'Three of Carolina’s goals on Friday evening bounced off a member of the Sabres and into their own net. To say the bounces didn’t go in the Sabres favor would be the ultimate understatement. That said, Carolina deserves credit for getting pucks to the net and forcing pressure. You usually don’t get those bounces if you aren’t outworking your opponent.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Hurricanes spoil Skinner’s return, top Sabres 4-3
Archives for January 2019
Jeff Skinner elected to NHL All-Star Game as one of "Last Men In"
'He will join his teammate Jack Eichel as the other Sabres representative.' … [Read more...] about Jeff Skinner elected to NHL All-Star Game as one of “Last Men In”
Weird Bounces Plague Sabres, Fall To Carolina 4-3
'Buffalo would try to pull the comeback, when Kyle Okposo would pull the Sabres within one with just under four minutes to play. However the Sabres wouldn't be able to find the equalizer, and would fall 4-3.' … [Read more...] about Weird Bounces Plague Sabres, Fall To Carolina 4-3
Skinner voted on to All-Star team
'Skinner is tied for second in goals in the NHL with John Tavares of the Toronto Maple Leafs with 29 goals. Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals leads in goals with 32.' … [Read more...] about Skinner voted on to All-Star team
Skinner scores, but Sabres lose to Hurricanes
'"There was a little bit of an adrenaline rush in the first period or so, then I sort of settled into the game. [The first-period video tribute] was cool. Obviously a lot of memories come back when you watch it. A couple guys on our bench were giving me a hard time. A lot of good memories. It sort of summarizes my time here, the way I feel. I had a good time as a player here … [Read more...] about Skinner scores, but Sabres lose to Hurricanes
Skinner scores 30th but Sabres' late rally falls short against Hurricanes
'"Those are tough bounces, but those bounces go both ways, I think, when you look at a hockey game when you look at over the course of the season. You just have to do a good job of working for your own bounces and eliminating as many opportunities as you can," Skinner said.' … [Read more...] about Skinner scores 30th but Sabres’ late rally falls short against Hurricanes
Skinner on winning All-Star vote: 'Shows how much fans love the Sabres'
'"I was pretty nervous to be honest," he said. "It's not too long into your career, the first half of the season, and just to be around and be in the locker room with all the guys you grew up watching was pretty nervous - a pretty nervous experience."' … [Read more...] about Skinner on winning All-Star vote: ‘Shows how much fans love the Sabres’
Sabres assign Smith to Rochester
'The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has assigned forward C.J. Smith to the Rochester Americans (AHL).' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign Smith to Rochester
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks fall in first of two with Marlies (Amerks.com) Marlies Take Game One of Home-and-Home with Amerks (Marlies.ca) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres' Jeff Skinner expects emotional day with NHL All-Star vote, return to Carolina
'“It’s not just another game,” Skinner said after practice Thursday. “Technically, it’s another game on a schedule. It’s worth the same amount of points. But obviously, personally, I spent a lot of time there, made a lot of good friendships with people in that organization and the first time going back as a visiting team player, I think it’s going to be – I don’t know – I don’t … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jeff Skinner expects emotional day with NHL All-Star vote, return to Carolina
Sabres' Jack Eichel gets in full practice, says 'I feel 100 percent'
'“I wouldn’t declare him in the lineup. Obviously, we wanted to see how he reacted to practice and we’ll know more (Friday).”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel gets in full practice, says ‘I feel 100 percent’
Sabres’ Jeff Skinner ready for first meeting against Hurricanes
'“It’s not just another game,” Skinner said Thursday inside KeyBank Center. “Technically, it’s another game on the schedule, it’s worth the same amount of points. But personally, I’ve spent a lot of time there and made a lot of friendships with people in that organization."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jeff Skinner ready for first meeting against Hurricanes
Sabres’ Jack Eichel close to playing
'“He did quite well, a pretty high-tempo, bump-and-grind practice,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said. “It’s good to see him out there.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel close to playing
Friday's Carolina Coverage
Sabres' Skinner makes initial return to Carolina (The Sports Xchange) Sabres at Hurricanes preview (NHL.com) Jeff Skinner Returns to Raleigh (CarolinaHurricanes.com) Preview: Sabres vs. Hurricanes (CarolinaHurricanes.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Carolina Coverage
Sabres' Skinner looks forward to his return to Carolina
'Skinner has a lot of friends that still play for Carolina, so he said he keeps track of how the team is doing, “Yes, I sort of watch the whole league and keep tabs on friends on other teams, obviously I have a cluster of friends on that team, so I’m aware of how they’re doing, but I don’t follow them super closely because I have a lot of other stuff to do.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Skinner looks forward to his return to Carolina