'Less than a year after inking a seven-year deal with Buffalo and earning first-time All-Star honors, Okposo missed the final two weeks of the 2016-17 season with what the Sabres called a "very concerning" illness. The issue actually resulted from a concussion suffered at practice, as The Athletic later reported, and left Okposo hospitalized in a neurosurgical intensive care … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kyle Okposo diagnosed with another concussion after fight, medical evaluations
Archives for February 2019
Kyle Okposo injury update: Sabres winger diagnosed with concussion
'Housley did not give an estimated timetable for Okposo's return, or discuss future career implications.' … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo injury update: Sabres winger diagnosed with concussion
Panthers ride big third period to 4-2 win over Sabres
'The roles were reversed in the final period, with Florida striking early and often. The Panthers scored three goals in a span of 2:35 to start the 3rd, taking a commanding 3-1 lead. Jonathan Huberdeau was left all alone on the far side, took a pass from Frank Vatrano and walked in on Linus Ullmark for Florida's first goal of the evening. Jayce Hawryluk put the Panthers on top … [Read more...] about Panthers ride big third period to 4-2 win over Sabres
The Sabres seem too fragile to be able to achieve their goals
'This is a group that does not respond to coaching whether it’s Phil Housley, Dan Bylsma or Ted Nolan. It just never seems to matter who the coach is. This is a group that sometimes follows the game plan and when they do, they’re successful.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres seem too fragile to be able to achieve their goals
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Panthers
'"Just a couple lapses; mistakes. They ended up in their net. We're a fragile group right now. Things seem to be going the opposite of how they were. It's an uphill climb for us."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Panthers
Housley: We had good looks, but 'couldn’t get that second goal'
'“I thought we had a tremendous push in the third period. We couldn’t get that second goal and we had a lot of good looks," said Sabres head coach Phil Housley, reflecting on the Sabres game against New Jersey with Howard Simon and Jeremy White on Tuesday morning. "Larsson hits his shoulder and Mittelstadt’s really in a good prime scoring area, and we don’t get that goal.”' … [Read more...] about Housley: We had good looks, but ‘couldn’t get that second goal’
Okposo diagnosed with another concussion
'Okposo was signed to a seven-year, $42 million contract back on July 1, 2016. He has four years remaining on his contract after the 2018-19 season.' … [Read more...] about Okposo diagnosed with another concussion
Friedman: Sabres have 'looked at' acquiring Carl Hagelin
'Hagelin may not produce much offense on a consistent basis, but he has been a reliable playmaker with great speed down the wing. Hagelin has also been relatively reliable in both ends of the ice, playing key minutes on the power play and the penalty kill in the past.' … [Read more...] about Friedman: Sabres have ‘looked at’ acquiring Carl Hagelin
Sabres drop third straight, fall to Panthers 4-2
'For the Buffalo Sabres, things appear to be going from bad to worse.' … [Read more...] about Sabres drop third straight, fall to Panthers 4-2
Sabres forward Kyle Okposo out with concussion
'Okposo initially traveled with the team for their three game road trip, but was then sent home to Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres forward Kyle Okposo out with concussion
Sabres Drop 3rd Straight
'Late in the third, Eichel scored what looked to be a goal to pull Buffalo within one. However, after a review, it was deemed offsides and the goal would be waived off.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Drop 3rd Straight
Sabres' Okposo diagnosed with concussion
'The team announced this via Twitter on Tuesday morning following Okposo's injury.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Okposo diagnosed with concussion
Panthers surge past Sabres in third period
'"I think right now we're a fragile group," said Eichel, the Buffalo captain. "It's been a tough stretch for us, without a doubt. It just seems like things are going the opposite way [than] they were. It's an uphill climb for us right now."' … [Read more...] about Panthers surge past Sabres in third period
Third-period lead slips away in loss to Florida
'"I thought we got our forecheck going, I thought we finished our checks on their D, I thought we played a little more aggressive," Eichel said. "We've got to play aggressive. I think at times maybe we sit back, let teams take it to us a little too much."' … [Read more...] about Third-period lead slips away in loss to Florida
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Remi Elie finding fresh start with Amerks after being waived by Sabres (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage