'There may be no reason to expect miracles this season. But there are plenty of reasons to pay close attention.' … [Read more...] about Duffer: Depth provides reasons for optimism on opening night
Archives for 2018
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks Nylander out to put finishing touches on AHL apprenticeship (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Amerks announce opening night roster (Amerks.com) Kevin Porter named Amerks captain (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
"Dahlin" (A Dolly Parton "Jolene" Parody)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpyPr0hNxg8 … [Read more...] about “Dahlin” (A Dolly Parton “Jolene” Parody)
In one 'really cool moment' that could impact years, Sabres hand 'C' to Eichel
'"It was just a great intimate moment for him to accept the captaincy in front of the general manager and the owner and myself," Housley said. "There were some really good strong conversations about expectations and the way he's got to lead but we feel very confident about having Jack as our captain."' … [Read more...] about In one ‘really cool moment’ that could impact years, Sabres hand ‘C’ to Eichel
Mike Harrington: Opener with Bruins rekindles Danny Gare's memories of his first NHL goal
'Gare was 20 at the time, a second-round pick from Nelson, British Columbia, taken from the old Calgary Centennials of the Western League. He had a nice training camp and made the team. Not only that, he was thrust at right wing on a line with Don Luce and Craig Ramsay.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Opener with Bruins rekindles Danny Gare’s memories of his first NHL goal
Sabres Notebook: Dahlin's lifelong wait ends with NHL debut
'"It's going to take some time to learn all the players," Dahlin admitted. "Tomorrow I just want to go out there, play my game and do the best I can. I'm focused on the team, on what we can do, and I will learn how the other players play."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Dahlin’s lifelong wait ends with NHL debut
Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin on NHL debut: ‘Waiting for this my whole life’
'“Right now, (I’m) just excited,” Dahlin said Wednesday of his first NHL game. “I’ve been waiting for this my whole life. It’s (the) NHL and that’s the biggest thing I can do.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin on NHL debut: ‘Waiting for this my whole life’
Maturity helped earn Jack Eichel Sabres’ captaincy
'“We spoke at lengths about how invested I am in this city and this organization,” said Eichel, who’s beginning an eight-year, $80 million contract. “It’s an unbelievable feeling. I think it’s more or less just me trying to be myself and continue to do the things that make me the person that I am."' … [Read more...] about Maturity helped earn Jack Eichel Sabres’ captaincy
Thursday's Boston Coverage
Bruins look to bounce back against Sabres (The Sports Xchange) Berkshire Bank Hockey Night In New England: Projected Bruins-Sabres Lines, Pairings (NESN) Bruins' Cassidy names Halak as starter for Sabres game (WEEI-FM) Bruins at Sabres preview (NHL.com) Need to Know: Bruins at Sabres (BostonBruins.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Boston Coverage
Buffalo Sabres award captaincy to center Jack Eichel
'Eichel is entering his fourth season since being selected with the No. 2 pick in the 2015 draft. The 21-year-old is also the franchise’s highest-paid player with his eight-year, $80 million contract kicking in this season.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres award captaincy to center Jack Eichel
Buffalo Sabres name Jack Eichel as their newest captain entering 2018-19 season
'Buffalo clearly has faith in him to lead the team on and off the ice as they look to start establishing some positive momentum in their rebuild. That momentum could start taking shape this year, as the Sabres had a strong offseason and should have a chance to be competitive in an Atlantic division that is extremely top heavy.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres name Jack Eichel as their newest captain entering 2018-19 season
Buffalo Sabres name Jack Eichel captain
'Zach Bogosian and Kyle Okposo were named alternate captains.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres name Jack Eichel captain
The Sabres picked the perfect time to name Jack Eichel captain
'It’d be foolish to assert Eichel isn’t ready. Battling through a second straight injury-shortened campaign, Eichel fell three points shy of posting point-per-game scoring numbers in 2017-18 and his 25 goals and 64 points were both career-best marks. He was an unstoppable force for the Sabres in the second half of the season despite missing more than a handful of games, too, … [Read more...] about The Sabres picked the perfect time to name Jack Eichel captain
Sabres season preview: Can Captain Jack lead the way?
'ith brand-new faces on the roster, Buffalo will need time to gel. But don’t be surprised if they’re in contention at the end of the season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres season preview: Can Captain Jack lead the way?
Eichel named captain of the Sabres
'The 21-year-old becomes the 19th full time captain (27th with rotating captains) in franchise history replacing Brian Gionta, who last captained the team in the 2016-17 season. Eichel was named as an alternate captain to start the 2017-18 season along with Zach Bogosian, Kyle Okposo and Ryan O'Reilly, but the team went without a captain.' … [Read more...] about Eichel named captain of the Sabres