'“One of the reasons I think we brought him here is to keep it lose in the room,” Ottawa coach D.J. Smith said. “He’s a guy that’s always joking around. He takes his game serious, but he likes to have fun.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Tyler Ennis enjoying time with Senators
Archives for 2019
Sunday's Ottawa Coverage
Garrioch game report: Senators get Jack-attacked as Eichel's four-goal night propels Sabres (Ottawa Sun) Photo gallery (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Ottawa Coverage
Column: Assessing whether the Blackhawks or Sabres won the Alex Nylander-Henri Jokiharju trade — and why it was made
'Jokiharju, 20, has been more consistent for the Sabres while mostly playing on a third pairing with Marco Scandella. After playing 38 games last season for the Hawks but only a handful over the final 3½ months, Jokiharju is proving more than capable of sticking in the NHL for a long time.' … [Read more...] about Column: Assessing whether the Blackhawks or Sabres won the Alex Nylander-Henri Jokiharju trade — and why it was made
Eichel scores career-high 4 goals, Sabres top Senators 4-2
'“He was all over me to start shooting the puck,” Eichel said. “So I figured I’d start shooting a little more.”' … [Read more...] about Eichel scores career-high 4 goals, Sabres top Senators 4-2
Buffalo Sabres star Jack Eichel scores four goals, reminds hockey world how good he is
'Interestingly, all four markers came from wrist shots that snuck in underneath the crossbar.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres star Jack Eichel scores four goals, reminds hockey world how good he is
Four goals from Eichel leads Sabres to 4-2 win over Senators
'Eichel's first hat-trick came in December of 2017 at home against Carolina. It was also the team's first hat-trick since Sam Reinhart on February 23, 2019 against versus Washington.' … [Read more...] about Four goals from Eichel leads Sabres to 4-2 win over Senators
The Sabres celebrate Hockey Fights Cancer
'Jack Eichel is very active in visiting kids at Roswell Park Institute and hospitals all over Western New York. The two little boys took a group photo with the team after practice and high-fived the boys in front of the bench. Just talking to Eichel about the experience brought a big smile to his face, “I think it’s awesome, it’s so cool for them to be around, it brings such a … [Read more...] about The Sabres celebrate Hockey Fights Cancer
3 Observations: Sabres snap losing streak with 4-2 win over Ottawa
'The Sabres have faltered, and in turn, Ralph Krueger has shuffled their lines. In that process, Mittlestadt lost the line on which he found an offensive spark while the Sabres were on the west coast. He's failed to get it back for weeks now despite retaining minutes on the power play as well as even strength.' … [Read more...] about 3 Observations: Sabres snap losing streak with 4-2 win over Ottawa
Eichel’s 4 goal night powers Sabres past Sens, 4-2
'He’d add an empty netter to collect his first career four goal night in the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Eichel’s 4 goal night powers Sabres past Sens, 4-2
Eichel scores four goals, Sabres top Senators to end winless streak
'"I just think for us to win, we have to play a little bit cleaner of a game, but it's good to get out of a little hole that we were in there and find a way to get two points," Eichel said.' … [Read more...] about Eichel scores four goals, Sabres top Senators to end winless streak
Eichel's 4-goal game lifts Sabres over Senators
'The last time a Sabres player scored four goals was back on April 10, 2010 against the Senators. Eichel became the seventh player in Sabres history to score at least four goals in a game. Rick Martin (four times), Dave Andreychuk (three times), Alexander Mogilny (twice), Lindy Ruff, Miroslav Satan, and Vanek are the other Sabres to accomplish the feat.' … [Read more...] about Eichel’s 4-goal game lifts Sabres over Senators
At the Horn: Senators 2 - Sabres 4
'Sam Reinhart tallied a pair of assists and Linus Ullmark made 21 saves for the Sabres, who snapped a six-game winless streak.' … [Read more...] about At the Horn: Senators 2 – Sabres 4
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks bounce back from 2-0 deficit to win third consecutive game (Buffalo News) Comets’ lead slips away in loss to Rochester (Utica Observer Dispatch) Amerks edge Comets for third straight win (Amerks.com) Four unanswered goals sink Comets in loss to Amerks (UticaComets.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres provide respite to two young fans ahead of Hockey Fights Cancer night
'"This isn't about one game," Ullmark said. "There’s always going to be kids out there watching. We always want to show our very best every night. It’s a special thing on the side of the game, but we’re going to go out there and play our best. That’s what we always do. That’s what these kids do every day. They’re battling their hardest."' … [Read more...] about Sabres provide respite to two young fans ahead of Hockey Fights Cancer night
Sabres’ Jimmy Vesey happy with ‘reliable’ game despite lack of offense
'“Jimmy coming in here didn’t have a lot of expectations about his role, which is really positive,” Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jimmy Vesey happy with ‘reliable’ game despite lack of offense