‘Skinner is going to easily post a career-low in points for a non-lockout season, with just 23 so far in 57 games. At least his 14 goals give him a shot to surpass his previous career low for a full campaign of 18 set in 2014-15.’
Archives for March 7, 2020
Sabres coach Ralph Krueger finally puts Jack Eichel, Jeff Skinner back together
‘“It doesn’t mean much,” he said. “It just means the coach changed the lines. I just keep trying to build on my game and keep trying to improve. Obviously, he’s one of the best players in the world, so he opens up a lot of space and he makes high-end plays.”’
Sabres send Jonas Johansson to Amerks; Linus Ullmark ready to dress
‘“It’s just the next step,” Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said of Ullmark dressing for a game. “We’re being patient in this process and making sure that he’s game ready, so he’ll get a good skate tomorrow morning. We liked what we saw today.”’
Saturday’s Philadelphia Coverage
Looking for ninth straight win, Flyers’ next test is Buffalo on Saturday (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Eichel and Buffalo take on Philadelphia (AP)
Hot streak meets cold as sizzling Flyers host Sabres (Field Level Media)
Sabres at Flyers preview (NHL.com)
5 Things: Flyers vs. Sabres (PhiladelphiaFlyers.com)
Sabres’ Ullmark is getting closer to the crease
‘Ullmark went down in the crease during the Ottawa game on Jan 28. He said he didn’t get caught in a rut on the ice, “It wasn’t the ice’s fault. I got stuck on the outside of the post and it was just a freak injury.”’
Sabres auctioning game-worn jerseys to benefit their foundation
‘Jerseys available for bidding include “Set 2” of the game-worn home and away jerseys from the 2019-2020 season.’
Sabres switch up forward lines in search of offensive spark
‘”It feels like something we wanted to look at in the skate today and we’ll make that final call tomorrow but it’s just about getting our offense going and digging for combinations that can make that possible,” Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said. “We need more than one line to go here with the opposition that are coming at us but that will definitely be a potential option tomorrow.”‘
Sabres assign Johansson to Rochester
‘The Sabres have been practicing with three goaltenders since Linus Ullmark rejoined the team on Monday. Coach Ralph Krueger said Thursday that Ullmark, who has not played since Jan. 28 due to a lower-body injury, could be ready to back up Carter Hutton this weekend.’
Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Amerks make gain in AHL North with win over Belleville (Buffalo News)
How healthy scratch helped spur Sabres prospect Jacob Bryson (Buffalo News)
Amerks take down first-place Senators (Amerks.com)
Sens fall to Amerks in back-to-back opener (BellevilleSens.com)