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Archives for April 18, 2024

Mike Harrington: Alex Tuch ponders his past as Sabres mull their future

'Tuch and Tage Thompson both talked about the need for ice time to be taken away if the situation calls for it. Thompson said the team was often “too casual” and referenced to times when guys were “not playing winning hockey”. No names attached but you can interpolate how this would fit at times with young players like JJ Peterka, Dylan Cozens, Jack Quinn, Peyton Krebs and even … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Alex Tuch ponders his past as Sabres mull their future

Buffalo News |

5 experienced coaches for the Sabres to consider and how each would fit in Buffalo

'There isn’t a better match for the Sabres than Brind’Amour. The challenge, though, is his team is talented enough to play into June, and he’s reportedly agreed on a contract extension with Carolina. Sabres owner Terry Pegula would have to make Brind’Amour one of the league’s highest-paid coaches for the Sabres to have a shot at luring him to Buffalo. Even then, it is a … [Read more...] about 5 experienced coaches for the Sabres to consider and how each would fit in Buffalo

Buffalo News |

Sabres want more accountability from new coach: ‘A little too comfortable’

'“I know that word gets thrown around a lot,” Sabres center Tage Thompson said of accountability. “I think for me, accountability is consequences and actions. If you’re not doing the right things on the ice, there needs to be repercussions, whether it’s being benched or in the press box if you’re not playing winning hockey.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres want more accountability from new coach: ‘A little too comfortable’

Olean Times Herald |

Tage Thompson feels players need to suffer consequences for poor play

'"I think consistency is the other thing. I think, at times, you could see we were a great team and at other times, we were too casual. That’s something that’s got to be instilled in us, and that goes back to accountability, because it’s us in here holding each other accountable," Thompson explained. "If there’s someone not playing the way they need to, it needs to come from up … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson feels players need to suffer consequences for poor play

WGR-AM |

'We weren't good enough' | Sabres veterans reflect on season

'“As a group, we have to play better,” he said. “First of all, we have to look ourselves in the mirror. Us players, we weren't good enough. We didn't help Donny at all, honestly. So now, we need a good summer. When we get to training camp, we need a really good camp. And we have to be pushed. We have a young group, who [is] hungry, and we need to get pushed hard. And we're … [Read more...] about ‘We weren’t good enough’ | Sabres veterans reflect on season

Sabres.com |

Top quotes from Day 1 of Sabres locker cleanout

'“Yeah, I mean, I think no one in here is satisfied,” he said. “Everyone is disappointed with the result and frustrated with the result. And I think moving forward, you use that as motivation in whatever way you choose kind of. I think every person deals with that kind of thing differently. But I think there’s no shortage of motivation and urgency for guys in this room to play … [Read more...] about Top quotes from Day 1 of Sabres locker cleanout

Sabres.com |

Tuch selected as Sabres' nominee for King Clancy Memorial Trophy

'Tuch’s second consecutive nomination comes just days after Sabres fans voted him as the recipient of the 2023-24 Rick Martin Memorial Award. “The Rico” is presented annually to the player who fans believe best embodies what it means to be a Buffalo Sabre based on on-ice excellence, resiliency, and dedication to the community.' … [Read more...] about Tuch selected as Sabres’ nominee for King Clancy Memorial Trophy

Sabres.com |