'Sabres forward Zach Benson appeared to tie the game at 5-5 at 12:44 of the third, but the Predators successfully challenged for offside.' … [Read more...] about O’Reilly has 4 assists, Predators hold off Sabres to end skid at 6
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Sabres' comeback falls short in Nashville
‘ “I thought we were probably the better team for most of the game to be honest with you,” said Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram, who had a goal and an assist. “But they scored when we gave them chances so that’s the bottom line.”’ … [Read more...] about Sabres’ comeback falls short in Nashville
Tage Thompson ready to return for Sabres, satisfied with team meeting about response to hit
'Thompson skated on his own the last two days and during Friday’s practice in LECOM Harborcenter, he was a full participant. He took his regular shift on right wing with Jiri Kulich and JJ Peterka and was in his regular spot on the power play.' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson ready to return for Sabres, satisfied with team meeting about response to hit
Sabres’ Tage Thompson practices, likely ready to play after suffering concussion
'“Then second day it kind of hit me pretty hard there,” he said in KeyBank Center following the session. “Third day it was great, felt normal. I’ve been progressing each day, so feeling good today.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tage Thompson practices, likely ready to play after suffering concussion
Saturday's Nashville Coverage
Buffalo visits Nashville after Tuch’s 2-goal game (AP) Game Day: Sabres vs. Preds, February 8 (NashvillePredators.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Nashville Coverage
Thompson returned to practice and is feeling good
'Concussions don’t always present symptoms right away and Thompson said that’s what happened with him.' … [Read more...] about Thompson returned to practice and is feeling good
Tage Thompson returns to practice; Sabres eye their 5th straight win
'"I feel ready," Thompson said. "I'm going to have to talk to the doctors and staff, and figure out what's best. I know it's definitely a high possibility (of playing) for Saturday and kind of just see where I progress the rest of the day and go from there."' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson returns to practice; Sabres eye their 5th straight win
Practice Report | Thompson returns, expects to play Saturday
'“It’s nice to get back on the ice with the team and a full practice, a little bit of contact, game pace,” Thompson said, addressing the media for the first time since the incident. “Felt good. No issues.”' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Thompson returns, expects to play Saturday
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Levi backstops Amerks to fifth straight win in return from All-Star break (Amerks.com) Sens outshoot opposition, but shut out in Rochester (BellevilleSens.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres notebook: Jason Zucker says club has worked to block out criticism from Thompson affair
'“With all that’s going on, you hunker down and you handle things internally and you can’t listen to the outside noise,” Zucker, the Sabres’ oldest skater at 33, told The Buffalo News after practice on Wednesday. “It was a situation that we all took very seriously. It’s easy to look at it and say all the negative things, and rightfully so."' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Jason Zucker says club has worked to block out criticism from Thompson affair
When goalie Ryan Miller joined Sabres as rookie, Rob Ray tested him
'“See what you were made of,” Miller said. “That’s how I remember my first interactions with him, just kind of figuring out who is this kid? He had a lot to say. He was poking, poking, poking and waiting for your response, and he wanted to see you stand up for yourself.”' … [Read more...] about When goalie Ryan Miller joined Sabres as rookie, Rob Ray tested him
Sabres Faced Leadership Questions After Lack Of Response To Hit On Tage Thompson
'On Wednesday, Ruff denied that not assigning new alternate captains for the injured Thompson and Mattias Samuelsson for Tuesday's game against the Columbus Blue Jackets had anything to do with Sunday’s incident. Dylan Cozens and Alex Tuch are also part of the leadership group and wore A's earlier in the season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Faced Leadership Questions After Lack Of Response To Hit On Tage Thompson
Tage Thompson, UPL not ruled out for Sabres' game Saturday in Nashville
'Thompson skated on his own Wednesday, according to coach Lindy Ruff, and got through the workout without any issues. He still needs to pass the necessary tests and protocols to be cleared to play. His status won't be the only one to monitor ahead of the Sabres' final game before the NHL's 4 Nations Face-Off break.' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson, UPL not ruled out for Sabres’ game Saturday in Nashville
Sabres injury updates: Tage Thompson skates, Dylan Cozens misses practice
'“Had a good day,” Ruff said following Wednesday’ practice in KeyBank Center. “I mean, he’s got to go through the protocol, the testing, all that stuff. But really felt good, so encouraged.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres injury updates: Tage Thompson skates, Dylan Cozens misses practice
Rochester goalie Felix Sandstrom races from vacation in Florida to join Sabres
'Sandstrom had to travel about 1,300 miles to Buffalo to back up goalie James Reimer that night against the Columbus Blue Jackets.' … [Read more...] about Rochester goalie Felix Sandstrom races from vacation in Florida to join Sabres