'"We really had the mindset we were going to win no matter what," Eichel said. "When that’s going down the bench and the whole team is feeling that way it’s a good feeling. It definitely helps you."' … [Read more...] about Sabres roar back to beat the Flames behind Jack Eichel’s OT winner
Archives for January 17, 2019
Sabres' Tage Thompson 'taking steps' in latest stop of his hockey journey
'Thompson and his family lived in 11 different NHL or AHL cities because his father, Brent, played 15 professional seasons — including 121 NHL games — followed by 13 years in coaching, including the past five as coach of the AHL's Bridgeport Sound Tigers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tage Thompson ‘taking steps’ in latest stop of his hockey journey
Sabres Notebook: Nathan Beaulieu reportedly requests trade
'The Sabres have eight healthy defensemen on their roster, and Beaulieu has essentially been jumped on the depth chart by Pilut.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Nathan Beaulieu reportedly requests trade
The Wraparound: Sabres 4, Flames 3, OT
'Backed by two third-period goals, the Sabres stunned the Western Conference's best team, the Calgary Flames, with a come-from-behind, 4-3 overtime win. The victory snapped a three-game losing streak and was Buffalo's seventh win in 22 games.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 4, Flames 3, OT
HarborCenter execs resigned after alleged sexual harassment
'The unexpected resignations earlier this month of two Pegula Sports and Entertainment executives followed an internal investigation into whether the two men sexually harassed female employees after a holiday party in December, according to four sources.' … [Read more...] about HarborCenter execs resigned after alleged sexual harassment
Thursday's Calgary Coverage
Flames lose OT heartbreaker (Calgary Sun) Sabres deliver wake-up call to powerhouse Flames (Sportsnet) Photo gallery (NHL.com) One upped (CalgaryFlames.com) Say what: Tkachuk on where the game turned (CalgaryFlames.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Calgary Coverage
Limited role leaves Sabres’ Beaulieu open to being traded
'Kent Hughes said that while he didn’t demand the Sabres trade his client, he did request they consider it if Beaulieu isn’t considered part of their future plans with his contract set to expire.' … [Read more...] about Limited role leaves Sabres’ Beaulieu open to being traded
Eichel scores overtime winner for Sabres in win over Flames
'Seconds after putting a backhand off the post, Buffalo’s captain rifled a low shot past Dave Rittich, on the Calgary goaltender’s glove side 70 seconds into OT.' … [Read more...] about Eichel scores overtime winner for Sabres in win over Flames
Sabres storm back for 4-3 overtime win in Calgary
'Eichel was able to carry the puck into the offensive zone in the 3-on-3 overtime session and beat Rittich with a wrist shot into the top corner of the net. The captain's 16th goal of the season was the game-winning goal, giving the Sabres the 4-3 victory.' … [Read more...] about Sabres storm back for 4-3 overtime win in Calgary
Sabres' Eichel came through when it meant the most
'It may not be fair, but Eichel wants that pressure. He wants people to look to him to be the clutch player. I asked him if he agreed with me and he did, "When things aren’t going well you want to be one of the guys to make a difference. Hopefully that goal can get me going again and it’s just what I needed."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eichel came through when it meant the most
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Flames
'"I think as a group we probably weren't the most confident after losing 7-2 in Edmonton. But I think when you just put your head down and work like we did tonight it just goes to show what you can do. This is a game we should use moving forward as a building block of what we can do every night to give ourselves the best chance to win."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Flames
Report: Sabres defenseman Beaulieu has requested a trade
'An increase in ice-time may be hard to come by. Beaulieu has been a rotational player on the Sabres blue line this season, playing in just 26 of Buffalo's 46 games, while being surpassed by Lawrence Pilut in the lineup. Beaulieu has three goals and four assists this season. He is a pending restricted free agent.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres defenseman Beaulieu has requested a trade
Shannon: Skinner could cost the Sabres 'between $9 and $10 million' per-year
'"I think he likes it [in Buffalo]. That's a positive. I think his family likes going to be able to watch him play more. Those are the intangibles that you can't measure, but you're talking between $9 and $10 million a year. You can't blow smoke with the fact that he's scored this many goals and has finally revealed that talent we saw early in Carolina, and now that he's … [Read more...] about Shannon: Skinner could cost the Sabres ‘between $9 and $10 million’ per-year
5 Observations: Sabres snap losing streak, top Flames 4-3 in OT
'When the Sabres were winning, their penalty kill was lights out. These days, they can’t seem to stop anybody. On Wednesday the Flames scored twice with the man advantage — giving the Sabres three straight games when they’ve allowed their opponent to score while on the power play.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres snap losing streak, top Flames 4-3 in OT
Report: Sabres Defenseman Nathan Beaulieu requests trade
'Although at times Beaulieu makes ugly mistakes, he has been much more consistent this season than he was in his first year with the Sabres. If it hadn't been for the emergence of rookie defenseman Lawrence Pilut, Beaulieu would likely be playing a lot more. But every time Pilut is removed from the lineup his absence is notable.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres Defenseman Nathan Beaulieu requests trade