'Benson departing Buffalo became even more unlikely during the 5-1 loss to Colorado when Sabres winger Jeff Skinner was lost to an upper-body injury. The team placed Skinner on injured reserve Thursday and recalled winger Brett Murray. Skinner is tied with JJ Peterka for the team lead in goals (12) and is tied for second in points (22).' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Zach Benson will be needed in Buffalo’s top six with Jeff Skinner on IR
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Sabres place Jeff Skinner on injured reserve, make recall from Amerks
'Skinner’s absence will likely be felt. His 12 goals are tied with winger JJ Peterka for the team lead. His 22 points are tied with Peterka for second.' … [Read more...] about Sabres place Jeff Skinner on injured reserve, make recall from Amerks
After stint with Sabres, goalie Dustin Tokarski happy back with Amerks
'“It’s all substance, it’s not style,” Appert said following a practice last month in Blue Cross Arena. “He’s not the prettiest aesthetically looking goaltender, but he wins and he wins everywhere. … He’s a serial winner, and that matters as a goalie.”' … [Read more...] about After stint with Sabres, goalie Dustin Tokarski happy back with Amerks
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Vegas in action against Buffalo after overtime win (AP) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Vegas Coverage
Buffalo Sabres place forward Jeff Skinner on injured reserve
'The team said Skinner sustained an upper-body injury following a hit from Colorado Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon during the second period on Wednesday. He will miss a minimum of seven days.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres place forward Jeff Skinner on injured reserve
Sabres place F Jeff Skinner on injured reserve, recall F Brett Murray
'Skinner suffered an upper-body injury during Buffalo’s 5-1 loss to Colorado on Wednesday night when he took a big hit from Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon in the second period. The 31-year-old seemed to be in discomfort when he left the ice and immediately went down the tunnel before returning to the bench. A short time later, he headed down the tunnel again and did not return … [Read more...] about Sabres place F Jeff Skinner on injured reserve, recall F Brett Murray
Sabres place forward Jeff Skinner on IR
'Skinner sustained an upper-body injury in Colorado on Wednesday night while the team was playing against the Avalanche. He took a hit from Avalanche forward Nathan Mackinnon during the second period causing him to leave the game and not return.' … [Read more...] about Sabres place forward Jeff Skinner on IR
Sabres place Skinner on IR, recall Murray from Amerks
'Murray, 25, made his season debut for the Sabres during their win over Arizona on Monday, accounting for three hits in 10:47. He was loaned to Rochester on Wednesday to clear room on the roster for forward Alex Tuch, who was activated from injured reserve prior to the game against Colorado.' … [Read more...] about Sabres place Skinner on IR, recall Murray from Amerks