'Jack Eichel is having himself a season and there's still more games to be played.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres hang on with 6-4 win over Maple Leafs
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Sabres Score 4 Goals In 2nd, Comeback to Defeat Leafs 6-4
'Toronto scored to pull within a goal again midway through the period, but Eichel would net his second of the game with the empty netter to seal the victory for the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Score 4 Goals In 2nd, Comeback to Defeat Leafs 6-4
Eichel, Sabres defeat Maple Leafs, hand Keefe first loss as NHL coach
'"It's always fun to win on home ice, and we hadn't beat them in a while, so it's good to get the two points, and I think we needed it as a group as well," said Eichel, who extended his point streak to eight games (eight goals, seven assists). "Good contributions up and down the lineup starting with our goaltender, who I thought played tremendous."' … [Read more...] about Eichel, Sabres defeat Maple Leafs, hand Keefe first loss as NHL coach
Eichel excels on both ends of the ice in Sabres' win over Leafs
'"I was most excited about his last couple of minutes, how he came to play without the puck, how hard he defended when they pulled the goalie out," Krueger said. "He did put one in the empty net, but it was the work he did before that I think that shows Jack is maturing right in front of our eyes."' … [Read more...] about Eichel excels on both ends of the ice in Sabres’ win over Leafs
At the Horn: Maple Leafs 4 - Sabres 6
'Jimmy Vesey was credited with the game winner 8:34 into the third period. Jeff Skinner, Victor Olofsson and Casey Mittelstadt also scored for Buffalo. Eichel picked up two goals and an assist for his ninth multi-point game of the season.' … [Read more...] about At the Horn: Maple Leafs 4 – Sabres 6
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks lose to Toronto in OT (Buffalo News) Sabres goalie prospect Jonas Johansson exceeding expectations with Amerks (Buffalo News) Point streak reaches nine games in OT loss to Marlies (Amerks.com) Aberg Scores Overtime Winner in Rochester (Marlies.ca) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres looking to avoid dubious slice of history against Leafs
'A loss in Friday afternoon's matinee against the Leafs downtown would be Buffalo's sixth straight against Toronto, something that has never happened since the Sabres entered the NHL in 1970.' … [Read more...] about Sabres looking to avoid dubious slice of history against Leafs
Sheldon Keefe has had immediate impact behind Leafs' bench
'"He's personable, likes to get feedback from the players," said Leafs center Auston Matthews. "Everybody is different. I don't know how much we can go on with comparisons and differences, but no coach is the same. We've got a new coach now and things are going to be different. You've got to move forward and expect changes."' … [Read more...] about Sheldon Keefe has had immediate impact behind Leafs’ bench
Sabres prospect Rasmus Asplund quickly acclimating to NHL
'“They called me up for a reason and they thought I was ready, and that’s what it feels like,” Asplund said following Thursday’s practice inside KeyBank Center, where the Sabres begin a home-and-home set Friday afternoon against the Toronto Maple Leafs.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Rasmus Asplund quickly acclimating to NHL
Friday's Toronto Coverage
Maple Leafs at Sabres game day (Toronto Sun) Friday NHL preview: Toronto Maple Leafs at Buffalo Sabres (Toronto Star) Toronto visits Buffalo after Johnsson’s 2 goal-game (AP) Maple Leafs, on track after coaching change, visit Sabres (Field Level Media) Maple Leafs at Sabres preview (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Toronto Coverage
Matthews, Eichel thankful Granato back coaching
'"We were just so lucky to hear things started to turn for him for the better. You just pray for him that things work out and thank god that they did. He's back with us and I imagine he's extra thankful this Thanksgiving as are we."' … [Read more...] about Matthews, Eichel thankful Granato back coaching
Sabres prep for home-and-home set with Maple Leafs
'"We're really excited about it," Krueger said. "It's been highlighted on the calendar for a while, this back-to-back. You can feel the energy in the group. We're going to make the picture small here and do our best to play some strong hockey."' … [Read more...] about Sabres prep for home-and-home set with Maple Leafs
'Lack of confidence' continues for Sabres' struggling offense in overtime loss
'The good vibes created during a remarkable October are a distant memory.' … [Read more...] about ‘Lack of confidence’ continues for Sabres’ struggling offense in overtime loss
Sabres sending no messages on the scoreboard or on the ice
'More than eight years after Milan Lucic's unanswered plummeting of Ryan Miller, the Sabres remain about as soft as Grandma's homemade pumpkin ice cream sitting out on the Thanksgiving Day countertop.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sending no messages on the scoreboard or on the ice
Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin out indefinitely with concussion
'In a video released as part of the suspension announcement Tuesday, George Parros, who is in charge of the department of player safety, explained that Tampa Bay thought Dahlin caused the high hit by driving Cernak's elbow upward. Cernak explained to reporters Wednesday in Tampa, Fla., that he "didn't mean to hurt Dahlin" and called the incident an "unlucky situation."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin out indefinitely with concussion