'“I think it’s tough to say what the rest of the season might look like because, to be honest with you, I can’t imagine the NHL really knows much right now about what the future holds for us just because of the fact that I really don’t think the world knows what’s going to happen," Eichel said. "I think with just that, you know, obviously we don’t want to have that much time … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel hopeful, cautious when asked about Sabres resuming season
Archives for March 2020
Buffalo Sabres' star Jack Eichel: 'There is so much more at stake than hockey games'
'“I think we realized how much we didn’t know about the situation, that was my ‘come to’ moment about how serious the situation is and the effect it would have on the entire world,’’ Eichel said during a conference call with western New York media on Monday.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres’ star Jack Eichel: ‘There is so much more at stake than hockey games’
Sabres’ Jack Eichel says hockey has ‘kind of been put on the back burner’
'“A lot of my thoughts go toward my family and health and the people I care about and all the people that are dealing with this. There’s so much more at stake right now than hockey games.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel says hockey has ‘kind of been put on the back burner’
Eichel on COVID-19 pandemic: ‘We really don’t know what tomorrow holds’
'“The hospital (Boston Medical Center) is in a lot of distress right now, and it’s a tough position,” the 23-year-old captain of the Buffalo Sabres said Monday. “She’s actually been at home for the last few weeks, which somehow is really lucky. Wouldn’t want her going in. It’s such a high risk.”' … [Read more...] about Eichel on COVID-19 pandemic: ‘We really don’t know what tomorrow holds’
Sabres' Eichel is in Buffalo self-quarantining
'Eichel has stayed in Buffalo because he felt it was the safest way of handling things. He has a new house and is comfortable there. As far as back home in Boston, his mom is a nurse, but Eichel is glad she’s not in the middle of things, “My mom does work at Boston Medical Center, but prior to the outbreak my dad had shoulder replacement surgery, so my mom took a month of paid … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eichel is in Buffalo self-quarantining
Sabres captain Jack Eichel on the suspended NHL season
'“It’s a tough situation to predict right now," Eichel said. "We really don’t know what tomorrow holds, never mind a month from now so it’s tough to predict the hockey aspect of life. Obviously, it would be tough to say if the league knows what we’re going to do because I don’t really think the world knows what’s going to happen in a few weeks.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres captain Jack Eichel on the suspended NHL season
Jack Eichel reflects on current events
'Eichel used a majority of the call to express the main focus which was staying in a good state of health and remaining in a good positive place, rather than just rushing into the season, “There’s a lot more at stake rather than just hockey.” Eichel says the rink has been closed and he hasn’t been on the ice, however, Jack said he has a gym at his house and has done daily video … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel reflects on current events
Jack Eichel hopes for closure to hockey season
'“I’d love to go see my family in Boston. I think that it’s the smart, methodical decision just to stay here and not try and spread anything to them. Just trying to stay safer than sorry,” he says. “I’d love to go home and see my parents. It’s a quick six-and-a-half-hour drive. I definitely miss them but I’m just trying to put their best interest in mind and you really never … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel hopes for closure to hockey season
Eichel shares thoughts on suspended season during Atlantic Division chat
'"But for now, it's important to just do the right things every day and really take this serious because there are some serious consequences to not doing the right things and taking the right precautions every day. I just hope everyone's in a good frame of mind with being around loved ones and understanding that we're going to get through this."' … [Read more...] about Eichel shares thoughts on suspended season during Atlantic Division chat
1974-75: 'The birth of hockey in Buffalo'
'"I think that was, to me personally and I think the guys who played on that team, that was the birth of hockey here in Buffalo," Gare said. "When I think of the Sabres over 50 years, that year was the year that it escalated to being a legitimate National Hockey League team."' … [Read more...] about 1974-75: ‘The birth of hockey in Buffalo’
1974-75: The team that Punch built
'Punch Imlach was many things, according to those who played for him. He could be tough to play for. Mike Robitaille, the former Sabres defenseman who would go on to become a longtime broadcaster for the team, recalls Imlach keeping a train ticket visibly sticking out of his pocket during conversations with players. "Just to give you a reminder," Robitaille explained.' … [Read more...] about 1974-75: The team that Punch built
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Hickey hopeful for a return to hockey (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
Biron: What made the 2005-06 Buffalo Sabres so special
'Training camp was hard and Lindy Ruff was very much focused on making sure we were going to be the "most fit team in the NHL." Yikes!!! I didn't play at all during the lockout and although I felt like I was in great shape after the long offseason, I was definitely not in game shape yet!!' … [Read more...] about Biron: What made the 2005-06 Buffalo Sabres so special
15 thoughts on the Sabres as we wait for hockey to return
'The move wasn't talked about much on trade deadline day because the Sabres acquired veteran power forward Wayne Simmonds, but Kahun has the potential to be a top-six forward in Buffalo and could be the more impactful acquisition.' … [Read more...] about 15 thoughts on the Sabres as we wait for hockey to return
Medina resident Dawson DiPietro takes interesting route through Walsh Jesuit to NHL contract with Buffalo Sabres
'Just a few years ago, he was a humble freshman buried on the Broncos’ depth chart and left wondering about his college future.' … [Read more...] about Medina resident Dawson DiPietro takes interesting route through Walsh Jesuit to NHL contract with Buffalo Sabres