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The Buffalo Sabres have assigned forward Brett Murray to the Rochester Americans. This move indicates that Jordan Greenway is likely ready to play. Additionally, Jeff Skinner and Jordan Greenway have been activated from injured reserve, improving the team's forward line. Henri Jokiharju is expected to be a healthy scratch. The Sabres' lineup against the Leafs includes Skinner, Thompson, and Tuch on the first line, with Greenway back in the lineup. The return of Greenway and Skinner has positively impacted the team, as they are considered crucial players. The players' support for coach Don Granato is highlighted, with Granato expressing gratitude for their backing and emphasizing the importance of playing for the joy of the game.
Granato is pretty emotional to learn the players had his back after what happened Tuesday, especially since he admits coaches have to be hard on them. #Sabres
Granato: "I don't even think our guys when they got down just wanted to play...playing for the right reason, the reason that has made you great, the pure joy of playing...we've been side-tracked from that quite a bit..." #Sabres
Granato says there's nothing better than having his players support him, it's a great feeling #Sabres
Skinner says they have Granato's back, says he's the leader and says they are a family in here. #Sabres
Skinner says it always helps to get everyone back healthy, especially Quinn, says that line is so dynamic #Sabres
Skinner: "I think the line clicked really well, I thought Tommer and Tuchy played really great too." #Sabres
Okposo on Granato: "Anytime you hear that from the home fans, it's a reflection on us, on how we play, we are a very tight knit group in here" Says that's not a good feeling for us, we wanted to do more than just say that we had his back. #Sabres
The Sabres definitely missed Jordan Greenway. He's shown when healthy that he's a solid player and perfect fit for this team.
Sabres' lineup vs. the Leafs: Skinner-Thompson-Tuch Quinn-Cozens-Peterka Greenway-Mittelstadt-Benson Olofsson-Krebs-Okposo Dahlin - Samuelsson Power - Ryan Johnson Erik Johnson - Clifton Levi in goal. UPL backing up.
Sabres warming up this chilly Thursday evening. Henri Jokiharju isn’t on the ice. https://t.co/yis8P8yKon
Jeff Skinner and Jordan Greenway, activated from IR earlier, are on the ice for warmup. Not seeing Henri Jokiharju out there.
Henri Jokiharju isn't on the ice for warmups, so he'll be the Sabres' scratch on defense. Jordan Greenway and Jeff Skinner are back.
It's looking good for Skinner and Greenway to play since they've been activated.
The Sabres have activated Jeff Skinner and Jordan Greenway from injured reserve. No corresponding moves needed because of the NHL's roster freeze.
Jordan Greenway and Jeff Skinner have been activated from IR. https://t.co/cYuGf0GTOG
Henri Jokiharju is still on the ice doing extra, so he may a healthy scratch tonight.
The Sabres are finally getting healthy up front, as Jeff Skinner and Jordan Greenway are close to returning. https://t.co/tJzp70z05F
Sabres finally healthier up front with Jeff Skinner, Jordan Greenway close to returning https://t.co/QWHpmvpFF3
Thanks to @CapFriendly for clarification. Since the Sabres are under the cap, they can activate Skinner and Greenway and not have to make room on the roster for them during the holiday freeze. They will need to be back at 23 players once the freeze is over, however.
The forward lines at practice I just RT'd are the right ones, the ones you want. Quinn, Skinner, Greenway all back in. Jost and Olofsson out. #Sabres
The Sabres have assigned Brett Murray to Rochester.
The Sabres have assigned Brett Murray to the Rochester Americans. Amerks host Cleveland tonight.
Sabres send Brett Murray to Rochester. Would have to assume that means Jordan Greenway is ready to play now.
The #Sabres have sent Brett Murray back to Rochester.
We have loaned forward Brett Murray to @AmerksHockey. https://t.co/YWz41BWJit