'“There’s a lot of little things, from the blocked shots to being in lanes to slowing people up and going into the zone,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. “Every night, there’s probably something a little bit different that helps you win.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres barrel toward history as they prepare to play at Columbus
Archives for January 3, 2026
Sabres' Tage Thompson, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen react to making Olympic teams, Alex Tuch’s omission
'“It’s been a big goal of mine, for a while,” Thompson said. “Any time you get to represent your country, it’s an honor, a special feeling. Especially doing it at the highest level, it’s a very big honor.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tage Thompson, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen react to making Olympic teams, Alex Tuch’s omission
Sabres’ Tage Thompson, UPL thrilled to be selected to Olympics
'“Whatever they need, whatever the role,” Thompson told reporters following Friday’s practice in McKinney, Texas. “Obviously, it’s a team full of talent. I think just being able to be versatile, whatever role they need me in, I’ll try to do it to the best of my ability.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tage Thompson, UPL thrilled to be selected to Olympics
Saturday's Columbus Coverage
Sabres play the Blue Jackets on 10-game win streak (AP) Preview: Blue Jackets welcome Sabres for Kids Takeover (BlueJackets.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Columbus Coverage
Tage Thompson selected to Team USA's Olympic roster
'Announced on NBC's "Today Show" on Friday, Thompson is joining Utah Mammoth captain Clayton Keller and Florida Panthers defenseman Seth Jones as three players left off that 4 Nations roster for the U.S. that will be part of the team competing for a gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson selected to Team USA’s Olympic roster
Buffalo Sabres star forward Tage Thompson is heading to the 2026 Olympics with Team USA
'This will be Thompson’s first trip to the Olympics, but not his first time representing his country. This past summer, Thompson scored the game-winning goal of the World Hockey Championships, which really helped solidify his spot on the Olympic roster. … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres star forward Tage Thompson is heading to the 2026 Olympics with Team USA
Sabres star Tage Thompson selected to U.S. Olympic team
'The 28-year-old Thompson, born in Phoenix, Arizona, is one of 25 players in the U.S. roster. He will join Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin playing for Sweden, and goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen playing for Finland, as Olympians at the games this February in Milan, Italy.' … [Read more...] about Sabres star Tage Thompson selected to U.S. Olympic team
Looking back on the Sabres other 10-game win streaks
'The Sabres finished the year 48-25-7 (103 points), good for second in the Adams Division, but were swept out of the first round of the playoffs in three games by the Quebec Nordiques.' … [Read more...] about Looking back on the Sabres other 10-game win streaks
Practice Report | Sabres' Olympians look ahead to Milano Cortina 2026
'Sabres coach Lindy Ruff – a two-time Olympic gold medalist as a member of Canada’s coaching staff in 2010 and 2014 – commented on his players selections following the team’s practice on Friday. “I think it’s awesome that all three of those guys get to represent their country and have a chance to play for gold,” he said. “It’s really going to be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Sabres’ Olympians look ahead to Milano Cortina 2026
Thompson named to Team USA for Olympic Winter Games
'“To be honest with you, I didn’t know if I was going to be on the team or not,” Thompson said. “A lot of good American-born players. You never know, right? So, a little nerve-wracking answering the phone. When I heard him say I was on the team, just kind of a big sigh of relief, excitement, a bunch of different emotions going through you at the same time. Really cool. It’s a … [Read more...] about Thompson named to Team USA for Olympic Winter Games
Luukkonen named to Team Finland’s Olympic roster
'“I think a lot of it, even playing hockey in the NHL, how big of a privilege that is, and now getting to go to the Olympics, it’s huge,” Luukkonen told Sabres.com. “I’m just really, really excited.”' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen named to Team Finland’s Olympic roster