'The Sabres don't name their starting goaltenders in advance, but it's clear Levi is starting against the Panthers. He got his own net in practice Monday, while Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and Eric Comrie shared the other and Craig Anderson remained off the ice due to injury.' … [Read more...] about It’s full speed ahead with a stacked lineup as Sabres go on the prowl against Panthers
Archives for April 4, 2023
Sabres Notebook: Mattias Samuelsson has big laugh at childhood interview on Flyers' jumbotron
'During a second-period television timeout, the Flyers aired a Christmastime interview with Coates dressed as Santa Claus interviewing some children – and one of them was a very young Samuelsson who calmly said "defense" when prompted by Coates what position he played in hockey and what he would want to play in the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Mattias Samuelsson has big laugh at childhood interview on Flyers’ jumbotron
Sabres ready for most meaningful April game in 11 years; Devon Levi could start
'“It’s awesome,” center Tage Thompson said of the Sabres playing such an important late-season game. “That’s exactly what you want is to be playing meaningful games at this point in the season. We’ve been playing good hockey as of late, so I think it’s exciting times. That’d really all you can say about it is just exciting to be in this position."' … [Read more...] about Sabres ready for most meaningful April game in 11 years; Devon Levi could start
Sabres injury update: Tage Thompson practices, could play against Panthers
'“It just got to a point where it was hindering me too much to where I couldn’t really play my game and be effective,” Thompson said following Monday’s practice at KeyBank Center. “So I figured it was time to take some time and get healthy so we could be healthy for the last push here. I think it was probably a smart approach.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres injury update: Tage Thompson practices, could play against Panthers
Tuesday's Florida Coverage
Florida takes on Buffalo following Verhaeghe’s 4-goal showing (AP) Preview: Panthers ready for 'biggest game of the year' against Buffalo (FloridaPanthers.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Florida Coverage
Tage Thompson's health improving, as he returns to practice
'“I felt pretty good," said Thompson. "I feel like the last few days I’ve been making good strides, and today was a good test to get back out there and just get more battles, and try to feel it a little bit more. I think went pretty well.”' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson’s health improving, as he returns to practice
Opinion: Sabres Week in Review: Points surge revives Buffalo's playoff hopes
'While it may be too little, too late for this season, this is an important building block for the young core that Buffalo could have for years to come. They seem more prepared for the important games against tough opponents, take control of the games that are against weaker opponents, and overall seem more collected on the ice.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres Week in Review: Points surge revives Buffalo’s playoff hopes
What needs to happen for the Sabres to make the playoffs?
'If the Sabres do hypothetically go 5-1-1, in order to jump into a wild card spot, it requires at least two of the teams ahead of them to lose a minimum of two games in regulation.' … [Read more...] about What needs to happen for the Sabres to make the playoffs?
Thompson looking to spark Sabres in crucial game against Panthers
'"He looked good in practice," Buffalo coach Don Granato said. "I'll have a conversation with him on the plane here, but I liked what I saw. … It's just one of those injuries that will impede your functioning until it resolves completely, and that could happen overnight. And today was a very good sign."' … [Read more...] about Thompson looking to spark Sabres in crucial game against Panthers
Thompson returns to practice after 3-game absence
'"As I've mentioned many times, when this thing resolves, it's going to completely resolve and until it resolves, it's going to impede him and what he needs to do," Granato said. "It's just one of those injuries that will impede your functioning until it resolves completely, and that could happen overnight. And today was a very good sign."' … [Read more...] about Thompson returns to practice after 3-game absence
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks Week 25 Round-up (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage