Morning Skate: Sabres Prepare to Face Red Wings

I'm sorry this is going up a little late today.  It is a game day so let me slide a little bit.  I'm trying to give you a little perspective on the game tonight before Zach gets the preview up this afternoon.

Sabres Links

Detroit at Buffalo Tonight | WNYmedia.net
BfloBlog has a preview for the game tonight. This game is a measuring stick for the Sabres against one of the best from the Western Conference.

When Will They Break Through? | Double Edged Sabres
Here is a great look at some reasons the Sabres offense has not been able to score goals. Give it a read and get some insight into the way things have gone through three games.

WGR 550 SportsRadio - Home of the Buffalo Sabres - Sekera out, Lydman in
We get our first chance to see Toni Lydman tonight. We won't see Andrej Sekera on the ice for a couple of weeks. It could be longer depending on how severe the rib injury is.

SabresProspects.com - The #1 Source On the Future Blue & Gold: 10/12 Recap: McNabb lights lamp; Foligno goes down fighting
Some prospects info and a nice scrap that includes Sabres prospect Marcus Foligno.

Sabres Edge: Peterson and Parkinson's
Peterson was never a player that would garner the headlines but he was someone that would go to battle for his teammates whenever it was necessary. I don't remember too much about Peterson because I was young when he played in Buffalo but I do remember him being on the team which is saying something.

Other Links

Giveaways and Takeaways - Behind The Net
Are giveaway and takeaway counts in the NHL reliable? Behind the Net takes a look. This is a stat that I point to on many occasions but as Hawerchuk points out, maybe I shouldn't.

Dear Maple Leafs: Why Do You Hate Me? - Pension Plan Puppets
It may be fun to kick the Maple Leafs while their down but I think as Buffalo sports fans we can sympathize with Leaf fans right now.