'Skinner, the NHL’s second-leading goal scorer with 29, earned a spot today as part of the “Last Men In” online voting the NHL has been conducting for the last week.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sniper Jeff Skinner elected to NHL All-Star Game
Archives for 2019
Traded by the Canes, Jeff Skinner is enjoying life with the resurgent Sabres
'“The way he comes back in the zone, the way he’s stripping pucks from behind, he has an uncanny way of just sneaking up on people,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said Friday.' … [Read more...] about Traded by the Canes, Jeff Skinner is enjoying life with the resurgent Sabres
Saturday's Carolina Coverage
Canes hold off Sabres 4-3 in Skinner’s return to PNC Arena (Raleigh News and Observer) After Skinner’s bittersweet return, could Ferland be next? (Raleigh News and Observer) Traded by the Canes, Jeff Skinner is enjoying life with the resurgent Sabres (Raleigh News and Observer) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Recap: Hurricanes Bounce Back to Beat Sabres (CarolinaHurricanes.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Carolina Coverage
Aho scores 2, Hurricanes beat Sabres 4-3 in Skinner’s return
'“Those bounces go both ways,” Skinner said. “You just have to do a good job of working for your own bounces and eliminating as many opportunities (for the other team) as you can.”' … [Read more...] about Aho scores 2, Hurricanes beat Sabres 4-3 in Skinner’s return
Hurricanes get the bounces in a 4-3 win over Sabres
'Kyle Okposo cut the lead to one at 16:48 of the 3rd, but Buffalo could not find the net again. Curtis McElhinney made 30 saves in the win while Hutton finished with 26 stops for the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Hurricanes get the bounces in a 4-3 win over Sabres
The Sabres' Skinner scored in his return to Carolina, but the team lost
'It doesn’t get any easier as Buffalo is home against Tampa Bay on Saturday. The Lightning are 17-1-1 in their last 19 games.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres’ Skinner scored in his return to Carolina, but the team lost
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Hurricanes
'"Tough breaks for sure. They're a part of the game. We still gave up too much. I think we have to clean up defensively to win games more consistently."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Hurricanes
Reinhart's advanced stats show he's not just a product of Eichel
'One last thing to look at when going in depth on Reinhart is where he scores his goals. All Sabres fans have come to realize that he's going to make his money around the net. Without blazing speed or a dangerous shot, he's found what he has to do to be productive.' … [Read more...] about Reinhart’s advanced stats show he’s not just a product of Eichel
5 Observations: Hurricanes spoil Skinner's return, top Sabres 4-3
'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
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’