'“I think you could just see it with his hands, how skilled and gifted he was,” the Ducks' Terry, who was in a bottom-six role with Thompson, told The Buffalo News recently ahead of his second All-Star Game in Sunrise, Fla. “And I think, at that time, learning to play with how big he was, his game was something he was still kind of working through and figuring out. You don't … [Read more...] about How Tage Thompson’s time with Auston Matthews influenced the Sabres star’s rise
Archives for February 21, 2023
Sabres, Maple Leafs renew rivalry with biggest meeting in years; Buffalo changes goalie plan
'“To really cement a rivalry you’ve got to play a playoff series against somebody,” Okposo said following Monday’s practice at KeyBank Center. “That’s what kind of really ratchets everything up. We have long memories. It’s our closest opponent, but, yeah, rivalry, you need a playoff series.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Maple Leafs renew rivalry with biggest meeting in years; Buffalo changes goalie plan
Sabres defencemen are good enough to rekindle the QEW rivalry
'But the strength of the Sabres is clearly on the blue line, where they boast two defencemen under age 23 with Norris Trophy-calibre potential — fellow No. 1 draft picks Rasmus Dahlin, 22, and Owen Power, 20. Dahlin, second among NHL defencemen in scoring this season, is already among the favourites to be runner-up to the award’s presumptive winner, the resurgent Erik Karlsson … [Read more...] about Sabres defencemen are good enough to rekindle the QEW rivalry
Tuesday's Toronto Coverage
Sabres defencemen are good enough to rekindle the QEW rivalry (Toronto Star) Atlantic Division opponents meet when Sabres host the Maple Leafs (AP) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Toronto Coverage
Sabres play better when shooting more
'“When you have a team in their defensive structure, they cover pass options, and when a puck goes to the net, they break coverage. So you force the opposition out of coverage,” said Granato on Monday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres play better when shooting more
Opinion: Sabres Week in Review: Buffalo succeeds on West Coast once again
'The Sabres' struggles continue on the power play over this past week by scoring on only three of their 14 chances in four games.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres Week in Review: Buffalo succeeds on West Coast once again
No second thoughts for Thompson against O'Reilly
'Thompson was struggling with his game early on during his time with the Sabres organization, while O'Reilly went on to win a Stanley Cup and the Conn Smythe trophy in his first season with the Blues. "So many people actually bashed him over... the span before he really emerged in," Sabres coach Don Granato said about his superstar center.' … [Read more...] about No second thoughts for Thompson against O’Reilly
Sabres return home in preparation for visit from Leafs
'"I think we're confident," Mittelstadt said. "I think we're a confident group no matter what. We've seen what we can do and we know what we can do. Obviously tomorrow's a big test and we're going to have to bring our A game, but at the same time I think just come out and play, work hard, and things should fall into place."' … [Read more...] about Sabres return home in preparation for visit from Leafs