'"I think the main goal is you want to win, right? It's a team sport," Thompson said Thursday as reporters swarmed his locker for extended chat in the dressing room. "We're playing good hockey lately. I think we still have a long ways to go and we can continue to get better as a group and there's still things ... we can continue to do to help our team, whether it's being better … [Read more...] about On the day after, Tage Thompson reflects on historic night but focuses more on what’s next for Sabres
Archives for December 9, 2022
Why screen was frozen for start of Sabres game, Tage Thompson's heroics
'In a statement to the News on Thursday, Lara Pritchard, the senior director for Northeast communications for Charter Communications, wrote, "We had a signal disruption, originating out of the Carolinas, due to recent weather events in that area. Our engineers worked quickly to resolve and we sincerely apologize for the service interruption."' … [Read more...] about Why screen was frozen for start of Sabres game, Tage Thompson’s heroics
Sabres’ Tage Thompson never doubted he’d become star: ‘I always knew’
'“There’s always outside noise and you want to block it out,” Thompson said. “Obviously, you can’t block it all out and it gets to you at some point. But I don’t think there was ever really a point where I had self-doubt, I always knew what I was capable of and I always believed in myself.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tage Thompson never doubted he’d become star: ‘I always knew’
Alex Tuch sets career highlight for Buffalo Sabres in wake of Tage Thompson’s huge night
'Tuch recorded four points (1g, 3a) against Columbus, which is a new career-high in a single game. All three of Tuch’s assists against the Blue Jackets came on goals scored by Thompson.' … [Read more...] about Alex Tuch sets career highlight for Buffalo Sabres in wake of Tage Thompson’s huge night
Friday's Pittsburgh Coverage
Buffalo takes on Pittsburgh after Thompson’s 5-goal performance (AP) Game Preview: 12.9.22 at BUF (PittsburghPenguins.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Pittsburgh Coverage
How the Sabres are being rewarded for their 'huge leap of faith' in Tage Thompson
'Thompson, listed as 6-foot-6 and 220 pounds, also excels at the aspects of the game commonly associated with power forwards, such as creating scoring chances off the cycle and forecheck. Thompson is in the top 10 of both categories this season.' … [Read more...] about How the Sabres are being rewarded for their ‘huge leap of faith’ in Tage Thompson
Hamilton Take 2: Thompson is on a tear for Buffalo
'Thompson spent a lot of time on Thursday discussing a huge reason why his career is where it's at. It’s just that he’s been surrounded by people that believe in him. Don Granato was with Thompson when he was 16 years old with the U.S. Under-18 team. Thompson said knowing that his head coach believes in him and that his teammates believe in him gives him all the confidence he … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take 2: Thompson is on a tear for Buffalo
Sabres attempt to hold nine pucks in one hand after high scoring game
'An array of different strategies and grips were used which ultimately led to the pucks slipping out of most of the Sabres' hands.' … [Read more...] about Sabres attempt to hold nine pucks in one hand after high scoring game
Thompson shows how good he can be with six-point game for Sabres
'"Even as well as things are going, you're always asking yourself: 'How can I be better? What more can I do to help the team win?' So I think it's just that hunger, not being satisfied with where you're at and always striving to get better."' … [Read more...] about Thompson shows how good he can be with six-point game for Sabres
Sabres' chemistry at forward fueling NHL-leading offense
'In their last eight games, the Sabres have scored four or more goals in seven of those contests and tallied at least six goals on four occasions.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ chemistry at forward fueling NHL-leading offense