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Archives for March 4, 2026

Jack Eichel on the Sabres’ playoff pursuit: ‘They want this’

'“It was only a matter of time, right?” Eichel said. “There’s so many great players in the organization. You go through some hard years and it can make you better as a group. You see some of the guys that have been here, for quite a while. The two people that come to mind for me are Tage and Ras, and what they’ve meant to the organization. Continuing to get better, every year, … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel on the Sabres’ playoff pursuit: ‘They want this’

Buffalo News |

On Tage Thompson’s night, Sabres ride early emotion, continue torrid run by beating Vegas

'“We’ve been through a lot, we’ve learned a lot,” he said. “I think the best way of learning is going through some hardship. And we went through some hardship. I look at a lot of situations last year that told us we had to be a better team, we had to have more composure.”' … [Read more...] about On Tage Thompson’s night, Sabres ride early emotion, continue torrid run by beating Vegas

Olean Times Herald |

Tage Thompson scores decisive goal to cap night Sabres honor their US gold medal-winning Olympian

'“What an amazing reception from the crowd. It was a little emotional for me,” said Thompson, who was honored in the Sabres’ first home game since the American men won their first hockey gold medal in 46 years following a 2-1 overtime win over Canada at the Milan Cortina Games.' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson scores decisive goal to cap night Sabres honor their US gold medal-winning Olympian

AP |

Surging Sabres shed years of trade-deadline dread with playoffs in sight

'“We’ve been taking it one game at a time, but I think Saturday made a statement about us as a group,” Thompson said. “From where we were at the start of the year to now, as we started to get hot, talking about making the playoffs and now I think we’ve proven that not only can we make the playoffs, we can be a real team. I don’t want to get too far ahead of ourselves, but … [Read more...] about Surging Sabres shed years of trade-deadline dread with playoffs in sight

Sportsnet |

Tage Thompson leads the way on the night he's honored

'The team seemed to lose it’s way for the second half of the game, but in the end, they found a way to win after Vegas netted two goals in 1:37 to make it 3-2. It seemed like the Golden Knights had multiple great looks, but they’d either hit the post, miss the net, or had their shots hit sticks, skates or legs. Much of that was because Buffalo did have good positioning in the … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson leads the way on the night he’s honored

WGR-AM |

Reports: Talks between Sabres, Blues 'heating up' involving center Robert Thomas

'"It's not at a point yet where it is right at the finish line, that could happen with a simple phone call. But it's pretty evident that Jarmo Kekalainen, the new general manager of the Buffalo Sabres, is trying to put his stamp on this team and bolster his lineup, as they Buffalo Sabres prepare for the playoffs," said Dreger on Tuesday in a segment of "Insider Trading". "We … [Read more...] about Reports: Talks between Sabres, Blues ‘heating up’ involving center Robert Thomas

WGR-AM |

Ruff on Sabres' success out of break: 'We've tried to really stay present in the moment'

'"We've tried to really stay present in the moment with one game at a time," Ruff said with Jeremy White and Joe DiBiase. "When you look at the schedule and you look at how demanding our division and conference is, and how tight it is, you don't do too much dreaming. I know we've played well, but let's take it a game at a time. I think it is the time of the year where with the … [Read more...] about Ruff on Sabres’ success out of break: ‘We’ve tried to really stay present in the moment’

WGR-AM |