'Thompson is being sent down to AHL Rochester while in the midst of a 23-game goal drought. The 22-year-old has just seven goals and five assists for 12 points in 65 games this season.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres demote center Tage Thompson to minors
Archives for March 2019
Sabres comeback falls short, 5-4 in OT against Detroit
'Mittelstadt scored two minutes later to bring Buffalo back within a goal, 4-3. The goal was the forward's 12th of the season. Jeff Skinner and Jason Pominville assisted on the goal. Less than a minute later Jack Eichel was able to use a strong wrist shot in the slot to beat Howard and tie the game 4-4 in the third period. Victor Olofsson recorded his first career NHL point on … [Read more...] about Sabres comeback falls short, 5-4 in OT against Detroit
Sabres' Olofsson has a succesful NHL debut
'Olofsson has done a nice job of improving his game this season in Rochester. It was very obvious in the preseason that he wasn’t near NHL ready and Chris Taylor and his staff have helped him learn the North American and the pro game. Olofsson along with Will Borgen are a perfect examples of what proper development looks like. In my opinion Tage Thompson’s development is the … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Olofsson has a succesful NHL debut
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Red Wings
'"I think it was important for us to fight back, like I said, it was tough, tough to give up those two and then obviously it was a good job by us to fight back, keep going, and like I keep saying [we> gotta finish it off in overtime."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Red Wings
5 Observations: Sabres lose fifth straight, fall to Red Wings 5-4 in OT
'One game is of course too small of a sample size to make an opinion of the rookie winger but it's hard not to like the shooting mentality Olofsson brings. It wasn't the best debut I've ever seen but Olofsson looks like a player who should be with the Sabres to start the 2019-2020 season.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres lose fifth straight, fall to Red Wings 5-4 in OT
Red Wings recover, top Sabres in OT
'"Go down two, have a great, strong second period, showed some good resiliency," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "In the third period, just some young mistakes. It's unfortunate, but I like the way we came back. We fought until the end."' … [Read more...] about Red Wings recover, top Sabres in OT
Olofsson helps spark comeback, but Sabres fall to Red Wings in OT
'"I really like the way our young guys played," Housley said. "[Olofsson] had a really good, strong game. He made some plays, had some opportunities, hit the crossbar in the third. Will Borgen continued (to be) steady back there. Casey Mittelstadt, it was good to see he has some jump in his step."' … [Read more...] about Olofsson helps spark comeback, but Sabres fall to Red Wings in OT
Sabres recall Tennyson
'Tennyson (6'2", 205 lbs., 4/23/1990) joins the Sabres for the fourth time this season, having skated in four games with the club in total. The Minneapolis, Minnesota native has recorded 20 points (4+16) in 45 games with the Americans this season, including an assist in each of his last two games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Tennyson
Dahlin, Ehn have gone from childhood neighbors to NHL opponents
'"Rasmus was one of those kids," Ehn said inside the visiting dressing room at KeyBank Center on Thursday. "I knew he could skate back then, too. He had incredible talent to be that young."' … [Read more...] about Dahlin, Ehn have gone from childhood neighbors to NHL opponents
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Injured Sabres prospect Matej Pekar making most of time in Rochester (Buffalo News) Tennyson heads to Buffalo, Amerks bring up Atwal (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
While Phil Housley, management take analytics 'seriously,' some Sabres remain skeptical
'"I'm not sure what they really mean," Pominville said. "To be honest, I don't really look at them. I'm sure most guys are the same way. To me, analytics show shots but it doesn’t show battle, compete, those types of things. It doesn’t really mean much."' … [Read more...] about While Phil Housley, management take analytics ‘seriously,’ some Sabres remain skeptical
Mike Harrington: It should be obvious to Pegulas what to do with Sabres
'This is no newsflash, but the bottom line is that Terry and Kim Pegula don't know what they're doing in running a professional sports franchise and have proven that over and over.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: It should be obvious to Pegulas what to do with Sabres
Sabres recall winger Victor Olofsson from Rochester
'There is also the possibility that Botterill wants to see if Olofsson can help the struggling Sabres. They are amid a 13-game winless streak away from KeyBank Center, have not won back-to-back games since Dec. 13 and were shut out in four of their previous nine games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall winger Victor Olofsson from Rochester
Prospect Victor Olofsson joins reeling Sabres
'His presence should make Thursday’s game a little more interesting. The Sabres, losers of four straight contests, are playing out the string. Six games are left this season.' … [Read more...] about Prospect Victor Olofsson joins reeling Sabres
Thursday's Detroit Coverage
Detroit Red Wings vs. Buffalo Sabres: Teams vie for draft lottery status (Detroit Free Press) Red Wings look to finish trip strong against Sabres (The Sports Xchange) Red Wings at Sabres preview (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Detroit Coverage