‘“He’s so skilled with the puck that when he’s competing and winning battles like he is, he opens up a lot of ice for his linemates but also himself,” Skinner said. “Teams have to respect his shot. They have to respect his skill with the puck. When he gets that time, he’s dangerous. He can make the other team pay. I think that’s what you saw a little bit of today.”’
Sabres’ Tage Thompson scores hat trick in dominant performance against Avs
Source: Olean Times Herald