‘”You want the points to come and to be contributing offensively. It’s when the chances don’t come that you start to worry,” said Rodrigues, a college linemate of Eichel’s at Boston University. “I’m getting my chances, I’m getting a lot of shots. The opportunities are there. It’s just a matter of bearing down now and finishing those opportunities.’
Archives for January 3, 2019
Eichel picked for All-Star Game, Skinner part of new ‘Last Men In’ vote
‘Skinner, who is tied for second in the NHL with 26 goals while spending most of his time in the first half of the season on Eichel’s left wing, was one of the game’s biggest snubs when the rosters were initially announced Wednesday evening. The league later announced it was starting an online vote for the 11th spot in each division, much like Major League Baseball has used for its game in recent years.’
Other Sabres must step up with Jack Eichel injured
‘Without Eichel, Rodrigues skated at center today on the No. 1 line between Sam Reinhart and Jeff Skinner, a spot he occupied some of Monday’s tilt.’
Sabres captain Jack Eichel named to second straight NHL All-Star Game
‘Given every team must be represented and teams are chosen by division, there are always some significant snubs. Incredibly, Sabres winger Jeff Skinner, whose 26 goals are tied for second in the NHL, was left off the Atlantic Division’s roster.’
Thursday’s Florida Coverage
Preview: Panthers at Sabres, 7 p.m., Thursday (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Preview: Panthers look to run win streak to 3 against Sabres in Buffalo (The Sports Xchange)
Panthers at Sabres preview (NHL.com)
Panthers aim to close Atlantic Division gap against Buffalo (FloridaPanthers.com)
Sabres’ Housley still has no new information on Eichel
‘When asked if he’s still day-to-day the head coach said, “I still anticipate that being the case and we’ll know more tomorrow.”’
Sabres’ Jack Eichel is an All-Star once again
‘In 40 games this season Eichel has 15 goals and 34 assists for 49 points. Last year in Tampa, Eichel played two games for the Atlantic Division and had a goal and two assists.’
Sabres captain Jack Eichel named NHL All Star
‘This marks the second time that Eichel will appear in the All Star Game.’
Jack Eichel does not practice on Wednesday
‘The upper body injury caused Eichel to leave during the first period of the team’s game against the New York Islanders.’
Eichel Named to All-Star Team
‘He leads the team with 49 points in 40 games this season and is tied for seventh in the NHL with 34 assists.’