'Eichel has 15 goals and 15 assists during the streak, which ties a pair of Dave Andreychuk streaks for the second-longest in franchise history. Eichel is now one game from tying Gilbert Perreault's franchise-best 18-game streak (10+21) set in the 1971-72 season.' … [Read more...] about At the Horn: Sabres 3 – Maple Leafs 5
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Casey Mittelstadt embracing opportunity for bigger role in Rochester
'"I have high expectations for myself and I haven’t exactly met those yet, but I’ve persevered my whole life," Mittelstadt said Monday following his first practice in Blue Cross Arena. "I’ve been through things somewhat similar to this and always came out on the better side. I’m not worried about myself. Just keep my confidence and work on my game and I should be fine."' … [Read more...] about Casey Mittelstadt embracing opportunity for bigger role in Rochester
Sabres finally made right choice with Casey Mittelstadt
'Even as good as the pressbox popcorn and sweets might be in KeyBank Center, the Sabres don't want Mittelstadt up there at this stage of his career. That was the tipping point. Once limited ice time became maybe no ice time, it was time to re-evaluate.' … [Read more...] about Sabres finally made right choice with Casey Mittelstadt
#OneBuffalo feels: Sabres' Jack Eichel, Ralph Krueger thrilled by Bills' playoff clincher
'"I watched that game and I usually go to bed way earlier than when that game ended," Krueger said. "We're always giving each other some kind of push. Both of us are out here trying to make the Buffalo sports community proud and they've really done that with what they've achieved and we're trying to continue to do that."' … [Read more...] about #OneBuffalo feels: Sabres’ Jack Eichel, Ralph Krueger thrilled by Bills’ playoff clincher
Rasmus Dahlin, Mitch Marner will return for latest chapter in Sabres-Leafs rivalry
'"It's going to be good," Dahlin said Monday. "I think it's going to be fun. Tough game, great place, Marner is going to be back in their lineup. They have a great offense and I'm really excited to be back for it."' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin, Mitch Marner will return for latest chapter in Sabres-Leafs rivalry
Sabres believe Casey Mittelstadt has right attitude to thrive with Amerks
'Botterill said: “What I liked was his initial respect for the American Hockey League level and the excitement of going and playing.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres believe Casey Mittelstadt has right attitude to thrive with Amerks
Sabres thrilled for Bills’ success: ‘They’ve just had a tremendous season’
'Sabres captain Jack Eichel, who grew up a New England Patriots fan, proudly sported a Bills hat in the dressing room following today’s practice. So did defenseman Jake McCabe. Winger Kyle Okposo, who grew up in St. Paul and recently started living year-round in Clarence, said he was “really, really pumped” the Bills made the postseason.' … [Read more...] about Sabres thrilled for Bills’ success: ‘They’ve just had a tremendous season’
Tuesday's Toronto Coverage
Leafs keeping fingers crossed they can bring Eichel's streak to a halt (Toronto Sun) Game day: Sabres at Maple Leafs (Toronto Sun) Tuesday NHL game preview: Buffalo Sabres at Toronto Maple Leafs (Toronto Star) Eichel and Buffalo take on Toronto (AP) Sabres look for bounce-back game vs. Maple Leafs (Field Level Media) Sabres at Maple Leafs preview (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Toronto Coverage
Red-hot Sabres star Jack Eichel providing hope for playoff-starved team
'This is undeniably the Eichel show, though. And in a season where the Sabres are honouring their past, nobody is providing more hope for a happy immediate future.' … [Read more...] about Red-hot Sabres star Jack Eichel providing hope for playoff-starved team
Sabres' Botterill is confident that Mittelstadt will get the confidence he needs in Rochester
'Amerks coach Chris Taylor has been instrumental in the development of Victor Olofsson, Linus Ullmark, Tage Thompson, Rasmus Asplund and others. Botterill said it will only help Mittelstadt putting him in Taylor’s hands, “To have Chris come up here and work beside Ralph, understand exactly what Ralph’s looking for in players, and also too Chris has now seen some of Casey’s best … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Botterill is confident that Mittelstadt will get the confidence he needs in Rochester
The Sabres are enjoying the Bills playoff run
'“I’m so pleased with my communication with Sean through the year. We’ve been exchanging messages more than anything and we’re always giving each other some kind of a push and both of us are out here trying to make the Buffalo sports community proud and they’ve really done that in what they’ve achieved and we’re trying to continue to do that."' … [Read more...] about The Sabres are enjoying the Bills playoff run
Sabres get laugh from Tre White Goalie Academy on Sunday Night Football
'Buffalo Bills cornerback Tre'Davious White introduced himself as being from the Tre White Goalie Academy during the introductions on NBC's Sunday Night Football broadcast.' … [Read more...] about Sabres get laugh from Tre White Goalie Academy on Sunday Night Football
Eichel named NHL's 3rd Star of Week for 2nd week in a row
'Eichel's 23 goals this season rank second in the NHL to Boston's David Pastrnak. He leads in the league with 17 even-strength goals and is tied for fifth with 58 points. He's on pace for 55 goals and 115 points, which would be the most productive season by a Sabres player since Pat LaFontaine and Alexander Mogilny's memorable 1992-93 campaign.' … [Read more...] about Eichel named NHL’s 3rd Star of Week for 2nd week in a row
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Mittelstadt embracing opportunity for playing time in Rochester (Sabres.com) Mittelstadt excited for opportunity with Amerks (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
Casey Mittelstadt sent to Rochester after playing 114 games with Sabres
'"Obviously you want to play every game, but it's not a secret I didn't play well in Vancouver," Mittelstadt said he drew back into the lineup Tuesday against the St. Louis Blues. "You obviously watch a little bit of film and had a nice talk with coach. It’s nice watching a game from up top, too. I think when you’re always playing you get stuck in it and when you kind of get to … [Read more...] about Casey Mittelstadt sent to Rochester after playing 114 games with Sabres