'"We wanted to be aggressive, as aggressive as we could be," Skinner said after practice Thursday afternoon downtown. "I think when you’re playing a team with that much skill, you want to try and take away their time and space as much as you can. So in order to do that, you have to be aggressive and sort of have to hound the puck. I thought we did a good job of that.”' … [Read more...] about By hounding the puck and using speed, Sabres’ Jeff Skinner looks for more rewards
Archives for March 4, 2022
Sabres’ Jacob Bryson elevating game to new level
'“The opportunity to step back doesn’t mean you stop internalizing,” Granato of Bryson getting scratched. “You internalize different things that you add. I think that happened with Jacob when he was skipped over again here recently because he’s come back and every game has been good, better.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jacob Bryson elevating game to new level
Friday's Minnesota Coverage
Wild gameday: In eighth of 14 back-to-backs, Sabres are next up (Minneapolis Star Tribune) Minnesota visits Buffalo after Hartman’s 2-goal game (AP) Wild Warmup: Minnesota at Buffalo (Wild.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Minnesota Coverage
Colin Miller begins practicing after surgery
'When it comes to the NHL Trade Deadline on March 21, Miller is probably the most mentioned Sabres players as likely to be moved. He says it’s not anything he can control. "It's so up in the air, you never know what's going to happen," Miller said. "You just take it day-to-day and see where the cards fall."' … [Read more...] about Colin Miller begins practicing after surgery
Hamilton Take2: For the Sabres, details make the difference
'If the Sabres had good habits and did these little details well and more often, they wouldn’t be 29th in the NHL with a points percentage of .382. Yes, that’s better than last season, when they were dead last in the league at .330, but it’s still the sixth worst in team history.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take2: For the Sabres, details make the difference
Miller returns to practice in non-contact jersey
'"From what I see, he looks great," Sabres coach Don Granato said. "His mobility, his strength. I would have to find out more medically because he's surprised me, jumping in the skate not knowing where he would fit in. And then you watch him, it's a pleasant surprise to see him move the move the way he's moving and battle the ways he's battling."' … [Read more...] about Miller returns to practice in non-contact jersey
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks Update | Luukkonen showing resiliency between the pipes this year (Sabres.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage