'“That was a grind of a game,” said Thompson, who, along with Connor Clifton, scored with Flames goalie Dustin Wolf pulled for an extra attacker. “They play hard and for us, obviously, we had a game in Edmonton where we were going into the third tied and kind of let that one slip away and get away from us. In a similar situation tonight, it was a good opportunity for us to … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres lean on lessons from brutal loss to wrap trip with 4-1 win
Archives for March 25, 2024
Sabres notes: Zemgus Girgensons open to possibility of returning next season
'“Disappointed, to be honest,” Girgensons told The News following practice Saturday in Edmonton. “We came in with higher expectations, then we went downhill, then we kind of got back on the horse a little bit. It’s disappointing because of all the skill that we have and the team that we can be. Definitely disappointed we’re not higher in the standings.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Zemgus Girgensons open to possibility of returning next season
Sabres assign forward prospect Anton Wahlberg to Rochester, make other roster move
'The Sabres drafted the 6-foot-3, 191-pound Wahlberg in the second round in 2023, 39th overall. He signed his entry-level NHL contract last year.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign forward prospect Anton Wahlberg to Rochester, make other roster move
Monday's Calgary Coverage
Flames give up three in the third, fall to Sabres (Calgary Sun) After third straight loss, Flames playoff chances take another hit (Calgary Sun) Flames sign defence prospect Joni Jurmo to entry-level contract (Calgary Sun) Flames Takeaways: Wolf shows mental toughness, but Sabres win battle of rebuilding teams (Sportsnet) Flames Fall To Sabres (CalgaryFlames.com) Say What … [Read more...] about Monday’s Calgary Coverage
Buffalo Sabres' JJ Peterka scores game-winner in 4-1 win over Calgary Flames
'Peterka scored a go-ahead goal at 11:04 thanks to a heavy forecheck by the twin towers of Thompson and Alex Tuch, who are both over six-foot-four. Thompson stepped out from behind the net to feed Peterka in the slot.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres’ JJ Peterka scores game-winner in 4-1 win over Calgary Flames
Sabres douse Flames in Calgary
'Peyton Krebs and company took care of the Flames inside Scotiabank Saddledome by a final score of 4-1.' … [Read more...] about Sabres douse Flames in Calgary
Opinion: Buffalo wraps up its five-game road trip with a win in Calgary
'Now, they’re six points in back of the Washington Capitals for that final Wild Card spot and the Caps have two games in hand. Buffalo is five points behind Detroit as the Red Wings have a game in hand. They’re two points in back of the Islanders who have one game in hand and one point behind the New Jersey Devils and are even in games.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Buffalo wraps up its five-game road trip with a win in Calgary
Thompson has goal, assist for Sabres in win against Flames
'"It's been a tough trip," Thompson said. "I thought we played some really good hockey, and obviously we had some stretches where not good enough, not happy. It's good to head home with a win under our belt and kind of keep that momentum going into our next one."' … [Read more...] about Thompson has goal, assist for Sabres in win against Flames
Sabres wrap season-long road trip with victory in Calgary
'“We had a game in Edmonton where we were going into the third tied and kind of let that one slip away and get away from us,” Tage Thompson said. “In a similar situation tonight, it was a good opportunity for us to respond and clean up the mistakes we made last [game]. I thought we did a great job of that.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres wrap season-long road trip with victory in Calgary
Sabres reassign Wahlberg to Rochester, Nadeau to Jacksonville
'Wahlberg, 18, was a second-round pick (39th overall) by the Sabres in the 2023 NHL Draft. He spent this season with Malmo of the Swedish Hockey League, where he tallied 10 points (5+5) in 43 games. The 6-foot-3 forward also represented Sweden at the IIHF World Junior Championship, where he had three points (1+2) in seven games and won a silver medal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres reassign Wahlberg to Rochester, Nadeau to Jacksonville
Monday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks take down Comets in homestand finale (Amerks.com) Utica falls Sunday in Rochester (UticaComets.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage