'"When they walk by it to get their blood drawn, they'll look over and say 'Wow, that's really cool,'" Roswell Park physician Dr. Philip McCarthy said. "I mean, these people are fighting to get control of their lives back. And to see their reaction when they see it, it gets their spirits up."' … [Read more...] about Eichel of Sabres inspires patients via portrait at Buffalo cancer center
Archives for November 2020
Inside the NHL: Ten years after his death, this will always be Jim Kelley's space
'"He had no fear. He had a tremendous amount of knowledge and he wasn't just a hockey guy," former Hockey Night in Canada producer John Shannon said by phone Friday from Toronto. "The key thing for all of us, and I say this tongue-in-cheek, was he could speak Canadian but be American. He knew our strengths and weaknesses, never a time you felt he didn't know what we were all … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Ten years after his death, this will always be Jim Kelley’s space
Friendship with Colby Cave helped Sabres’ Matt Irwin handle demotion
'During that chat with the media, Irwin was sporting a No. 12 “Caver” that Cave’s wife, Emily, sent him. He said he wears it almost every day. Irwin’s wife, Chantel, also grew close to Cave and his future wife.' … [Read more...] about Friendship with Colby Cave helped Sabres’ Matt Irwin handle demotion
Sabres Mailbag: Is it time for Rasmus Dahlin to play on the first defense pair?
'Dahlin is ready to play on the top pairing, preferably with Colin Miller as his partner. Ristolainen would be productive with significantly less ice time – the physicality he brings cannot be overlooked given no other defenseman on this roster plays with that edge – but he’s not suited to face an opponent’s top players.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Mailbag: Is it time for Rasmus Dahlin to play on the first defense pair?
Sabres prospect J-J Peterka developing rapidly in Austria
'“Afterwards, as hard as the first round was for him, he was equally ecstatic with how it played out the next day,” McIlvane said. He added: “He’s still carrying the excitement with him. We’re proud of him.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect J-J Peterka developing rapidly in Austria
Eichel, Dahlin ranked among NHL’s best players under age 25
'Both Eichel and Dahlin found themselves ranked as some of the best players in the NHL under the age of 25 on Monday, according to NBC Sports' Pro Hockey Talk. In their NHL Power Rankings of Top-25 players under the age of 25, Eichel is listed as the seventh-best player on the list, while Dahlin came in ranked 23rd.' … [Read more...] about Eichel, Dahlin ranked among NHL’s best players under age 25
Eichel happy with 'great moves' by Sabres in offseason
'"Whenever you can add people like Taylor Hall and Eric Staal and Cody Eakin to your roster and the locker room, they not only bring talent to the ice but also veteran presence to the locker room," he said. "In a situation like ours where we're trying to find a winning culture with a young group and trying to figure out the right way to do things at times, I think having older … [Read more...] about Eichel happy with ‘great moves’ by Sabres in offseason
Jack Eichel on Sabres' offseason moves: 'It’s so hard to win when you’re young'
'“I know the league is trying to go younger, but I think that you still need those older guys, the veteran guys, the guys that have been there and won. I think you need them in your locker room, first of all, and you need them on the ice. We’ve definitely been young. We’ve been in a transition for a few years now. There’s always young guys coming through the organization and … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel on Sabres’ offseason moves: ‘It’s so hard to win when you’re young’
Inside the NHL: Are players, cash-strapped owners heading for an ugly faceoff?
'We're approaching the time when a deal better be made in the next seven to 10 days if Jan. 1 is going to stay a target. If you figure a two-week training camp – and three weeks for the Sabres and six other teams that didn't take part in the Return to Play – players need to start coming back from Europe to serve their quarantines. And the Not So Magnificent Seven clubs need to … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Are players, cash-strapped owners heading for an ugly faceoff?
Datsyuk-style game earning Sabres prospect Matteo Costantini notice
'“The fifth round came around and Buffalo’s pick showed up,” said Costantini, a center the Sabres drafted 131st overall. “I saw my name pop up on the screen, I was like, ‘This is crazy, right?’ It was an unreal feeling, and I got to share that moment with those guys, and that is something I will remember for the rest of my life.”' … [Read more...] about Datsyuk-style game earning Sabres prospect Matteo Costantini notice
Memories of coaching camp team at Buffalo Sabres NHL training camp
'“Nice trade!” Rob Ray, veteran tough guy and member of the Reds said to me as if I had any say in the switch. Since Ray was drafted in 1988 we had an ongoing battle over his hometown. Rob, a native of Stirling, bristled when I reminded him he might as well say he’s from Peterborough because no one knows where Stirling is. Knowing his tough-guy reputation I always said it with … [Read more...] about Memories of coaching camp team at Buffalo Sabres NHL training camp
Sabres prospect Jack Quinn's journey from first cut to first round
'“I play with a chip on my shoulder,” Quinn said during a recent phone interview with The Buffalo News. “That’s a strength of my game. I think I do that because I’m a very competitive guy. … Part of my life I’ve dealt with proving people right or wrong, whether I’ve thought about it or not. It’s natural for me to continue to do that.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Jack Quinn’s journey from first cut to first round
Sabres' Jack Quinn is Ready to Prove Doubters Wrong
'"I was shocked he went before Rossi," an Ontario-based scout said. "He would have been good around, say, pick 11 or 12. But eight seemed like a stretch. But we know how good is he with the puck, it's all about pushing his game to the limit now. This camp should help."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Quinn is Ready to Prove Doubters Wrong
Peterka selected to Germany's preliminary WJC roster
'Buffalo traded up to select Peterka with the 34th pick of the NHL Draft in October. The 18-year-old tallied six points (3+3) in seven games this season with EC Salzburg in the Austrian Hockey League before the league suspended its campaign in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.' … [Read more...] about Peterka selected to Germany’s preliminary WJC roster
Sabres prospect JJ Peterka selected to Germany's roster for world juniors
'Peterka, who the Sabres traded up to select with pick No. 34, has not played recently because his team in Austria, EC Red Bull Salzburg, had its season paused in response to a surge in coronavirus cases in the country.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect JJ Peterka selected to Germany’s roster for world juniors