'"They [Sabres] stuck by their doctors' opinions and I respect them for that. I hope people can respect me for standing by what I believed in," he said. "I hope that me being back playing and healthy, I hope that can be an example of somebody sticking by what they believe in and having a successful outcome."' … [Read more...] about ‘There’s no bitterness in me whatsoever’, Jack Eichel returns to Buffalo for first time since trade
Archives for March 2022
Jack Eichel wishes Sabres won more for Rick Jeanneret
'“There’s some amazing people that work for the Sabres organization, and those are the people you want to have success for,” Eichel said. “You look at a guy like RJ, there’s not a lot of better people that you’re going to come across. He’s been doing this forever. When you think of the Sabres, you kind of think of him. You just wish you had more success for people like that … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel wishes Sabres won more for Rick Jeanneret
Jack Eichel says his return to Buffalo feels 'awkward'
'"Yeah, you have those thoughts on what reception you will get, but I can't control that. I feel I gave everything during my time in Buffalo to the organization and community, so I am at peace with that. Whatever the reception is, I will be able to handle it. It's hockey. When you get a shift under your belt, I think it just becomes a game," Eichel said.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel says his return to Buffalo feels ‘awkward’
Hamilton Take2: Jack Eichel in the present, past, and future
'Now that doesn’t match with that he has no bitterness, but in some cases, time heals wounds. It’s quite possible that Eichel decided he didn’t want to carry around any resentment and no longer feels that towards the Pegulas. He did say the owners were always good to him and his family and gave him “a nice long-term contract.”' … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take2: Jack Eichel in the present, past, and future
Eichel set for first return to Buffalo with Golden Knights on Thursday
'"I had a phenomenal time here in Buffalo, living out a childhood dream playing my first NHL game. The city, the organization was great to me and my family. Again, no bitterness whatsoever."' … [Read more...] about Eichel set for first return to Buffalo with Golden Knights on Thursday
Sabres embracing spotlight entering matchups with Knights, Leafs
'"I think the key is it the added pressure," Granato said. "It's important for us, and it's great for us to have the added pressure of that. Because we have to learn to deal with that. You know, we're not going into the playoffs. But we all know in the playoffs it's handling pressure and elevate and compete. And those are two major ingredients to playoff success.' … [Read more...] about Sabres embracing spotlight entering matchups with Knights, Leafs
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks tripped up by Rocket (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Mike Harrington: Here's hoping Sabres fans don't boo former Captain Jack
'Eichel was given too much pull far too soon in his career to influence the firing of coach Dan Bylsma, was handed an $80 million contract at age 20 and the captaincy at 21. Fans clearly feel they didn't get enough payback, and the owners probably do, too.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Here’s hoping Sabres fans don’t boo former Captain Jack
Listen: Granato: We have to let go of results, but not lessons
'“As these players get better, the goal is to coach less and let the team take over,” Granato said.' … [Read more...] about Listen: Granato: We have to let go of results, but not lessons
Observations: Sabres fall apart, allow 4 goals in second period of 6-1 loss
'"To me, there were lots of simple stuff offensively or transition wise that we didn’t execute, and it really showed with our inability to convert when we had really good chances to convert," coach Don Granato said. "It adds up. ... That team doesn’t stop."' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres fall apart, allow 4 goals in second period of 6-1 loss
Sabres facing roster crunch with Zemgus Girgensons, Colin Miller close
'Sabres fans are clamoring for both to play more games in Buffalo, but the challenge is finding roster spots for them. Entering Monday, the Sabres had the maximum 23 players on their active roster and three on injured reserve are close to returning: forward Zemgus Girgensons and defensemen Colin Miller and Will Butcher.' … [Read more...] about Sabres facing roster crunch with Zemgus Girgensons, Colin Miller close
Sabres implode against Panthers, lose big: ‘That team doesn’t stop’
'“Just breakdowns,” Okposo said of what doomed the Sabres. “It seemed like every puck is going through and just didn’t do a good enough job staying on top of them. Obviously, they got a ton of skill. I thought that they were a little sloppy in the first and a little bit, it seemed like, just a little slow."' … [Read more...] about Sabres implode against Panthers, lose big: ‘That team doesn’t stop’
Ex-Sabre Sam Reinhart back in Buffalo thriving with Panthers
'“It’s kind of weird going into a new group early on,” Reinhart, 26, said prior to his first game at KeyBank Center as a visitor. “It didn’t come easy right away, kind of had to learn how to play that system and get comfortable in that environment. I think once I did that, it’s been a lot of fun to play in with this group of guys.”' … [Read more...] about Ex-Sabre Sam Reinhart back in Buffalo thriving with Panthers
Tuesday's Florida Coverage
Panthers hopeful Lundell’s injury ‘not serious’ after awkward fall in rout of Sabres (Miami Herald) 5 takeaways: Knight shines, Panthers score in dominant win at Buffalo (FloridaPanthers.com) Photo Gallery (NHL.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Florida Coverage
Panthers beat Sabres 6-1, extend win streak to three games
'“I’ve already looked at the calendar and see that we play them two more times,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “I’ll remind our guys of this game, and it’s a measuring stick for us.”' … [Read more...] about Panthers beat Sabres 6-1, extend win streak to three games