'The Sabres will be without Thompson for a “significant” amount of time because of the injury, coach Don Granato revealed to reporters. The puck hit Thompson on the left wrist as he tried to prevent Charlie McAvoy’s shot from reaching Buffalo’s net with the Sabres trailing by four goals and killing a penalty in the second period.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Tage Thompson’s long-term injury another problem for Sabres
Archives for November 15, 2023
1,000 games into an NHL career, Sabres captain Kyle Okposo continues to help others
'Okposo’s impact on hockey will be echoed throughout the careers of the players he’s helped along the way. His empathy, honesty, kindness and perspective have made him beloved by Sabres players and staff since he arrived in Buffalo in July 2016. He chaired the search committee that led the NHL Players’ Association to hire former U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh as its … [Read more...] about 1,000 games into an NHL career, Sabres captain Kyle Okposo continues to help others
Sabres lose game to Bruins, star Tage Thompson to injury that will sideline him ‘significant time’
'The Sabres, who fell to 7-8-1 this season, will likely feel Thompson’s absence. Their offense has struggled much of the season and lacked secondary contributions. In their last two games, they’ve mustered just two goals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose game to Bruins, star Tage Thompson to injury that will sideline him ‘significant time’
Sabres hope brief NHL experience will help prospect Matt Savoie in junior
'The Sabres’ decision to assign Savoie, the ninth overall pick in 2022, to junior after skating short minutes in one game raised some eyebrows. Granato said they gave “lots of thought to” awarding the forward a longer look. But the Sabres have entered a win-now phase this season, meaning on-the-job training can work against their best interests.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hope brief NHL experience will help prospect Matt Savoie in junior
Wednesday's Boston Coverage
Bruins score early, often in another thrashing of Sabres in Buffalo (Boston Globe) Johnny Beecher, a reformed Sabres fan, excited for his return home with the Bruins (Boston Globe) Bruins batter Sabres, 5-2, on the road (Boston Herald) 5 Takeaways from Bruins rout of Sabres (Springfield Republican) Bruins Wrap: Boston Gets Goals From Five Different Players In Win Vs. Sabres … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Boston Coverage
Pastrnak, with a goal and 2 assists, leads Boston Bruins to 5-2 win over Buffalo Sabres
'“I feel like I just kind of attacked a little bit more,” Olofsson said. “I kind of searched those pucks around the net. I’m kind of not just looking for open ice. I tried to just go to the net and had a lucky bounce there, the first one. And then the second one, JJ (Peterka) found me with a great pass.”' … [Read more...] about Pastrnak, with a goal and 2 assists, leads Boston Bruins to 5-2 win over Buffalo Sabres
Tage Thompson could miss ‘significant time’ after blocking shot in Sabres loss to Bruins
'“Tage is going to miss some time here, probably significant time unfortunately,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “He fought through the first injury but couldn’t fight through the second one. Credit to him to battle but it’s unfortunate.”' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson could miss ‘significant time’ after blocking shot in Sabres loss to Bruins
Okposo reaches milestone, Sabres could not find answer against Boston
'The Buffalo Sabres trailed early against the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night at KeyBank Center and were unable to rally in their 5-2 loss.' … [Read more...] about Okposo reaches milestone, Sabres could not find answer against Boston
Sabres Tage Thompson will miss "significant time" after blocking a shot in his wrist on Tuesday
'Thompson is one of the players that this young Sabres team just can’t afford to lose long-term. Yes, last season they were 3-0-1 when he didn’t play, but that was only four games. He’s not scoring like he had been last year being on a 31-goal and 62-point pace, but he proved last year that he can be a superstar in this league.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Tage Thompson will miss “significant time” after blocking a shot in his wrist on Tuesday
Thompson to miss 'significant time' due to upper body injury, Sabres fall to Bruins 5-2
'Adding injury to insult, Sabres forward Tage Thompson left the game in the second period after blocking a shot. He was ruled out with an upper body injury. According to head coach Don Granato, Thompson will likely be missing "significant time".' … [Read more...] about Thompson to miss ‘significant time’ due to upper body injury, Sabres fall to Bruins 5-2
Injuries mount for struggling Sabres, souring captain Kyle Okposo’s 1,000th game
'Victor Olofsson scored his first two goals of the season for the Sabres, and Devon Levi made 13 saves in his worst performance of the season, allowing two goals in the opening minutes and five before being replaced by Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen late in the second period.' … [Read more...] about Injuries mount for struggling Sabres, souring captain Kyle Okposo’s 1,000th game
Sabres star Tage Thompson to miss ‘significant time’
'The Sabres will be without Tage Thompson for an extended period after the top-line center was injured taking a shot to the wrist during Buffalo’s 5-2 loss against the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night.' … [Read more...] about Sabres star Tage Thompson to miss ‘significant time’
Pastrnak has 3 points in Bruins win against Sabres
'Buffalo center Tage Thompson left the game at 11:05 of the second period with an upper-body injury and did not return. He missed the final 16 minutes of the first period with a lower-body injury but returned for the second.' … [Read more...] about Pastrnak has 3 points in Bruins win against Sabres
Sabres celebrate Okposo’s 1,000th NHL game
'The Sabres celebrated Kyle Okposo’s 1,000th NHL game on Tuesday against the Boston Bruins, bringing out everything from T-shirts to jersey patches to honor the forward.' … [Read more...] about Sabres celebrate Okposo’s 1,000th NHL game
Thompson to miss ‘significant time’ for Sabres with upper-body injury
'Thompson, a center, blocked a shot from Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy in the second period while the Sabres were on the penalty kill. He remained hunched over in the defensive zone but tried to play through it before leaving the game at 11:05 once the puck cleared the zone.' … [Read more...] about Thompson to miss ‘significant time’ for Sabres with upper-body injury