'"I think so," Skinner said when asked if he's a better player now than he was a year ago. "That’s the goal every year, to go back and sort of work on some things you can improve on, while at the same time maintain your strengths. I think another year of experience helps. The more you know the league, the more you know the guys you’re playing with. The more situations you have … [Read more...] about New line, new coach, better Jeff Skinner? Sabres’ winger thinks his play is ‘going up’
Archives for October 9, 2019
Evan Rodrigues expected to draw into Sabres' lineup with Conor Sheary out
'"Yeah, definitely," Rodrigues said when asked if he was "shocked" by not playing the first three games. "That was obviously not a situation I thought I’d be in. It happened and now you just keep working."' … [Read more...] about Evan Rodrigues expected to draw into Sabres’ lineup with Conor Sheary out
Sabres sniper Jeff Skinner off to fast start on new line
'“It’s something that sort of gets better with experience,” Skinner said of stripping the puck. “It’s one of those things you try to focus on. Obviously, I’m not sort of going to overpower a lot of guys defensively, so sometimes you have to find other ways to get the puck."' … [Read more...] about Sabres sniper Jeff Skinner off to fast start on new line
Sabres’ Evan Rodrigues to make season debut Wednesday
'“Evan’s been outstanding,” he said. “I mean, he’s the one that said to me, ‘Somebody’s going to be in this spot all season long.’ He took it really well. He’s stayed active, he’s been working really hard and his opportunity now comes tomorrow. He’s excited to get back in the lineup."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Evan Rodrigues to make season debut Wednesday
Sabres coach Ralph Krueger: the most interesting man in hockey
'In his spare time, he wrote a book on leadership that was a best-seller in Europe, advised top corporations on leadership, had a seat at the World Economic Forum in Davos and served as the chairman of Southampton FC in soccer’s English Premier League.' … [Read more...] about Sabres coach Ralph Krueger: the most interesting man in hockey
Fast on their skates
'"I want us to play a combative style. I think our speed can match that of the Canadian, "said the Sabers head coach, hired following the dismissal of Phil Housley. "Offensively, we have a lot of talent. You have to know when to use it and when to be patient. That's what we're working on. We will improve, "he continued.' … [Read more...] about Fast on their skates
"An old and old tradition"
'"It's an old, old-fashioned tradition. It's old school, "said Okposo, starting his fourth season in Buffalo. You do not forget how to play hockey because you do not train in the morning. On the contrary, you save your energy! Training a few hours before a game, I'm not even sure it shows in another sport."' … [Read more...] about “An old and old tradition”
Wednesday's Montreal Coverage
Sabres coach Ralph Krueger: the most interesting man in hockey (Montreal Gazette) Canadiens at Sabres: Five things you should know (Montreal Gazette) Fast on their skates (Journal de Montreal) "An old and old tradition" (Journal de Montreal) Montreal visits Buffalo following shootout victory (AP) Drouin, Canadiens begin busy stretch at Buffalo (Field Level … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Montreal Coverage
Sabres' Rodrigues was shocked he wasn't playing
'Rodrigues, of course, wasn’t happy to be sitting, but Ralph Krueger said he handled it like a pro. “Evan’s been outstanding, he’s the one that said to me, somebody is going to be in this spot all season long, but he took it really well, he stayed active, he’s been working hard, but he’s been nothing but supportive to his teammates and to the process.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rodrigues was shocked he wasn’t playing
Sabres Learn From Early Season Adversity
'“We learned a lot yesterday,” said Sabres forward Marcus Johansson. “Especially the character in the group. We didn’t play our best, but we did what we had to do to get back in the game and we accepted that, went out and did it. That showed what we can do and it also showed that when we play the way we want to, it’s a lot more effective.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Learn From Early Season Adversity
Rodrigues expected to join lineup against Montreal
'"He's stayed active, he's been working hard, and his opportunity now comes tomorrow," Krueger said. "He's excited to get back in the lineup. He's been nothing but supportive to his teammates and to the process."' … [Read more...] about Rodrigues expected to join lineup against Montreal
Q&A: Miller on the Sabres' start, watching Roger Federer, and more
'I think it takes time to get confidence and swagger and stuff like that, but I don't think by any means you ever want to go into any game feeling nervous or sitting back. That's never a recipe for success. I think our team has done a good job of that early. We have no reason to be sitting back or anything like that. We can take on any team here, so we've just got to play our … [Read more...] about Q&A: Miller on the Sabres’ start, watching Roger Federer, and more
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Thompson willing to accept the challenge (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage