'Thompson was with doctors Friday morning to have imaging done on the undisclosed injury that he suffered during the win over Ottawa. Whatever is ailing Thompson is not related to the cut on his eyelid that required stitches during the second period of the 5-3 win. Though there’s a chance he can be in the lineup to play the Canucks, the Sabres were forced to prepare in case … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson’s latest injury causes more lineup uncertainty for Sabres
Archives for January 13, 2024
Mike Harrington: Sabres have to roll with their best players and that means Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen in goal
'After an 0-5-1 stretch that included 10 days off due to illness, Luukkonen has won three straight and gone 1.99/.937 in those games. He needs to be in the net again Saturday when the red-hot Vancouver Canucks come to town for a matinee.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Sabres have to roll with their best players and that means Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen in goal
Injured Sabres center Tage Thompson ‘possibility’ to play against Canucks
'“You don’t know and, boom, he’s ready to go,” Granato said of other injuries Thompson has endured. “So he’s ultra-competitive. He’s played lots of games not at 100 percent and below.”' … [Read more...] about Injured Sabres center Tage Thompson ‘possibility’ to play against Canucks
Saturday's Vancouver Coverage
Canucks Game Day: Lotto Line riding high into Buffalo (Vancouver Province) Canucks take on the Sabres after Pettersson’s 2-goal showing (AP) An Early Start in Buffalo on Saturday Afternoon Presents Next Road Challenge for Canucks (Canucks.com) Game Notes: Canucks at Sabres (Canucks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Vancouver Coverage
Jordan Greenway enjoys being shifted to center
'"He’s picked up for the centermen as wingers have to pick up centermen responsibilities. He might not have played the position, but I’ve watched him pick up those responsibilities without any effort, and there’s no stress to it. Now the question would be on the offensive side, like does it free him? It’ll take time to see that."' … [Read more...] about Jordan Greenway enjoys being shifted to center
Greenway's switch to center, leadership on penalty kill helped fuel win over Senators
'“We’re gonna have to do things that aren’t the prettiest, you may not get all the credit for. Everyone wants to see guys scoring goals and pretty goals, this and that. But there’s a lot of things that you got to do to keep the puck out of your net. Yeah, I take pride in doing that, for sure.”' … [Read more...] about Greenway’s switch to center, leadership on penalty kill helped fuel win over Senators
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Appert reaches milestone win as Amerks outlast Checkers, 3-2 (Amerks.com) Rochester tops Checkers 3-2 in Outdoor Classic warmup (CharlotteCheckers.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage