'Nelson, who signed with the Sabres as a free agent in March 2016, was amid a career year before suffering the injury during the first period of a 4-3 overtime loss to Toronto on Dec. 4. He has one goal among five points with a plus-6 rating in 22 games this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Defenseman Casey Nelson returns to practice
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Sabres feel recharged after long break
'“I was very surprised of the execution out there for the amount of time (off), the passing,” Housley said. “There wasn’t as much bump and grind, a little at the end there, but I liked the execution. I liked the speed coming off eight or nine days.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres feel recharged after long break
Nelson returns to practice as Buffalo comes back from break
'Casey Nelson skated with the team for the first time since being injured on Dec. 4. So far Nelson has missed 19 games and likely won’t play in Columbus or Dallas.' … [Read more...] about Nelson returns to practice as Buffalo comes back from break
Sabres return to the rink, ready for a strong playoff push
'"I think we just have to string together some good hockey. We know we're not going to win every single game," the defenseman said. "Obviously that's our goal every time the puck drops is to get the win, but playing the right way, playing with what makes us a good team, play to our identity and try to be consistent that way and I think we'll find more success than not."' … [Read more...] about Sabres return to the rink, ready for a strong playoff push
Nelson returns to practice as Sabres skate for 1st time after bye week
'"Just concentrate on yourself, control what you can control," he said. "I'm not leaning on one thing or leaning one way or the other - you just keep your head down and get better every day. And when your name's called, you just go out and play. That's all about you can control."' … [Read more...] about Nelson returns to practice as Sabres skate for 1st time after bye week
Eichel and Skinner each get a goal in Atlantic Division loss
'Eichel and Skinner both scored a goal in the game, which was 20 minutes long and played in two 10-minute halves. Skinner's goal at 56 seconds of the second half got Atlantic even and Toronto's John Tavares scored 32 seconds later to make it 4-3 but Washington's Holtby pitched a shutout the rest of the way and his team got him four unanswered goals.' … [Read more...] about Eichel and Skinner each get a goal in Atlantic Division loss
Inside the Sabres: Pressing questions entering post-break playoff push
'Carter Hutton has been a victim of circumstance at times. For whatever reason, the Sabres have played worse defensively in front of him. The 33-year-old was 8-0 with a .936 save percentage during the win streak. He has since won only two of 12 starts while posting a .898 save percentage. Linus Ullmark, meanwhile, is 10-4-3 with a 2.93 goals against average and .914 save … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres: Pressing questions entering post-break playoff push
Inside the NHL: Player and puck tracking usher in a new kind of numbers game
'One of Bettman's key points was how more information of this kind could come into play for daily fantasy and betting as a whole. The NHL was the first sport to embrace Las Vegas – with incredible results last season – and is not shying away from the gambling and fantasy implications for the sport.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Player and puck tracking usher in a new kind of numbers game
Pollock: On Sabres’ slump, All-Star games and Bona season
'Mike Harrington, who covers the Sabres for The Buffalo News and dug up that statistic on in-season 10-game winning streaks, offered another startling stat. Since the Sabres claimed the NHL’s best record in late November, that 7-12-4 record and its resultant 18 points are the fewest by any league team behind even Ottawa, Chicago, Colorado and Detroit which logged 20.' … [Read more...] about Pollock: On Sabres’ slump, All-Star games and Bona season
From All-Star untouchable to fourth-line role player for Girgensons
'While his role is replaceable, Girgensons is a perfect modern day 4th liner in the NHL. He has great speed, very good defensive ability, and can give you some scoring here and there. He'll block shots, penalty kill, and can play center if you need him to. Girgensons has been apart of the Sabres penalty kill that has been near the top of the league all year. Paired with Johan … [Read more...] about From All-Star untouchable to fourth-line role player for Girgensons
Eichel & Skinner score but get eliminated in NHL All-Star Tournament
'Sabres captain Jack Eichel and winger Jeff Skinner each scored in the 3-on-3 Tournament at the NHL All-Star game, but it wasn't enough as the Atlantic fell to the Metropolitian Division 6-4 in the tournament semifinals.' … [Read more...] about Eichel & Skinner score but get eliminated in NHL All-Star Tournament
Eichel, Skinner both score goals to cap All-Star Weekend
'"I mean you're competitive and I'm no different," Eichel said. "I want to win. But it's also fun and you're trying to enjoy yourself. It just wasn't the Atlantic's night this year."' … [Read more...] about Eichel, Skinner both score goals to cap All-Star Weekend
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Verhaeghe goal in OT defeats Amerks for Crunch (Buffalo News) Verhaeghe’s hat trick gives Syracuse Crunch OT win over Rochester (Syracuse Post Standard) Amerks head into All-Star break with 4-3 overtime loss in Syracuse (Amerks.com) Verhaeghe nets hat trick, game-winner in 4-3 Crunch win over Amerks (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
Mike Harrington: $$$$kinner has leverage, so he's not fretting about pace of contract talks
'"As a player, you just focus on things you can control and that's not something that has an effect on the game for me," Skinner said late Thursday night at Media Day in the City National Civic Auditorium. "For us right now, we're in the thick of a playoff race. You want to play hard, pick up as many points as you can and put yourself in a good situation. That right there is … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: $$$$kinner has leverage, so he’s not fretting about pace of contract talks
Connor McDavid nips Jack Eichel to win NHL's Fastest Skater contest
'Skating seventh of eight competitors, Eichel completed his lap in 13.582 seconds to take over the lead. Flying around the SAP Center rink, Eichel reached a top speed of 24 mph as NBC showcased the NHL's new player tracking system unveiled earlier in the day by Commissioner Gary Bettman.' … [Read more...] about Connor McDavid nips Jack Eichel to win NHL’s Fastest Skater contest