'"I still have a long way to go to get to where I usually am, and where I know I can be. But I feel like it’s been a little bit better," Johansson said. " ... You always want to be at your best and help the team win. You want to get better every day, too. I come in every day and work hard to do that. I haven't felt like myself pretty much all year."' … [Read more...] about With Sabres centers on the mend, Marcus Johansson still trying to ‘feel like myself’
Archives for December 21, 2019
Jack Eichel joins Sabres for practice, uncertain whether he'll play against Kings
'However, Eichel's status for Saturday against the Los Angeles Kings won't be determined until hours before puck drop in Buffalo. Neither Eichel nor coach Ralph Krueger would reveal more details about the ailment, other than the Sabres' top center is "day to day" and had been playing through whatever forced him to miss his first game of the season.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel joins Sabres for practice, uncertain whether he’ll play against Kings
Sabres’ Marcus Johansson says he hasn’t felt like himself all season
'Clearly, the upper-body injury Johansson suffered Nov. 9 has stymied him. He missed seven games before returning Nov. 27.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Marcus Johansson says he hasn’t felt like himself all season
Sabres’ Jack Eichel practices, offers few details about upper-body injury
'“It’s obviously frustrating,” Eichel said. “You never want to not be on the ice with the team. I’m a competitive guy, I want to be out there every night. But I thought it was the best for me at that time.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel practices, offers few details about upper-body injury
Saturday's Los Angeles Coverage
Kings look to cap off successful road trip in Buffalo (Los Angeles Daily News) Buffalo plays Los Angeles, seeks 5th straight home win (AP) Eichel's availability in question as Sabres host Kings (Field Level Media) Kings at Sabres preview (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Los Angeles Coverage
Sabres C Eichel day to day with upper body injury
'Eichel said Friday he was feeling better but provided no other specifics on the injury, other than noting it was something that has been bothering him for some time.' … [Read more...] about Sabres C Eichel day to day with upper body injury
Eichel returned to practice on Friday
'Sabres head coach Ralph Krueger said after practice that Eichel's prognosis is day-to-day, and that the staff will make the call on Saturday morning as to whether or not he will return to the lineup. However, he did not elaborate on what happened with Eichel that led him to be the late scratch.' … [Read more...] about Eichel returned to practice on Friday
Sabres call up Lazar from Rochester
'This is Lazar's third call up of the season. He has appeared in six games with the Sabres this year, picking up a goal and seven penalty minutes.' … [Read more...] about Sabres call up Lazar from Rochester
Eichel, Rodrigues practice with Sabres
'"It remains a day-to-day," Krueger said. "… He was out there practicing, and we'll make that call tomorrow." … [Read more...] about Eichel, Rodrigues practice with Sabres
Sabres recall Lazar from Rochester
'He has one goal with the Sabres this season in six games played. In 18 games with Rochester, he's recorded six goals and eight assists for 14 points. He currently leads all Amerks with 0.78 points per game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Lazar from Rochester
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks blank Binghamton (Buffalo News) 'The Hamburglar' robbing opposing AHL shooters at rapid pace in hot streak (Buffalo News) Johansson backstops Amerks to 3-0 shutout win over Devils (Amerks.com) Devils shut down by Amerks, 3-0 (BinghamtonDevils.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage