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Archives for January 2023

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen forcing Sabres to consider a three-goalie depth chart

'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

Buffalo News |

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

Buffalo News |

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’

Olean Times Herald |

A 'whirlwind of emotions' for Sabres as players monitor Damar Hamlin's progress

'“It’s been a whirlwind of emotions, for sure,” Okposo said. “Obviously, first and foremost, our thoughts, our prayers are with Damar and his family and all the players over there, the Bills, the entire organization, everybody that’s directly affected with it. And it’s great to see we get a positive update, which is phenomenal. I think that sports is such a – it’s woven into … [Read more...] about A ‘whirlwind of emotions’ for Sabres as players monitor Damar Hamlin’s progress

Buffalo News |

Mike Harrington: For Tage Thompson, good things come in 3s as Sabres continue to pay tribute to Damar Hamlin

'"I found that out right after the game, and I'm a big believer in God," Thompson said. "And I think that's a sign. I don't know if you can make up something quite like that. I think prayer is a powerful thing. And that's, really, all you can do in this situation. That's what we're going to continue to do. He's making some good strides right now. So just continue to pray and … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: For Tage Thompson, good things come in 3s as Sabres continue to pay tribute to Damar Hamlin

Buffalo News |

After Damar Hamlin injury, Sabres had open dialogue, knew they had special opportunity: ‘We owed it to … Buffalo’

'“It hits home, not only just because it’s sporting community, but because it’s Buffalo,” Sabres center Tage Thompson said following Thursday’s practice at KeyBank Center. “I think going into that game, your head’s a little bit in a different space.”' … [Read more...] about After Damar Hamlin injury, Sabres had open dialogue, knew they had special opportunity: ‘We owed it to … Buffalo’

Olean Times Herald |

Craig Anderson discusses events after Damar Hamlin's medical emergency

'“These occasions happen so few and far between that you don’t see them, you don’t get to comprehend them until it happens and I’ve been a part of a couple situations that were life or death on the ice and it’s no different and the sports part is second nature and you think of the family and the kids that are sitting there watching it because they don’t understand.”' … [Read more...] about Craig Anderson discusses events after Damar Hamlin’s medical emergency

WGR-AM |

Sabres needed time to process what happened to Damar Hamlin

'Before their game with the Washington Capitals on Tuesday, the team met in the morning to talk about their emotions about what happened to Hamlin. Don Granato said, “We collective sat and we don’t know how everybody is going to feel when they see what happened to Damar and you think about his family and the team and you think of your own vulnerabilities, so we have taken a lot … [Read more...] about Sabres needed time to process what happened to Damar Hamlin

WGR-AM |