'"Obviously, it'd be really cool, an incredible achievement I think personally," Thompson said after practice Monday in KeyBank Center. "It's hard not to think about it, but you try just to kind of block it out and focus on the team stuff first. I think when you start focusing on the number, that's kind of when you'll probably get snakebit and chances will start not going in … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson’s breakthrough season for Sabres on the verge of franchise history
Archives for April 26, 2022
Sabres Notebook: Kyle Okposo is a practice casualty, status unknown
'Prior to the practice mishap, Okposo was named as the Sabres' nominee for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy. Voted on by members of the Buffalo chapter of the Professional Hockey Writers Association, the Masterton honors perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey. PHWA members then vote among the 32 chapter nominees for the winner of the award, which is presented … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Kyle Okposo is a practice casualty, status unknown
Sabres star Tage Thompson chasing 40 goals, taking place among game’s elite
'“I feel like I’ve known I’m capable of this, I feel like there’s still more to give,” Thompson said following Monday’s practice at KeyBank Center. “And I want to just push and try to get better, try to prove myself wrong. Sometimes just a goal for yourself and you want to see if you can beat it. And as you’re approaching the goal, the goal keeps moving further and further away … [Read more...] about Sabres star Tage Thompson chasing 40 goals, taking place among game’s elite
Sabres’ Kyle Okposo injured in practice
'The veteran appeared to step on the puck during a rush and fell to the ice. Coach Don Granato said the Sabres would know more later Monday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kyle Okposo injured in practice
Dan Girardi has wealth of experience to pass on to Sabres' young defensemen
'Granato hired Marty Wilford to be in charge of the defensemen, but Girardi is still around the rink during home practices to do whatever Wilford needs him to do. Part of that is having 1-on-1 ice sessions after practice with guys like 19-year-old Owen Power, who has only played in six NHL games.' … [Read more...] about Dan Girardi has wealth of experience to pass on to Sabres’ young defensemen
Sabres center Thompson nears 40-goal mark with 2 games remaining
'Thompson passed Jack Eichel's career-high 36 goals - from a shortened 2019-2020 season - in a win over the New York Islanders on Saturday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres center Thompson nears 40-goal mark with 2 games remaining
Thompson nearing 40 goals with 2 games remaining
'"Obviously, reaching 40 goals would really be an incredible achievement," Thompson said. "It's hard not to think about it, but you try just to block it out and focus on the team stuff because that's what really matters. I think when you start focusing on the numbers, that's when you'll probably get snake bitten."' … [Read more...] about Thompson nearing 40 goals with 2 games remaining