'The conclusion is clear: Unless coach Ralph Krueger has a sudden change of heart, Skinner is joining Thompson in the scratch brigade for Monday's game against the New York Islanders in Nassau Coliseum.' … [Read more...] about Still stuck at no goals, Jeff Skinner may take a seat as Sabres meet Isles
Archives for February 22, 2021
Sabres Notebook: Jake McCabe's injury could be season-ending
'"He's one of the main guys in the locker room and a main guy on the ice, so it's going to be a huge loss," Rasmus Dahlin said of McCabe. "Risto is gone, too. We just have to make the best out of it and try to compete. ... It's not fun for sure when those type of things happen."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Jake McCabe’s injury could be season-ending
Sabres’ Jeff Skinner could be healthy scratch against Islanders
'But Skinner, 28, has struggled so badly under Ralph Krueger, Housley’s replacement, he could be a healthy scratch for the first time ever in tonight’s road game against the New York Islanders.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jeff Skinner could be healthy scratch against Islanders
Sabres concerned about Jake McCabe’s injury; Buffalo recalls defensemen
'“I’ll be honest with you, (I’m) not very optimistic about the diagnosis that’ll come out of this, but let the medical team take a look at it and we’ll give you a full report,” Krueger said on a Zoom call. “The lower-body injury is serious.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres concerned about Jake McCabe’s injury; Buffalo recalls defensemen
Monday's New York Coverage
Buffalo visits New York after Reinhart’s 2-goal game (AP) Game Preview: Islanders vs Sabres (NewYorkIslanders.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s New York Coverage
Jeff Skinner may be benched against Islanders
'In what really should be no surprise, Skinner played on a line with two taxi squad guys on Sunday, while Casey Mittelstadt took his spot. Sabres head coach Ralph Krueger wouldn’t confirm after practice if Skinner would be benched for Monday’s matchup with the New York Islanders.' … [Read more...] about Jeff Skinner may be benched against Islanders
Skinner replaced by Mittelstadt at practice on Sunday
'Skinner was skating alongside Rasmus Asplund and Tage Thompson. Former first round pick Casey Mittelstadt joined Curtis Lazar and Riley Sheahan, which has typically been Skinner's slot in five-on-five action.' … [Read more...] about Skinner replaced by Mittelstadt at practice on Sunday
Sabres' Skinner potential healthy scratch Monday against Islanders
'Skinner now has gone almost a full calendar year, since February 29, 2020, without a goal. The coronavirus pandemic shutting down the Sabres' previous season for good in March 2020 is partially to blame, but over 14 games, Skinner has no goals and just one assist so far this year.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Skinner potential healthy scratch Monday against Islanders
McCabe returns to Buffalo for MRI
'"I'll best honest with you, not very optimistic about the diagnosis that'll come out of this, but let the medical team take a look at it and we'll give you a full report," Krueger said. "The lower-body injury is serious."' … [Read more...] about McCabe returns to Buffalo for MRI
Sabres reassign Bryson, Fitzgerald to taxi squad
'The taxi squad now includes three defensemen in Bryson, Davidson, and Fitzgerald; two forwards in Rasmus Asplund and Casey Mittelstadt; and one goaltender in Jonas Johansson.' … [Read more...] about Sabres reassign Bryson, Fitzgerald to taxi squad