‘”We got a pretty good offensive pop from him the last time he was in the lineup,” coach Lindy Ruff said. “He’s a skilled player that you’re hoping to get offense from. It gives us that extra dimension because he’s strong, he’s got a great shot. I said I thought coming out of training camp he was our best player. It’s probably the best shape he’s ever been in, which helps him get to different places.”‘
Stafford's hat trick leads Sabres to victory
Source: Buffalo News