'Thompson didn't hesitate to determine whether the hit on Hinostroza was clean. He saw his teammate briefly laid out on the ice and sprang into action by raining a series of blows on Chatfield, who has played 34 games in the NHL, but has spent most of the last four years in the AHL.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Tage Thompson’s old-school first period leads Sabres past Canes
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Tage Thompson scores, fights in Sabres’ preseason win; Kyle Okposo injured
'Thompson, who scored on breakaway at 10:52 after assisting on Hinostroza’s goal at 6:59, earned an instigating penalty and a 10-minute misconduct in addition to the fighting major.' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson scores, fights in Sabres’ preseason win; Kyle Okposo injured
Wednesday's Carolina Coverage
Hurricanes preseason update: Carolina ends exhibition schedule, lose 4-2 to Sabres (Raleigh News and Observer) Hurricanes drop final preseason game 4-2 (WRAL-TV) Preseason Recap: Canes Close Out Exhibition Slate With Defeat In Buffalo (Hurricanes.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Carolina Coverage
Sabres down Carolina in home preseason finale
'The Buffalo Sabres scored three times in the opening period, and held on for a 4-2 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday night at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres down Carolina in home preseason finale
Opinion: Sabres Thompson shows up big time for his team
'Tage Thompson stole the show in the first period getting the Gordie Howe hat trick which is scoring a goal, getting an assist and engaging in a fight.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres Thompson shows up big time for his team
Sabres’ speed wraps up preseason home games with a 4-2 win over Carolina
'But Buffalo played with speed and came out to a fast start. Just over 7 minutes to go in the first period, Vinnie Hinostroza opened up the scoring on a breakaway, with Jeff Skinner setting him up for a 1-0 Sabres lead.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ speed wraps up preseason home games with a 4-2 win over Carolina
Hamilton Take 2: Buffalo Sabres ready for home opener against Ottawa
'There could be a few tweaks along the way as JJ Peterka has not had a good training camp nor has he looked good in any of the three preseason games he played. Buffalo will have to trim one forward and Peterka can go to the Rochester Americans without having to be exposed to NHL waivers.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take 2: Buffalo Sabres ready for home opener against Ottawa
Thompson, Cozens lead Sabres in preseason win over Carolina
'"It was awesome," Hinostroza said in regard to Thompson's response. "I think it just speaks on our team. Everyone on this team would do that for each other. I didn't see that guy coming, big hit, and Tommer jumps right in and fights him.' … [Read more...] about Thompson, Cozens lead Sabres in preseason win over Carolina
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Appert: 'We need to set a tone for what we stand for as an organization' (Amerks.com) Amerks 2022 Training Camp: Day one notebook (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage