'“It’s disappointing,” he lamented. “It’s one of those things where you’ve just got to keep working. I’m not going to change the past. You can look at different things, whether it’s my first year when we missed out by a point in Carolina, or last season when we were one win short. You can go back and look at what-ifs, but to me, it’s not productive. It’s not going to help you … [Read more...] about 1,000 games into NHL career, Jeff Skinner yearns to finally reach playoffs with Sabres
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Sabres’ Jeff Skinner set to play 1,000th game without playoff appearance
'Skinner has played for so long that as a rookie with the Carolina Hurricanes in 2010-11, the Sabres made the playoffs. That, of course, feels like a generation ago.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jeff Skinner set to play 1,000th game without playoff appearance
Sabato: Terry Pegula remains silent as Sabres, arena continue to decay
'Having lived out of the area for five years, I was well aware of how the Buffalo Sabres’ on-ice product was in the gutter, but it was baffling that an area less than 30 years old was left to decay in such spectacular fashion. The next question became, “If the Sabres stink on the ice and the environment to watch the game isn’t any better, what’s the point of buying a ticket?” … [Read more...] about Sabato: Terry Pegula remains silent as Sabres, arena continue to decay
Tuesday's Washington Coverage
Sabres and Capitals square off in Eastern Conference action (AP) Caps Take on Sabres in Buffalo (WashingtonCaps.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Washington Coverage
Skinner looking forward to 1,000th NHL game on Tuesday
'"It’s pretty cool," said Skinner following practice. "I think, for me, it gives you a chance to reflect on everyone that’s helped you to get to this point. There’s going to be a lot of ceremony things going on, but we’ve still got to play the game and focus on the game. But it’s cool to look back and see the support."' … [Read more...] about Skinner looking forward to 1,000th NHL game on Tuesday
Skinner reflects on career as he looks ahead to 1,000th NHL game
'“Yeah, I think there’s sort of snippets you remember from throughout the day or kind of leading up to the day or kind of leading up to the game,” he said. “It’s obviously a good memory, I think. Yeah, it’s cool to look back on now.”' … [Read more...] about Skinner reflects on career as he looks ahead to 1,000th NHL game
Beyond the stalls: Skinner's milestone a testament to his commitment, character
'His longevity is a testament to the distinct qualities his parents recognized throughout his childhood and beyond: his unique skating ability, commitment to the game, and character. “Essentially the same qualities that he displayed when he was small and then bigger and bigger, he continues to display those today,” Campin said. “He’s just a very special guy.”' … [Read more...] about Beyond the stalls: Skinner’s milestone a testament to his commitment, character