'"I thought it was a reality that I may never be a head coach again," Ruff said Friday on a video call. "That definitely was on my mind. I spent three years with the Rangers, really enjoyed it. But I'm humbled by this opportunity. I feel lucky at times that I've been been given this opportunity and am working extremely hard to try to make this work and develop this young team … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Lindy Ruff thrilled with the chance to run the Devils
Archives for January 30, 2021
Hall, Eichel separated as Sabres search for balanced 5-on-5 scoring
'Hall isn’t alone, though. The Sabres are tied for 16th in the National Hockey League in 5-on-5 scoring, as Buffalo has only two even-strength goals over the past three games. There are encouraging signs, most notably that the Sabres’ 23 high-danger scoring chances during that span rank 10th in the NHL, according to NaturalStatTrick.com.' … [Read more...] about Hall, Eichel separated as Sabres search for balanced 5-on-5 scoring
Sabres’ Taylor Hall moves beside Eric Staal, happy with start: ‘It’s been good’
'“We knew from the start here the lines would shuffle here and there depending on what the game asked for,” Krueger said on Zoom call following Friday’s practice at KeyBank Center. “The possibility of Jack and Taylor together or them apart is a different challenge for the opposition. Whether at home or on the road, we will be playing with that, so you have to also expect that … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Taylor Hall moves beside Eric Staal, happy with start: ‘It’s been good’
Sabres rookie Jack Quinn could be assigned to Amerks soon
'“He was on IR and we were working an upper-body injury there, not a very serious one, very minor,” Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said on a Zoom call following this afternoon’s practice at KeyBank Center. “So he hasn’t been a part of the equation here. He’s been in rehab skates and or with the taxi squad.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Jack Quinn could be assigned to Amerks soon
Sabres’ Sam Reinhart questionable for Saturday’s game
'“We’ll make that call tomorrow morning,” Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said on a Zoom call following this afternoon’s practice at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Sam Reinhart questionable for Saturday’s game
Feature: Ruff Returns to Where it Began
'"I definitely do [love the Bills]," he said. "Living there that long, and I became friends in my playing days with several of the Bills. I've always been a fan, you know, a Canadian kid that was a CFL fan. Buffalo was the first team that I really cheered for in the NFL. They had some really great years there in the late 80s while I was playing."' … [Read more...] about Feature: Ruff Returns to Where it Began
Saturday's New Jersey Coverage
Buffalo faces New Jersey in division battle (AP) Feature: Ruff Returns to Where it Began (NewJerseyDevils.com) Preview: Devils at Sabres (NewJerseyDevils.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s New Jersey Coverage
Skinner knows it's hard to score goals in the NHL
'Last season, Skinner was at his best when he played with Johan Larsson, not Jack Eichel. This season, he’s been with Curtis Lazar and Riley Sheahan and, again, gets more scoring chances than anybody else. The problem is simple - Skinner is not putting the puck in the net when he gets the opportunity.' … [Read more...] about Skinner knows it’s hard to score goals in the NHL
Taylor Hall opens up about time with New Jersey ahead of Saturday's game vs. Devils
'"Unfortunately a lot of the guys that I played with over the years aren't there anymore," Hall said. "They've had a lot of turnover on that team and there's a bright future ahead of them there."' … [Read more...] about Taylor Hall opens up about time with New Jersey ahead of Saturday’s game vs. Devils
Buffalo Sabres' Reinhart 'day-to-day'; Hall practices on second line
'"We're monitoring [Reinhart's] situation, upper body, and we'll make that call tomorrow morning," Krueger said.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres’ Reinhart ‘day-to-day’; Hall practices on second line
Devils coach Lindy Ruff still loyal Bills Mafia member
'"I've always been a fan ... a Canadian kid, as a CFL fan. Buffalo was my first team that I really cheered for in the NFL, and they had some, some really great years there in the late 80s while I was playing," Ruff said Friday.' … [Read more...] about Devils coach Lindy Ruff still loyal Bills Mafia member
Observations from the Sabres' first 8 games
'Something to watch in the coming games will be what mix strikes the best balance for the Sabres offensively, which could vary depending on whether the team is at home or on the road or what the situation calls for in-game. Hall practiced alongside Eric Staal and Dylan Cozens on Friday, a look Krueger went to during the second period against New York on Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Observations from the Sabres’ first 8 games
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks 1 week away from first game of the year (WHEC-TV) Amerks agree to terms with Elie and Welsh (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage