'After the game Sabres head coach Dan Bylsma said that Robin Lehner is day to day after suffering a hip injury late in the first period. It happened on what looked like a harmless play with Lehner about ten feet outside of his crease plying the puck. After making a pass Lehner slowly skated backwards towards the net, grabbing the back of his leg. When the whistle blew, Lehner … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Eichel, Sabres top Senators 5-4
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Sabres forward Jack Eichel could return as soon as Tuesday against the Senators
'“You just wan’t to get back to playing, more than anything, you know?” Eichel added. “That’s what you train for all summer and prepare for. It’s tough that the season starts a little bit later for me but I’m just excited for it.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres forward Jack Eichel could return as soon as Tuesday against the Senators
Another one goal effort, another loss for Sabres
'"It is frustrating. I don't know what that isn't (frustrated)," Reinhart said of the loss. "They're going to come in spurts. We have to find those chances and bearing down more in practice to lead into the game."' … [Read more...] about Another one goal effort, another loss for Sabres
Observations: Sabres lose 3-1 to Washington
' In 21 games the Sabres now have 38 goals. For those of you who don't like mental math, that's less than two goals a game (1.9 GPG). The bad news: you aren't going to win many games scoring less than two goals a game.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres lose 3-1 to Washington
Eichel skates with Sabres yet again, won't play Friday
'"This is another level of practice today," Bylsma said. "There was some contact, so to speak. He was bouncing in and out of guys... so yeah, I think it's another step."' … [Read more...] about Eichel skates with Sabres yet again, won’t play Friday
5 Observations: Red Wings top Sabres 2-1 in SO
'In the first period the Detroit Red Wings looked like a team that had lost four straight, but the Sabres couldn’t take advantage of Detroit’s mistakes. For the Red Wings, it was turnover after turnover. For the Sabres, it was missed chance after missed chance.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Red Wings top Sabres 2-1 in SO
Eichel skating, O'Reilly returns to practice
'"Us having a full roster isn't something that's going to happen for a long time," Bylsma said. "Now, we have the possibility of looking at some guys returning in the next week or ten days and there's kind of light at the end of the tunnel for getting some players back."' … [Read more...] about Eichel skating, O’Reilly returns to practice
5 Observations: Sabres top Flames 4-2
'There's no denying the Sabres have struggled scoring goals this season. Monday, they got what they desperately needed -- their confidence back. In the first period it was the same old song and dance, the Sabres got chances, but couldn't capitalize. Then, the Flames took two penalties on the same shift, giving Buffalo an extended two man advantage.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres top Flames 4-2
5 Observations: Sabres beat Penguins 2-1 in SO
'All kidding aside, Nilsson is now 2-1-2 on the season with a .951 save percentage and a 1.74 goals-against average. Wow. Saturday, he played his best game of the year -- stopping 46 shots and three more in the shootout. Buffalo, mainly because of Nilsson, was able to hold the defending Stanley Cup Champions to one goal, and that happened to come on the power play.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres beat Penguins 2-1 in SO
Report: Kane trade chatter starting to die down
'McKenzie did confirm that Vancouver and Buffalo talked about a possible trade, but have since stopped those talks.' … [Read more...] about Report: Kane trade chatter starting to die down
Sabres send Baptsite & Rodrigues back to AHL
'Buffalo will likely call Baptsite, Rodrigues or both, back Saturday when the Sabres take on the Pittsburgh Penguins at home. Less than 80 miles separate the Sabres and their AHL affiliate, making constant roster moves like this all the more common.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Baptsite & Rodrigues back to AHL
5 Observations: Sabres fall to Lightning 4-1
'However, no miss was worse than Kyle Okposo’s in the second period. Bishop threw a puck down the middle of the ice right onto the stick of Okposo, who was all alone in front. He had nothing but an open net in front of him, but couldn't convert. Okposo did everything right – firing the shot off quickly, right into the middle of the net, only for Bishop to sprawl Randy Orton … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres fall to Lightning 4-1
Patrick Kaleta rejoining Sabres organization
'"As a kid, it was always a dream of mine to become a Buffalo Sabre and now I’ll have the opportunity to help other young kids develop the same passion for hockey.”' … [Read more...] about Patrick Kaleta rejoining Sabres organization
Clichés key to snapping Sabres' scoring slump
'"It's frustrating and there's no way around it," Sabres captain Brian Gionta said. "You're not going to win many games in this league by scoring one goal. Over the last little stretch we've been held to one goal per game and we need to be better, find ways and not make excuses."' … [Read more...] about Clichés key to snapping Sabres’ scoring slump
5 Observations: Sabres fall to Blues 4-1
'The Sabres now have ten goals in their last eight games, averaging an atrocious 1.25 goals per game.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres fall to Blues 4-1