'Housley thinks Eichel will be the people’s captain and when he called him back to the arena on Tuesday night to tell him, Housley said it was a nice moment, “I think it’s exciting, not only for me, our players, but for our city. I think he represents everything we want as far as our organization goes and it was just a great intimate moment for him to accept the captaincy in … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eichel is humbled to be their 19th full-time captain
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It's Go Time!
'It’s all there for Housley. He obviously doesn’t have to win the Stanley Cup this year, and probably doesn’t even have to make the playoffs. But they’ve gotta be better, it’s got to be obvious, and it has to happen quickly. Too many Octobers and Novembers have destroyed this team. Think back to the last year they made the playoffs... they rallied from last place.' … [Read more...] about It’s Go Time!
Jack Eichel named Buffalo Sabres captain
'Sports reporter Matt Bove happened to capture the moment Eichel was named team captain today.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel named Buffalo Sabres captain
Sabres' Eichel vows to continually grow and earn captaincy
'"It was a really humbling moment and I’m just so honored obviously that you know I’m in the conversation," Eichel said Wednesday morning. "First of all, to be a leader in this group and to be the captain, it’s an incredible honor. "' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eichel vows to continually grow and earn captaincy
Watch: One-on-one with Sabres goaltender Carter Hutton
'"I think we can do a lot, we have a lot of young talent, a lot of young players," Hutton told 7ABC. "I think it is one of those things that there is a little bit of unknown with some young kids that will get a big chance to play here. If they can come in and play well for us I think the potential is very very high. The way that everything is run here, it is a top-notch … [Read more...] about Watch: One-on-one with Sabres goaltender Carter Hutton
Eichel named Sabres captain
'The Sabres star center joins the ranks of Danny Gare, Gilbert Perreault, Danny Briere and Chris Drury to have the honor of wearing the "C" on the sweater.' … [Read more...] about Eichel named Sabres captain
Buffalo Sabres offering free home game tickets for military members
'Original Pizza Logs is also donating four 100-level tickets to a local member of the military at each Sabres home game. The winning veterans will be recognized on the ice prior to the national anthem.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres offering free home game tickets for military members
Eichel honored, humbled to be named captain of Sabres
'"Really, really humbling moment," Eichel said. "I'm so honored that I'm in the conversation, first of all, to be leader in this group and then obviously to be a captain, it's an incredible honor. I don't think I would've been given this opportunity if it wasn't for the other leaders in this room that have pushed me to be better and have taught me a lot about myself."' … [Read more...] about Eichel honored, humbled to be named captain of Sabres
Former captains offer advice to Eichel
'The one thing I learned over the years - I've seen it the longer I've been in the business - is when a player is named captain, they don't realize they're being named captain because of the physical and mental traits they already possess. And now that they're given that title, they feel they have to become something else.' … [Read more...] about Former captains offer advice to Eichel
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Simply making playoffs isn't enough for Amerks this year (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres finalize 23-man roster for opening night against Boston
'After an offseason of change, the Sabres have eight newcomers among the 23 players on the roster for Thursday's season opener against the Boston Bruins. That includes one who had only been with the organization for a few hours when the roster was announced Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres finalize 23-man roster for opening night against Boston
State's top development official in WNY hired by Pegula Sports and Entertainment
'In Schoepflin's new role, he will oversee development opportunities across all of Pegula Sports' companies, which include the Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres, and manage the firm's government relations - a role that likely will have him closely involved in any plans to build a new stadium for the Bills or to renovate New Era Field. The Pegulas also have branched out into … [Read more...] about State’s top development official in WNY hired by Pegula Sports and Entertainment
Is the deep freeze over? Cautious optimism surrounds Sabres' playoff hopes
'“You have to get excited for any new year, and there is a lot to be excited about,” said Sabres forward Kyle Okposo, who went through a rebuild with the New York Islanders. “In saying that, you’re not a good team in this league until you are. And we have to go out there and prove every night in games, and every day in practice that we are a good team.' … [Read more...] about Is the deep freeze over? Cautious optimism surrounds Sabres’ playoff hopes
Ten Topics: Sabres looking for big bounceback season
'"Every single guy can be plugged into the lineup at one point or another and contribute and skate," said Jake McCabe, who is expected to open the season as Dahlin's defense partner. "That’s something that we’ve lacked in the past and it’s really exciting that we have that depth this year to push not only all of us internally, but if one guy does go down, you know there’s … [Read more...] about Ten Topics: Sabres looking for big bounceback season
Sabres' early priority is to erase ghoulish October trend
'The Sabres are the NHL's worst team in October since the 2013 lockout by a good margin. They have a 14-37-6 record in the month and a hideous .298 points percentage that's a full 100 points worse than the next-worse team (Carolina, .398).' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ early priority is to erase ghoulish October trend