'“It’s not just another game,” Skinner said after practice Thursday. “Technically, it’s another game on a schedule. It’s worth the same amount of points. But obviously, personally, I spent a lot of time there, made a lot of good friendships with people in that organization and the first time going back as a visiting team player, I think it’s going to be – I don’t know – I don’t … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jeff Skinner expects emotional day with NHL All-Star vote, return to Carolina
Archives for January 11, 2019
Sabres' Jack Eichel gets in full practice, says 'I feel 100 percent'
'“I wouldn’t declare him in the lineup. Obviously, we wanted to see how he reacted to practice and we’ll know more (Friday).”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel gets in full practice, says ‘I feel 100 percent’
Sabres’ Jeff Skinner ready for first meeting against Hurricanes
'“It’s not just another game,” Skinner said Thursday inside KeyBank Center. “Technically, it’s another game on the schedule, it’s worth the same amount of points. But personally, I’ve spent a lot of time there and made a lot of friendships with people in that organization."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jeff Skinner ready for first meeting against Hurricanes
Sabres’ Jack Eichel close to playing
'“He did quite well, a pretty high-tempo, bump-and-grind practice,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said. “It’s good to see him out there.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel close to playing
Friday's Carolina Coverage
Sabres' Skinner makes initial return to Carolina (The Sports Xchange) Sabres at Hurricanes preview (NHL.com) Jeff Skinner Returns to Raleigh (CarolinaHurricanes.com) Preview: Sabres vs. Hurricanes (CarolinaHurricanes.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Carolina Coverage
Sabres' Skinner looks forward to his return to Carolina
'Skinner has a lot of friends that still play for Carolina, so he said he keeps track of how the team is doing, “Yes, I sort of watch the whole league and keep tabs on friends on other teams, obviously I have a cluster of friends on that team, so I’m aware of how they’re doing, but I don’t follow them super closely because I have a lot of other stuff to do.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Skinner looks forward to his return to Carolina
Does Botterill have to make a trade?
'So I guess option 3, the moderately priced trade is my pick. It's not super hot but you know what? Botterill has been digging out of the super hot moves Tim Murray made since he got here. I'm alright with some patience. I think the talent is here already and just needs some time to develop.' … [Read more...] about Does Botterill have to make a trade?
Eichel could return for Sabres against Hurricanes
'"It's huge for our group. It's a tight race right now. You try not to look at the standings every day but it just seems like the teams in the Atlantic [Division] win every night. For us, it's about controlling what we can control, and that's our group and putting a good effort on the ice every night."' … [Read more...] about Eichel could return for Sabres against Hurricanes
Skinner to play against Hurricanes for first time with Sabres
'"We know the importance of this game for him, so we're going to try to do everything possible for him to help him through it. But at the same time, it can be an exciting time. He's done a terrific job, is a good teammate here, contributing offensively, doing everything that we asked of him. We're going to give him the full support he needs going into Carolina."' … [Read more...] about Skinner to play against Hurricanes for first time with Sabres
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Wilson excited to get season going in Rochester (Amerks.com) Recapping the month of December (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage