'“If they’re going to have a rule about head shots, it has to be pretty black and white. If all head shots are suspendable, suspend all head shots. But it’s tough to see them picking and choosing what they feel is suspendable. But it’s a decision you have to live with."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel, coach Phil Housley disagree with NHL suspension
Archives for March 12, 2019
Sabres' Alex Nylander hopes to stay in NHL beyond Jack Eichel's suspension
'“I’m just going to play my best and obviously I hope to be here for longer,” Nylander said after joining the Sabres for practice Monday at KeyBank Center. “I’m just trying to play my best and work hard every single day I’m here.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Alex Nylander hopes to stay in NHL beyond Jack Eichel’s suspension
Sabres’ Jack Eichel unhappy with suspension, says hit was legal
'“We have to stand by it, but I don’t agree with it,” an irked Eichel said this afternoon following practice inside KeyBank Center. “Obviously, if you look at the hit and you look at their rule book, I just didn’t think it matched up. That’s not an illegal hit.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel unhappy with suspension, says hit was legal
Sabres prospect Alexander Nylander ready to seize chance in NHL
'“I’m getting more into scoring areas, shooting more pucks,” Nylander said of what has changed for him. “I know I have a good shot so I’ve just got to keep shooting, making plays out there.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Alexander Nylander ready to seize chance in NHL
Tuesday's Dallas Coverage
Sabres take on Stars without suspended Eichel (The Sports Xchange) Stars at Sabres preview (NHL.com) How to watch Stars vs. Sabres: Live stream, game time, TV channel (DallasStars.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Dallas Coverage
Sabres captain Eichel disagrees with NHL’s 2-game suspension
'“If you look at the hit and look at the rule book, I didn’t think it matched up,” Eichel said following practice Monday. “It’s kind of frustrating.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres captain Eichel disagrees with NHL’s 2-game suspension
Sabres' Eichel is not happy with his suspension from the NHL
'Many are saying because Soderberg went low and reached out to get to the puck, that doesn’t make it a head shot. Eichel said, “That’s not an illegal hit, I don’t move myself to lower into him. If you watch the hit he is actually at fault for dropping his head down there. He puts himself in a vulnerable position, leans over and his head goes off my back, his head’s on my … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eichel is not happy with his suspension from the NHL
Nylander on recall: 'I know I'm ready for this'
'"I'm getting more into scoring areas, shooting more pucks," he said. "I know I have a good shot, so I've just got to keep shooting, making plays out there and playing my game."' … [Read more...] about Nylander on recall: ‘I know I’m ready for this’