'Though they're not in the Calder Trophy discussion, Quinn and Peterka have been among the most impactful rookies in the NHL this season. According to Evolving-Hockey’s goals above replacement metric, which weighs a player’s overall contribution to his team, Quinn and Peterka rank first and eighth, respectively, among all rookies. Defenseman Owen Power was fourth entering play … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Quinn, JJ Peterka showing off ‘swag’ and ‘confidence’ as rookies
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Sabres rookies JJ Peterka, Jack Quinn share special chemistry, friendship
'“We kind of know where each other are almost all the time,” said Quinn, whose Sabres begin a three-game road trip on Wednesday against the Colorado Avalanche. “That play doesn’t happen if he doesn’t get it through Doughty’s feet, which not many guys are even going to try to make that pass over. So it kind of starts with him.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookies JJ Peterka, Jack Quinn share special chemistry, friendship
Ilya Lyubushkin practices with Sabres, nearing return from lower-body injury
'“He hasn’t had a lot of practice time, so that would be a concern,” Sabres coach Don Granato said of the Russian returning to the lineup right away.' … [Read more...] about Ilya Lyubushkin practices with Sabres, nearing return from lower-body injury
Thursday's Colorado Coverage
Buffalo visits Colorado after Thompson’s 2-goal game (AP) Game Preview: Avalanche vs. Sabres (ColoradoAvalanche.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Colorado Coverage
Craig Anderson shuts out Kings; can he play more?
'“Any of us that have aged, we know that as you age, it’s more challenging to get up and go. And factor that it’s the highest level in the world, I mean, he didn’t wake up this morning like you and I, and everybody else," said Granato on Tuesday. "You play a game in the NHL, you wake up the next morning, you’re feeling it.”' … [Read more...] about Craig Anderson shuts out Kings; can he play more?
Practice Report | Jost prepares for return to Colorado
'Through his first 11 games, Jost has helped the Sabres to a 6-3-2 record since being claimed from Minnesota on November 19.' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Jost prepares for return to Colorado
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
A weekend in Charlotte with work to be done (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage