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Archives for January 20, 2024

Jeff Skinner among Sabres greats as he keeps evolving, scoring goals

'In averaging 34 goals and 73 points over the past two seasons, the struggles Skinner, 31, endured three and four years ago – he mustered six goals and 11 points during a wretched 66-game stretch – have become a distant memory. As the Sabres have added and developed more talent, he has even become overshadowed.' … [Read more...] about Jeff Skinner among Sabres greats as he keeps evolving, scoring goals

Olean Times Herald |

Erik Johnson misses practice as other injured Sabres near returns

'Defenseman Erik Johnson, who missed Friday’s practice in LECOM Harborcenter, has joined the list. Phillipp Kurashev hit Johnson, 35, awkwardly into the end boards in the third period in Thursday’s 3-0 win over the Chicago Blackhawks, earning a five-minute major for boarding. Johnson immediately departed the game.' … [Read more...] about Erik Johnson misses practice as other injured Sabres near returns

Olean Times Herald |

With Cozens and Erik Johnson not practicing, the Sabres will have lineup decisions to make Saturday.

'Saturday is a huge game for Buffalo as on Friday, it trailed Tampa Bay and the Detroit Red Wings by seven points for seventh and eighth place in the Eastern Conference. Buffalo has won 5-of-7 games and allowed just one goal in their past three, yet they’ve not been able to make up any ground at all in the playoff race.' … [Read more...] about With Cozens and Erik Johnson not practicing, the Sabres will have lineup decisions to make Saturday.

WGR-AM |