'“If I’m scoring, I’m helping the team in that aspect,” said Thompson, who signed a seven-year contract with Buffalo in August 2022. “Obviously, I want to continue to improve other parts of my game, but we haven’t won since I’ve been here so there’s a lot more I can do. I have to continue to grow and get better. When you’re scoring, it’s nice. It helps the team. Obviously, … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson scores 39th in win, but ‘winning is first priority’: Takeaways from Ottawa
Archives for April 2, 2025
'Surprised' by trade, Buffalo's Dennis Gilbert adjusting to different role with Senators
'The St. Joe’s graduate was in the process of buying a house in Western New York. His one-year contract expires in July, but he became a respected voice and beloved teammate since the Sabres’ season began in Prague.' … [Read more...] about ‘Surprised’ by trade, Buffalo’s Dennis Gilbert adjusting to different role with Senators
Pegula's net worth up to projected $7.6B, according to Forbes
'That is up $980 million from last year, despite all the money Pegula is pouring into building a $2.2 billion stadium under construction in Orchard Park.' … [Read more...] about Pegula’s net worth up to projected $7.6B, according to Forbes
Sabres win again, sweep season series from Senators; Tyson Kozak injured
'The Sabres, whose penchant months ago for imploding and blowing multi-goal leads helped sink their season, closed out another game Tuesday in hostile territory.' … [Read more...] about Sabres win again, sweep season series from Senators; Tyson Kozak injured
Sabres’ Jack Quinn on torrid streak, still disappointed in season: ‘Pretty brutal’
'But in what was expected to be a breakout season, he has struggled at both ends of the ice – he began Tuesday’s game having registered 14 goals, 34 points and a team-worst minus-18 rating in 65 games – and occasionally been scratched.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Quinn on torrid streak, still disappointed in season: ‘Pretty brutal’
Wednesday's Ottawa Coverage
Ottawa Senators close out season series with fourth straight loss to Buffalo Sabres (Ottawa Sun) Senators swept by Sabres (Le Droit) Senators aim to focus on locking down playoff spot after 5-2 loss to lowly Sabres (CP) Senators feeling effects of ailing Jensen's limited impact (Sportsnet) Senators Unable to Solve Sabres (OttawaSenators.com) Photo gallery … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Ottawa Coverage
Lowly Sabres stick it to the Senators in 5-2 win
'The Buffalo Sabres sit dead last in the Eastern Conference standings but they owned the Ottawa Senators this season.' … [Read more...] about Lowly Sabres stick it to the Senators in 5-2 win
Sabres beat Senators to sweep season series
'The blue and gold squared off with the Ottawa Senators to close out the season series, and took care of business in a 5-2 victory at Canadian Tire Centre.' … [Read more...] about Sabres beat Senators to sweep season series
Ruff: Self-evaluation important for Sabres late in season
'"The important part is the evaluating, whether your players are signed or unsigned. It is evaluating what you have, I think this last two, three months, is evaluating where we can get better, evaluating each player and what they brought to the team, whether you're signed or unsigned. Every team tries to make themselves better through the off season, through free agency, and … [Read more...] about Ruff: Self-evaluation important for Sabres late in season
Sabres stride out of last place on winning road trip
'Tuesday night’s 5-2 victory in Ottawa, the second on a three-game trip for the Sabres and seventh win in the past 10 games elevated Buffalo into 14th in the Eastern Conference with 70 standings points. The Sabres passed the Boston Bruins, who extended their winless skid to nine games with a 4-3 loss in Washington.' … [Read more...] about Sabres stride out of last place on winning road trip
Thompson scores again, Sabres top Senators for 5th win in past 6
'Rasmus Dahlin and Alex Tuch each had a goal and an assist, and Mattias Samuelsson had two assists for the Sabres (32-36-6), who were 4-0-0 against Ottawa this season. James Reimer made 33 saves.' … [Read more...] about Thompson scores again, Sabres top Senators for 5th win in past 6
‘Strong and steady’ Reimer keeps it rolling in Ottawa
'“Reims is just strong and steady,” said forward Peyton Krebs. “That guy does the same thing every single night: puts in a good effort. He’s a veteran, he knows how to do it and we’re seeing that. He’s been a good goalie in this league for a long time, and it’s showing.”' … [Read more...] about ‘Strong and steady’ Reimer keeps it rolling in Ottawa