Skinner Rejuvenated Under Granato’s Leadership

Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports It was the best of times (head coach Don Granato), it was the worst of times (head coach Ralph Krueger). It’s a Tale of Two Jeff Skinners - like a day-and-night comparison between the two iterations of the Buffalo Sabres forward under his current coach, as opposed to the former coach.

Skinner is an incredibly skilled hockey player, but his abilities were stifled and opportunities limited while Krueger led the Sabres. Although Buffalo overall continues to struggle through the “rebuild,” the coaching change to Granato has made a huge difference in Skinner’s growth and in helping him return to the player he once was.

Say what you will about Phil Housley, but Skinner…