'"Today was a good test for me to go out there and be on the ice with a lot more bodies than I'm used to," Eichel said. "So I'm all right right now. ... It's been a while since I've been on the ice with that many guys. So I was a couple of steps behind today but hopefully it starts coming back and I start to feel like myself again."' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Jack Eichel starts the path to quick buildup to the Sabres’ season
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Zemgus Girgensons' season-ending injury a 'big loss' for the Sabres
'“We all can feel the hole that Zemgus leaves with his injury,” said Krueger following practice Wednesday. “The character, the work ethic, the role that he has in our group is something that makes him unique. I challenged the group today to chip in and to take a piece of that hole. We’re going to keep Zemgus close, because how important he is in the organization, what a … [Read more...] about Zemgus Girgensons’ season-ending injury a ‘big loss’ for the Sabres
Dylan Cozens, Jack Quinn to practice with Sabres in 'coming days'
'The Sabres have yet to decide where Quinn will play this season, but Ralph Krueger told reporters Wednesday that Cozens will immediately compete for a spot on the NHL roster.' … [Read more...] about Dylan Cozens, Jack Quinn to practice with Sabres in ‘coming days’
Sabres know replacing popular Zemgus Girgensons will be tough
'Girgensons, whose work ethic is often lauded, will be difficult to replace. He has quietly developed into one of Buffalo’s top checkers and penalty killers. The Sabres think so highly of him they awarded him a three-year, $6.6 million contract in October.' … [Read more...] about Sabres know replacing popular Zemgus Girgensons will be tough
Sabres notes: Jack Eichel makes season debut, practices with Taylor Hall
'“Today was a good test for me to get out there and be on the ice with a lot more bodies than I’m used to,” Eichel said on a Zoom call following practice inside KeyBank Center. “So I’m feeling all right right now.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Jack Eichel makes season debut, practices with Taylor Hall
Eichel, Ullmark skate for first time at Sabres camp; Oloffson returns, Girgensons undergoes surgery
'“Today was a good test for me to get out there and be on the ice with a lot more bodies than I’m used to,” said Eichel after the team’s afternoon practice. “It’s been a while since I’ve been on the ice with that many guys. So I was a couple steps behind today, but hopefully, it starts coming back and I start feeling like myself again.”' … [Read more...] about Eichel, Ullmark skate for first time at Sabres camp; Oloffson returns, Girgensons undergoes surgery
Sabres lose F Girgensons to season-ending hamstring injury
'Girgensons, who is from Latvia, was preparing for his eighth season in Buffalo after being re-signed to a three-year, $6.6 million contract in October. Selected by the Sabres in the first round of the 2012 draft, he has developed into a dependable checking-line forward.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose F Girgensons to season-ending hamstring injury
Eichel practices for first time at Sabres training camp
'"I hurt myself a few weeks ago on the ice just training, so today was a good test for me to get out there and be out there on the ice with more bodies than I'm used to," Eichel said following practice. "It's been a while since I've been on the ice with that many guys, so I feel like I was a couple steps behind today. Hopefully that starts to come back and start feeling like … [Read more...] about Eichel practices for first time at Sabres training camp
Girgensons undergoes surgery to repair hamstring injury
'The Buffalo Sabres announced on Wednesday that Girgensons has undergone successful surgery to repair a hamstring injury suffered on Monday in the team's first scrimmage of training camp. His expected timeline for recovery is approximately six months, which would get him ready to return in early July.' … [Read more...] about Girgensons undergoes surgery to repair hamstring injury
Sabres add Cozens, Quinn to training camp roster
'TSN hockey insider Bob McKenzie reported Tuesday night that both Cozens and Quinn are taking a private charter flight back to Buffalo in order to reduce or eliminate the need for a seven-day quarantine.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add Cozens, Quinn to training camp roster
Buffalo sports teams will continue to feel financial hurt with few fans
'“So much of the revenue in hockey relates to the fans in the stands,” Larry Quinn, the former President and Minority Owner of the Sabres, said. “Yes, tickets. But then there’s suite sales.”' … [Read more...] about Buffalo sports teams will continue to feel financial hurt with few fans
Eichel makes Training Camp debut following upper body injury
'"It's been a while since I've been on the ice with that many guys," Eichel said after practice. "I felt like I was a couple steps behind but hopefully it starts coming back and I'll start feeling like myself again."' … [Read more...] about Eichel makes Training Camp debut following upper body injury
Girgensons has surgery, out six months following hamstring injury
'Zemgus Girgensons has undergone successful surgery to repair a hamstring injury he suffered in Monday's scrimmage. The expected recovery time is six months which means he could miss the entire season.' … [Read more...] about Girgensons has surgery, out six months following hamstring injury
Return of the Jack: Sabres captain back on the ice
'He was skating in a line with Taylor Hall and Victor Olofsson, who also made his own return from an injury suffered early in camp. Eichel mentioned the importance of building chemistry with Hall before the season.' … [Read more...] about Return of the Jack: Sabres captain back on the ice
Buffalo Sabres' Zemgus Girgensons has surgery, Jack Eichel returns
'"We all can feel the hole that Zemgus leaves with his injury. The character, the work ethic, the role that he has in our group is something that makes him unique," Head Coach Ralph Krueger said.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres’ Zemgus Girgensons has surgery, Jack Eichel returns