."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Sluggish offense gives Housley plenty to talk about
Sabres sign prospect Matej Pekar to entry-level contract
'Pekar, 18, has quickly developed a reputation as an agitator, getting underneath the opponent’s skin.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign prospect Matej Pekar to entry-level contract
Thursday's San Jose Coverage
Things to know: the heir to Sharks’ Erik Karlsson is eager to face his idol (San Jose Mercury News) Sharks return home to take on Sabres (The Sports Xchange) Sharks set to face new-look Sabres who made plenty of roster changes (NBC Sports Bay Area) Sharks notes: Logan Couture, Tomas Hertl practice ahead of Sabres game (NBC Sports Bay Area) Sabres at Sharks preview … [Read more...] about Thursday’s San Jose Coverage
Kane set for first game with Sharks against Sabres
'"There was always a lot of potential with our teams in Buffalo and we had a lot of young talent that, for some reason, just couldn't put it all together," Kane said. "We didn't get off to good starts and we kind of took the wind out of our own sails early in the year and it made for some long seasons."' … [Read more...] about Kane set for first game with Sharks against Sabres
Okposo feeling benefits of healthy offseason
'The effects of that concussion bled into the summer, preventing the forward from crucial aspects of his offseason regiment that affected him throughout last season. Okposo entered camp this year with a full summer of training under his belt and the desire to prove he can still be elite.' … [Read more...] about Okposo feeling benefits of healthy offseason