'"This hit does not meet any of the criteria for unavoidable head contact …," the league announced in a video showing a replay of the check. "The issue on this play is Eichel's angle of approach, which picked Soderberg's head and makes it the main point of contact."' … [Read more...] about Sabres C Jack Eichel suspended 2 games for illegal head check on Carl Soderberg
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Eichel suspended two games by Department of Player Safety
'This is the first time Eichel has been suspended in his four-year NHL career. Soderberg did not suffer an injury as a result of the hit, and he did not miss a shift.' … [Read more...] about Eichel suspended two games by Department of Player Safety
Sabres call up Nylander from Rochester
'Although Nylander's point totals have been nothing to rave about this season, his recent play away from the puck has allowed him to open his offensive play even more. The former eighth overall pick of the Sabres in the 2016 NHL Draft has always been able to show off his offensive skills when the puck is on his stick, but he has been more engaged in the play this season in all … [Read more...] about Sabres call up Nylander from Rochester
Eichel suspended two games for illegal check to the head
'Eichel has 25 goals and 47 assists in 65 games this season. The Sabres host Dallas on Tuesday and Pittsburgh on Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Eichel suspended two games for illegal check to the head
Eichel suspended two games for illegal check Vs. Avs' Soderberg
'“While we acknowledge Eichel’s argument that Soderberg is low and reaching for the puck, this hit does not meet the criteria for unavoidable head contact under Rule 48.”' … [Read more...] about Eichel suspended two games for illegal check Vs. Avs’ Soderberg
Monday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks finish weekend sweep with rout of Devils (Buffalo News) Amerks complete perfect weekend with 6-1 win over Devils (Amerks.com) Popugaev scores again in 6-1 loss at Rochester (BinghamtonDevils.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage
In battle of big hits, Jack Eichel offers some rare Sabres pushback
'The word has been out on the Buffalo Sabres for several weeks. Take them physically. Work Eichel and Rasmus Dahlin, in particular, to grind the Sabres down. There's not going to be a whole lot of response. Who on this roster, especially among the forwards, has that kind of grit and sandpaper in their game?' … [Read more...] about In battle of big hits, Jack Eichel offers some rare Sabres pushback
Sabres Notebook: Offense takes the afternoon off
'The Sabres were outshot, 43-18, but most of their pressure came in garbage time, with seven shots on goal coming over the final 2:20 after goalie Carter Hutton was pulled for an extra attacker. The Avalanche doubled Buffalo in shot attempts, 76-38.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Offense takes the afternoon off
The Wraparound: Avalanche 3, Sabres 0
'They had seven shots on goal through two periods and the final count was 43-18.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Avalanche 3, Sabres 0
Lance Lysowski's Sabres mailbag: What will Jason Botterill do this offseason?
'I don't foresee Botterill spending much beyond locking up Skinner, so he'll try to trade some of the Sabres' assets, particularly prospects, for some secondary scoring help. They also can deal from their depth on the blue line, perhaps Rasmus Ristolainen.' … [Read more...] about Lance Lysowski’s Sabres mailbag: What will Jason Botterill do this offseason?
Inside the NHL: 'Scoreboard Wars' is one area Sabres can make a move on
'As the Sabres ponder a laundry list of upgrades to KeyBank Center with the arena falling way behind its 1990s counterparts, replacing the current HD video board could be one quick way to generate some goodwill among patrons rightfully complaining about broken and dirty seats and mediocre, overpriced concessions.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: ‘Scoreboard Wars’ is one area Sabres can make a move on
Sunday's Colorado Coverage
Avalanche dominates Buffalo Sabres in first game without Gabe Landeskog (Denver Post) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Postgame Wrap-Up: Sharp Defense Against Sabres (ColoradoAvalanche.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Colorado Coverage
MacKinnon Grubauer lead Avs to 3-0 win over Sabres
'“He hits me after they (expletive), excuse my language, they blow the whistle,” Eichel said. “Whatever. ... They were more desperate than we were.”' … [Read more...] about MacKinnon Grubauer lead Avs to 3-0 win over Sabres
Sabres blanked by Avalanche 3-0
'An absolutely miserable performance by the Buffalo Sabres resulted in a 3-0 loss at the sticks of the Colorado Avalanche inside the Pepsi Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres blanked by Avalanche 3-0
Sabres' Mittelstadt has an uneventful game at left wing
'The Sabres had exactly four scoring chances in 54 minutes including none in the second period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Mittelstadt has an uneventful game at left wing