'"We can't try and do too much different," Sam Reinhart said. "No one's going to step up and play the way he does. It's got to be an effort out of everybody. We've got to just play our game, and nothing really changes. We're going to need to focus on the area in front of their net and try to get pucks in."' … [Read more...] about Rodrigues gets chance on top line with Eichel nursing injury
Archives for 2019
Eichel named to 2019 Atlantic Division All-Star team
'Eichel leads the Sabres with 49 points in 40 games this season. He's currently tied for seventh in the NHL with 34 assists.' … [Read more...] about Eichel named to 2019 Atlantic Division All-Star team
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks score late, top Sound Tigers in shootout (Amerks.com) Amerks, Cyclones swap forwards (Amerks.com) Gaudreau Gets First AHL Goal in Shootout Loss (SoundTigers.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Scott Wilson nearing return, could bolster Sabres' depth at center
'The problem is Wilson has not played this season because he broke his ankle during a practice in late September. He has been skating with Dennis Miller, the Sabres' director of rehab and development, for roughly the past month.' … [Read more...] about Scott Wilson nearing return, could bolster Sabres’ depth at center
Sabres lose Jack Eichel to injury, fail to rally in 3-1 loss to Islanders
'"It’s an upper-body injury, but I don’t think it’s going to keep him out too long," Housley told reporters. "It’s just one of those things he sort of aggravated something in his upper body, so he came off the ice."' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose Jack Eichel to injury, fail to rally in 3-1 loss to Islanders
Mike Harrington: Lehner takes another big step in his personal battle with win over Sabres
'"I know how difficult it can be for players who have to make life changes. If they don't, they die. It ruins their life. That's what it is. So I'm really proud. ... When you get the player in a good place, the player can have success but more important he can have a real productive life and that's why I'm real proud of Robin. From the situation he was in to where he is now, … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Lehner takes another big step in his personal battle with win over Sabres
The Wraparound: Islanders 3, Sabres 1
'It was an unfortunate ending to another remarkable performance by Carter Hutton.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Islanders 3, Sabres 1
Sabres lose game to Islanders, Jack Eichel to injury
'The Sabres closed 2018 like the opened it, struggling to win games and score goals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose game to Islanders, Jack Eichel to injury
Sabres notes: C.J. Smith earns recall from Amerks
'“Honestly, I think I’m even more excited to get in tonight than I was maybe my first NHL game, because everything happened so quick, I really didn’t take for granted the whole situation,” a smiling Smith said inside KeyBank Center. “I worked really hard to get back to this point. Obviously, the coaching staff down there has helped my game out a lot. I think I’ve been pretty … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: C.J. Smith earns recall from Amerks
Tuesday's New York Coverage
Islanders end 2018 with win over Sabres (Newsday) Mathew Barzal named NHL's second star of the week (Newsday) Islanders defeat Sabres 3-1 for fourth straight win (SportsNet New York) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Recap: Lehner Leads Isles to 3-1 Win in Buffalo (NewYorkIslanders.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s New York Coverage
Isles beat Sabres; Trotz moves into 4th on all-time win list
'Okposo snapped a 21-game goal drought on a power play with 9:46 remaining. While Barzal served a slashing penalty, Okposo beat Lehner with a wrist shot from the right circle.' … [Read more...] about Isles beat Sabres; Trotz moves into 4th on all-time win list
Get to Know Jack Eichel, the Star Behind the Sabres' Rise
'Every NHL player has a routine. Pretty much impossible to survive an 82-game season without one. Even so, Eichel is especially structured. Over a recent lunch, I asked Eichel to list his game day schedule. He rattled it off without hesitation.' … [Read more...] about Get to Know Jack Eichel, the Star Behind the Sabres’ Rise
Islanders defeat Sabres 3-1
'Buffalo controlled much of the play early, but former Sabres goaltender Robin Lehner was up to the task to keep the game scoreless. The blue and gold recorded 12 shots on goal in the opening frame. However, the bests save of the period came at the other end of the ice.' … [Read more...] about Islanders defeat Sabres 3-1
Former Sabres goalie Robin Lehner has turned his life around
'I asked Lehner if there were any hard feelings since they didn’t give him a qualifying over and let him go for nothing. He said, “No, absolutely not. I could’ve finished in a better manner, I had a great meeting with Jason and he’s a good man and this organization has good people.”' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres goalie Robin Lehner has turned his life around
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Islanders
'"We have some of those nights where pucks don't bounce our way. Tonight was one of those nights."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Islanders