'As of Friday, the health of the Sabres’ 23-man roster, combined with a lack of waivers-exempt forwards and defensemen to send to the American Hockey League, makes a three-goalie system seem improbable. The Sabres want to evaluate Comrie to see if the 27-year-old can be part of the solution in goal this season and beyond. Buffalo’s defense depth was ravaged by injuries during … [Read more...] about Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen forcing Sabres to consider a three-goalie depth chart
Archives for January 7, 2023
Sabres Notebook: Tage Thompson relishes 'rewarding feeling' of All-Star nod
'“It’s been a tough journey, tough road, and I’ve definitely faced a lot of adversity along the way,” Thompson told reporters following practice Friday. “So, I think it just makes you grateful for where you’re at in your career now. It makes you not want to take things like this for granted. So just something I’m going to be able to enjoy, something that I’ve worked for. So, … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Tage Thompson relishes ‘rewarding feeling’ of All-Star nod
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen’s emergence gives Sabres good goalie problem
'Anderson has compiled terrific, team-best numbers – a 2.61 goals-against average and a .923 save percentage – in 14 outings.' … [Read more...] about Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen’s emergence gives Sabres good goalie problem
Sabres’ Tage Thompson reflective after NHL All-Star selection: ‘A tough journey’
'“It’s been a tough journey, tough road, and I’ve definitely faced a lot of adversity along the way,” Thompson said following Friday’s practice at KeyBank Center. “So I think it just makes you grateful for where you’re at in your career now. It makes you not want to take things like this for granted. So just something I’m going to be able to enjoy, something that I’ve worked … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tage Thompson reflective after NHL All-Star selection: ‘A tough journey’
Saturday's Minnesota Coverage
Wild at Buffalo preview: Sabres are the NHL's highest scoring team (Minneapolis Star Tribune) Sabres host the Wild after Thompson’s hat trick (AP) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Minnesota Coverage
Thompson excited for All-Star nod, hopes for teammates to join him
'"I don't think there's really any other way to put it," he said. "It's something I think a lot of people work toward and something I've been working toward, and to be able to get rewarded with that is a good feeling."' … [Read more...] about Thompson excited for All-Star nod, hopes for teammates to join him
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks come up short in 3-2 loss to Phantoms (Amerks.com) Amerks rookies making massive strides in their development (Amerks.com) Kulich, Rosen returning to Rochester following World Juniors (Amerks.com) Brink’s First Pro Goal Sparks Phantoms Comeback Win (PhantomsHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage