'The Red Wings briefly threatened a comeback, only to be overwhelmed in the third period. Thompson had a hat trick with a career-high six points, Jeff Skinner added a goal and two assists, Okposo had a second straight multi-point game and Dahlin delivered the insurance goal to squash Detroit’s rally. Dylan Cozens and Rasmus Asplund also had a goal apiece.' … [Read more...] about Observations: A ‘new player,’ Jack Quinn scores to start Sabres’ onslaught in 8-3 win
Archives for November 1, 2022
Mike Harrington: On an historic Halloween, the numbers are all lined up for Tage Thompson and the Sabres
'The way the 6-foot-7 tower of power is heating up, that seven-year, $50 million extension Kevyn Adams signed him to on Aug. 30 is going to turn out to be a bargain, too. No. 1 centers in the NHL with 40-goal, 90-point potential generally take up a lot more than $7,142,857 on their team's cap but that's what Thompson is signed at through 2030.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: On an historic Halloween, the numbers are all lined up for Tage Thompson and the Sabres
Tage Thompson dynamic in win, enjoys one of greatest nights in Sabres history
'Thompson’s slow start this season already feels like a distant memory. Prior to center Dylan Cozens’ third-period goal against the Detroit Red Wings, he recorded a point on eight straight Sabres goals over two games, a feat that has been accomplished only two times in team history.' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson dynamic in win, enjoys one of greatest nights in Sabres history
Sabres notes: Buffalo adds defenseman; Jacob Bryson seizing leading role
'Davies, 25, is the ninth defenseman who has been on the roster this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Buffalo adds defenseman; Jacob Bryson seizing leading role
Tuesday's Detroit Coverage
'We didn't show up': Thompson's six-point night leads Sabres past Wings, 8-3 (Detroit News) Red Wings' Matt Luff back on the ice after 18 stitches following puck to the face (Detroit News) Tage Thompson's monster game for Buffalo Sabres spooks Detroit Red Wings, 8-3 (Detroit Free Press) Detroit Red Wings: After embarrassment, team has to buckle down and find its pride … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Detroit Coverage
Thompson has 3 goals, 3 assists as Sabres beat Red Wings 8-3
'“It’s fun watching the guys working for it,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “We’re trying to convince all of our guys to score some of the ugly ones and the pretty ones will just fall in there. We’ve been guilty of trying to pass the puck into the net. We got more direct.”' … [Read more...] about Thompson has 3 goals, 3 assists as Sabres beat Red Wings 8-3
Sabres' Tage Thompson records career-high six points against Red Wings
'Monday's offensive onslaught was the most goals that the Sabres scored in a single game since they scored nine against the Ottawa Senators on Nov. 3, 2018. Rasmus Dahlin, Jack Quinn, Dylan Cozens, Jeff Skinner, and Rasmus Asplund also netted goals for Buffalo in the victory.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tage Thompson records career-high six points against Red Wings
Thompson's hat-trick, six-point night helps propel Sabres to win over Detroit
'Thompson picked up right where he left off on Saturday with the game's first goal late in the opening period. Jeff Skinner made a cross-ice pass to Thompson to setup a one-time shot that beat goalie Alex Nedeljkovic.' … [Read more...] about Thompson’s hat-trick, six-point night helps propel Sabres to win over Detroit
Opinion: Sabres' Thompson is just getting started
'On Monday, at 12:53 of the third period, the Sabres led 5-3 and Thompson had two goals and three assists giving him points on eight consecutive goals. Just 3:05 later, Thompson completed the hat trick and his six points was one short of Gil Perreault’s team record of seven.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres’ Thompson is just getting started
Opinion: Three observations: Sabres destroy Red Wings in dominating team win
'There are good games, there are great games, and then there is what Thompson did on Monday night.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Sabres destroy Red Wings in dominating team win
Spooky 8-3, win for the Sabres
'Jack Quinn knocked in his first goal of the season. Jeff Skinner earned his 300th career goal.' … [Read more...] about Spooky 8-3, win for the Sabres
Sabres’ Jeff Skinner scores 300th goal
'“It means I’ve been around a while, I guess,” Skinner said. “But I think for me, you’re not going to score goals unless you’ve got five guys on the same page out there. Obviously it means that you had some good chemistry with guys over the years. I probably had a couple open nets, a couple good passes from some linemates probably.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jeff Skinner scores 300th goal
Thompson has hat trick, six points in Sabres win against Red Wings
'"I think obviously getting the win's always a good feeling, especially 8-3," Thompson said. "I thought we played a really good game all the way around, but obviously it's a nice feeling when you're scoring, you're contributing on the score sheet. It's nice."' … [Read more...] about Thompson has hat trick, six points in Sabres win against Red Wings
'One of those nights' | Thompson makes history with 6-point outing
'"I think hockey's so weird," he said afterward. "You can have a game just like that and none of them will go in for you. I mean, last few games I think we've been getting a lot of chances. Tonight was just one of those nights when everything seemed to be going in for us."' … [Read more...] about ‘One of those nights’ | Thompson makes history with 6-point outing
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks announce roster moves (Amerks.com) Amerks report card for the month of October (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage