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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

Buffalo News |

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

WGR-AM |

Skinner to play against Hurricanes for first time with Sabres

'"We know the importance of this game for him, so we're going to try to do everything possible for him to help him through it. But at the same time, it can be an exciting time. He's done a terrific job, is a good teammate here, contributing offensively, doing everything that we asked of him. We're going to give him the full support he needs going into Carolina."' … [Read more...] about Skinner to play against Hurricanes for first time with Sabres

NHL.com |

C.J. Smith scores first NHL goal; now he wants to remain with Sabres

'“We know what he can do,” Johan Larsson said of Smith after centering the Sabres’ third line between the rookie and veteran forward Kyle Okposo. “He’s a smart hockey player and you can see he’s got skills. He’s a guy who knows where to go on the ice, works hard and it was nice to see him rewarded with a first goal.”' … [Read more...] about C.J. Smith scores first NHL goal; now he wants to remain with Sabres

Buffalo News |

Longtime Sabres executive Mike Gilbert, HarborCenter VP Nik Fattey resign

'Gilbert also operated the public and community relations departments of the Sabres and Bandits, supervising the youth hockey and fan development initiatives of the organizations. He also helped the lead the organization's effort to bring the IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship to Buffalo last year. But the efforts of Gilbert and the local organizing team for that event were … [Read more...] about Longtime Sabres executive Mike Gilbert, HarborCenter VP Nik Fattey resign

Buffalo News |