'Thompson has had his share of challenges both at and away from the rink. Growing up, his family was always on the move — he’s lived in Arizona, Alaska and a lot of places in between — thanks to the fact Thompson’s dad, Brent, played and coached in a handful of hockey leagues, including 121 contests as a defenceman in the NHL. Everywhere he went, though, Tage had his best pal, … [Read more...] about The long game
Archives for October 2022
Wednesday's Edmonton Coverage
Late rally not enough as Edmonton Oilers drop another one at home (Edmonton Sun) Expectations high for Buffalo Sabres defenceman Owen Power (Edmonton Sun) Player grades: Another comeback falls short as Oilers get goalie'd by Sabres (Edmonton Journal) Oilers' inability to put 60 minutes together leads to another loss at home (Sportsnet) The long game (Sportsnet) Eric Comrie … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Edmonton Coverage
Thompson nets his first of the season, Comrie shines as Sabres hold off Oilers
'"It was great, but it's just two points and it doesn't matter who we're playing against and what's going on whether my family is in town," said Comrie, who only has 30 NHL games to his credit. "I'm just going out there with this group of guys and giving it all I have for this group, no matter where it is or when it is.' … [Read more...] about Thompson nets his first of the season, Comrie shines as Sabres hold off Oilers
Sabres begin road trip with win over Edmonton
'Despite the Oilers putting up 48 shots on goal, Comrie shut the door on Edmonton with 46 saves to help cement a victory for the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres begin road trip with win over Edmonton
Opinion: Eric Comrie steals win from Edmonton
'In his two games with Buffalo, Comrie has stopped 79 out of 85 shots, which is a healthy .929 save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Eric Comrie steals win from Edmonton
Opinion: Three observations: Physical Sabres outmuscle Oilers for win
'A few Buffalo players like Cozens have been known to throw his weight around in year's past, but Lyubushkin's style seems to be wearing off on the whole team. Even players like Dahlin and Thompson are getting in on the physical play, as well. ' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Physical Sabres outmuscle Oilers for win
Listen: Granato: 'I want our guys to be challenged'
'“I want our guys to be challenged," Granato said on Tuesday during his weekly appearance on the "Howard and Jeremy Show" on WGR. "I just believe in them, and no reason not to believe in them. We’ve seen their growth, and still there’s a lot of growth potential.”' … [Read more...] about Listen: Granato: ‘I want our guys to be challenged’
Comrie makes 46 saves for Sabres in win against Oilers
'Comrie, an Edmonton native, was making his first start in his hometown. He made 22 saves in the third period to get his first win with the Sabres after signing a two-year contract July 13.' … [Read more...] about Comrie makes 46 saves for Sabres in win against Oilers
Comrie makes career-high 46 saves in win over Oilers
'Tage Thompson and JJ Peterka scored goals during the second period to give Buffalo a lead it would never relinquish. Alex Tuch also lit the lamp for Buffalo with an empty-net goal in the dying seconds of the game.' … [Read more...] about Comrie makes career-high 46 saves in win over Oilers
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks Update | Sabres loan Bjork to Rochester (Sabres.com) Amerks week 1 round-up: Special teams shine, youth movement in Rochester (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
Go West, Sabres: Oilers pose major challenge in opener of rugged trip
'"It will be nice. I always like getting a good road trip in early. It can bring the guys together," Sabres captain Kyle Okposo said. "We'll have a couple of days in Vancouver there we can watch football on Sunday and just kind of hang out. But we're going out there to work. We're going out there to play some really good hockey teams, trying to compete first and foremost. But … [Read more...] about Go West, Sabres: Oilers pose major challenge in opener of rugged trip
Sabres Notebook: Don Granato flips lines in practice but will it be that way in Edmonton?
'Alex Tuch was moved to the top line in practice with Jeff Skinner and Tage Thompson, a trio that finished together in Saturday's 4-3 loss to Florida. Victor Olofsson moved off that line to a group with Casey Mittelstadt and Rasmus Asplund. Dylan Cozens was centering JJ Peterka and Vinnie Hinostroza, who was a healthy scratch the first two games, while Zemgus Girgensons was … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Don Granato flips lines in practice but will it be that way in Edmonton?
‘Russian bear’ Ilya Lyubushkin gives Sabres’ defense much-needed grit
'“He’s a Russian bear,” captain Kyle Okposo said Monday in KeyBank Center after the Sabres prepared for Tuesday’s road game against Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers. “We enjoy having him on our side, for sure. He plays a hard game, he plays a heavy game. That’s his game, that’s his job and he does it really well, and it bothers the other team.”' … [Read more...] about ‘Russian bear’ Ilya Lyubushkin gives Sabres’ defense much-needed grit
Sabres place Anders Bjork on waivers
'With forward Riley Sheahan ready to be activated from injured reserve after battling a muscle problem, the Sabres no longer have room for Bjork on the 23-man roster.' … [Read more...] about Sabres place Anders Bjork on waivers
Tuesday's Edmonton Coverage
Edmonton and Buffalo take the ice in non-conference matchup (AP) Preview: Oilers vs. Sabres (EdmontonOilers.com) Pre-Game Report: Oilers vs. Sabres (EdmontonOilers.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Edmonton Coverage