'Skinner and former Stanley Cup champion Conor Sheary, acquired from Pittsburgh, give the Sabres immediate credibility on the wing that they were sorely lacking last season. It's safe to say Skinner is getting penciled directly in on the left side of Jack Eichel's top line.' … [Read more...] about Skinner hits town, hits ice with new Sabres teammates
Archives for September 6, 2018
Sabres could have special rookie class
'“You don’t see that very often,” Okposo said of the deep rookie class. “But that’s the way the league’s going. You see how kind of what Toronto’s done the last few years and some of these teams with younger guys that are really taking the bull by the horns and just playing well.' … [Read more...] about Sabres could have special rookie class
Dahlin set to take ice for Sabres in Prospects Challenge
'"I'm just so motivated to win hockey games so I'll bring everything I can to this team and try to win hockey games," Dahlin said in June just before the start of Buffalo's development camp, his first time on the ice as a member of the Sabres. "That's what I think about."' … [Read more...] about Dahlin set to take ice for Sabres in Prospects Challenge
Skinner arrives in Buffalo, eager for fresh start
'"It's nice when you come to a team and you know somebody and sort of have a little bit of a relationship and your friends," he said. "That's always a bit of a comforting feeling when you're making a transition to a new team. That part's good."' … [Read more...] about Skinner arrives in Buffalo, eager for fresh start
Camp Preview: Competition on defense
'"I think it's certainly a possibility," Botterill said. "… We'll leave it up to [head coach] Phil [Housley] to see where that sort of all falls out come the start of the season. But what gets me excited as a general manager is we're at least giving our coach options."' … [Read more...] about Camp Preview: Competition on defense