'Go to two groups. Put the top countries together and the upstarts on the other side. You want to argue the Olympics aren't about the Haves and Have Nots and I'm going to tell you hockey is a different animal.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: If we really want a best-on-best event, Olympic tourney needs a better format
The Sabres Report - Feb 15, 2026
Dahlin helps Sweden get past Slovakia on Saturday
'Both of the Buffalo Sabres Olympians got wins on Saturday. First it was Rasmus Dahlin and Team Sweden beating Slovakia 5-3 and then Tage Thompson and Team USA knocked off Denmark 6-3.' … [Read more...] about Dahlin helps Sweden get past Slovakia on Saturday
Winter Olympics: Here's how the Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin is doing for Team Sweden
'Sweden 5, Slovakia 3 — Dahlin had an assist as Sweden stayed alive in the tournament. He finished the round with a goal with three assists in three games as Sweden advanced to a single-elimination playoff qualifying round on Tuesday after Sweden, Finland, and Slovakia all finished with six points.' … [Read more...] about Winter Olympics: Here’s how the Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin is doing for Team Sweden
Winter Olympics: Here's how the Sabres' Tage Thompson is doing for Team USA
'Being left off the U.S. roster for last year's 4 Nations Face-Off drove Buffalo Sabres star Tage Thompson. But after scoring the golden goal that won the 2025 World Championships for Team USA — its first world title since 1933 — he's on the ice in Italy for the 2026 Winter Olympics, wearing red, white, and blue during the Milano Cortina Games in Italy.' … [Read more...] about Winter Olympics: Here’s how the Sabres’ Tage Thompson is doing for Team USA
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks All-Stars shine in 4-1 win over Comets (Amerks.com) Comets Fall Short Against Rochester on Valentine’s Day, Lose 4-1 (UticaComets.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Feb 14, 2026
Sabres working with state, county and city on early arena lease talks
'The state has already made some signifi cant investment in areas around the arena, like Canalside, so Guelli is talking to them about how the team can help in the eff orts to provide more of an economic boost and drive people into neighboring downtown venues.' … [Read more...] about Sabres working with state, county and city on early arena lease talks
Sabres prospect Devon Levi happy with Rochester, no longer feels ‘rushed’
'“I know that over time I’ll end up where I want to be,” Levi told the Times Herald following a recent practice at Tim Hortons Iceplex. “And, obviously, being here in Rochester is amazing, and it is where I want to be. And I love it here. But I don’t feel rushed anymore. I think I did.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Devon Levi happy with Rochester, no longer feels ‘rushed’
Rasmus Dahlin tallies first Olympic goal in Sweden’s second game
'Dahlin had three assists in Sweden’s Olympic opener in Milan, Italy, bringing his point total up to four in the Olympics so far. He had 21:42 of ice time.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin tallies first Olympic goal in Sweden’s second game
The Sabres Report - Feb 13, 2026
Alan Pergament: Answering key questions about the end of WGR's deal with Bills and Sabres
'The Audacy-owned station can’t afford a rights fee worthy of being associated with the teams, and the teams don’t have any leverage to get more money anywhere else in a market the size of Buffalo. Audacy owns the three most powerful AM stations in Western New York – WGR 550, WBEN 930 and WWKB 1520 – and no other radio group owning stations here is in the financial position to … [Read more...] about Alan Pergament: Answering key questions about the end of WGR’s deal with Bills and Sabres
Tage Thompson's goal helps Team USA over Latvia
'Thompson played on a line with Dylan Larkin of the Detroit Red Wings and Kyle Connor of the Winnipeg Jets, but it was on the power play where he scored his first career Olympic Games goal. Thompson and former Sabres captain Jack Eichel were on the left side of the power play and looked like they did when they played together as they were interchangeable between the corner and … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson’s goal helps Team USA over Latvia
Thompson scores and Dahlin shines as Sabres make early Olympic impact
'The goal by Thompson — who has 30 goals and 29 assists in 57 games for the Buffalo Sabres this season — helped the United States beat Latvia 5-1. It came with 2 minutes, 25 seconds left in the second period, with assists from Jack Eichel and Quinn Hughes.' … [Read more...] about Thompson scores and Dahlin shines as Sabres make early Olympic impact
Tage Thompson's tough road to the Olympics with Team USA
'"It means a lot," Thompson said a few weeks ago. "Anytime you get to wear your home country and represent where you're from, I think it's something that's bigger than yourself. To do it at the highest stage, I think that's a tremendous honor and definitely couldn't be more excited."' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson’s tough road to the Olympics with Team USA
Tage Thompson has gone from a Peoria youth hockey player to a Team USA player in the Olympics
'His father Brent Thompson, a long-time ECHL/AHL/NHL assistant coach, began his full-time coaching career with the AHL Rivermen from 2005-2009. During that time, Tage blossomed into a young phenom, including helping his Peoria Youth Hockey Association team win the NIHL 2008-09 Pee Wee Elite title.' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson has gone from a Peoria youth hockey player to a Team USA player in the Olympics
The Sabres Report - Feb 12, 2026
Sabres' Tage Thompson ready for Olympic moment as gold medal X-factor
'“It’s awesome,” Thompson told The Athletic's Michael Russo. “I mean, it’s the best players in the league, best players in the world. Just trying to fit in, do what they tell me, and hopefully help them out. Everyone’s a threat, it’s fun, a ton of skill, and like I said, I’m just trying to do my part and hopefully help contribute some goals.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tage Thompson ready for Olympic moment as gold medal X-factor
Dahlin leads Sweden to a win over Italy
'Dahlin was on the ice for two goals against, but neither were even remotely his fault.' … [Read more...] about Dahlin leads Sweden to a win over Italy