'“Then second day it kind of hit me pretty hard there,” he said in KeyBank Center following the session. “Third day it was great, felt normal. I’ve been progressing each day, so feeling good today.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tage Thompson practices, likely ready to play after suffering concussion
The Sabres Report - Feb 8, 2025
Saturday's Nashville Coverage
Buffalo visits Nashville after Tuch’s 2-goal game (AP) Game Day: Sabres vs. Preds, February 8 (NashvillePredators.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Nashville Coverage
Thompson returned to practice and is feeling good
'Concussions don’t always present symptoms right away and Thompson said that’s what happened with him.' … [Read more...] about Thompson returned to practice and is feeling good
Tage Thompson returns to practice; Sabres eye their 5th straight win
'"I feel ready," Thompson said. "I'm going to have to talk to the doctors and staff, and figure out what's best. I know it's definitely a high possibility (of playing) for Saturday and kind of just see where I progress the rest of the day and go from there."' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson returns to practice; Sabres eye their 5th straight win
Practice Report | Thompson returns, expects to play Saturday
'“It’s nice to get back on the ice with the team and a full practice, a little bit of contact, game pace,” Thompson said, addressing the media for the first time since the incident. “Felt good. No issues.”' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Thompson returns, expects to play Saturday
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Levi backstops Amerks to fifth straight win in return from All-Star break (Amerks.com) Sens outshoot opposition, but shut out in Rochester (BellevilleSens.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Feb 7, 2025
Sabres notebook: Jason Zucker says club has worked to block out criticism from Thompson affair
'“With all that’s going on, you hunker down and you handle things internally and you can’t listen to the outside noise,” Zucker, the Sabres’ oldest skater at 33, told The Buffalo News after practice on Wednesday. “It was a situation that we all took very seriously. It’s easy to look at it and say all the negative things, and rightfully so."' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Jason Zucker says club has worked to block out criticism from Thompson affair
When goalie Ryan Miller joined Sabres as rookie, Rob Ray tested him
'“See what you were made of,” Miller said. “That’s how I remember my first interactions with him, just kind of figuring out who is this kid? He had a lot to say. He was poking, poking, poking and waiting for your response, and he wanted to see you stand up for yourself.”' … [Read more...] about When goalie Ryan Miller joined Sabres as rookie, Rob Ray tested him
Sabres Faced Leadership Questions After Lack Of Response To Hit On Tage Thompson
'On Wednesday, Ruff denied that not assigning new alternate captains for the injured Thompson and Mattias Samuelsson for Tuesday's game against the Columbus Blue Jackets had anything to do with Sunday’s incident. Dylan Cozens and Alex Tuch are also part of the leadership group and wore A's earlier in the season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Faced Leadership Questions After Lack Of Response To Hit On Tage Thompson
The Sabres Report - Feb 6, 2025
Tage Thompson, UPL not ruled out for Sabres' game Saturday in Nashville
'Thompson skated on his own Wednesday, according to coach Lindy Ruff, and got through the workout without any issues. He still needs to pass the necessary tests and protocols to be cleared to play. His status won't be the only one to monitor ahead of the Sabres' final game before the NHL's 4 Nations Face-Off break.' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson, UPL not ruled out for Sabres’ game Saturday in Nashville
Sabres injury updates: Tage Thompson skates, Dylan Cozens misses practice
'“Had a good day,” Ruff said following Wednesday’ practice in KeyBank Center. “I mean, he’s got to go through the protocol, the testing, all that stuff. But really felt good, so encouraged.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres injury updates: Tage Thompson skates, Dylan Cozens misses practice
Rochester goalie Felix Sandstrom races from vacation in Florida to join Sabres
'Sandstrom had to travel about 1,300 miles to Buffalo to back up goalie James Reimer that night against the Columbus Blue Jackets.' … [Read more...] about Rochester goalie Felix Sandstrom races from vacation in Florida to join Sabres
Sabres' Dennis Gilbert Vs. Blue Jackets' Mathieu Olivier Fight: Make It Make Sense
'Only in hockey does any of what happened when Gilbert dropped his gloves against Mathieu Olivier of the Blue Jackets make sense. The Sabres, presumably incensed at their lack of response when Stefan Noesen of the New Jersey Devils hit Sabres star Tage Thompson the game prior, decided to make their statement by picking a fight with someone who had absolutely nothing to do with … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Dennis Gilbert Vs. Blue Jackets’ Mathieu Olivier Fight: Make It Make Sense
Bo Byram playing some good hockey lately
'"I’m just trying to worry about my job and playing as hard as I can, and trying to help the team win. So to be honest, I haven’t put much thought into that this year," said Byram after practice this week. "I’m trying to keep that out of my mind, so it’s not something I’m too worried about. When those conversations come up, me, my family and my agents will have discussions … [Read more...] about Bo Byram playing some good hockey lately
Ruff liked his team's response following Thompson hit: 'It has to come out of you'
'"It's something that has to come from within. That when you become a great team, it comes out of you. It comes out of players," said Ruff on Wednesday when he joined the "Jeremy and Joe Show" for his weekly appearance on WGR. "If you look at early in the year when [Jason] Zucker, who is not a fighter, dropped his gloves and went at somebody, it comes out of you. It is about … [Read more...] about Ruff liked his team’s response following Thompson hit: ‘It has to come out of you’