'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
The Sabres Report - Jan 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
The Sabres Report - Jan 12, 2024
Observations: Tage Thompson scores twice, Sabres hold on for 5-3 win
'“We needed to play better than we did the other night,” said Sabres coach Don Granato. “We were sloppy the other night in defensive transition and defending. We did not play as a group of five. Our forwards were not helping our defensemen. Our defensemen were out of synch. Neutral zone stands, pucks going through us and no support when we did want to step up. Tonight, we … [Read more...] about Observations: Tage Thompson scores twice, Sabres hold on for 5-3 win
Sabres aren't planning to recall a prospect with Jeff Skinner injured. Should they?
'The news won’t necessitate a recall from the Rochester Americans, though. The Sabres’ captain, Kyle Okposo, was cleared to return Thursday after he missed the previous three games with a lower-body injury. Winger Victor Olofsson went through an arduous conditioning skate in the morning to get him back into game shape after an illness kept him off the ice four days.' … [Read more...] about Sabres aren’t planning to recall a prospect with Jeff Skinner injured. Should they?
Sabres trade forward prospect Filip Cederqvist to Canadiens
'Expressen, an evening newspaper in Sweden, reported recently that Cederqvist was considering a return to the Swedish Hockey League next season. He had one goal with four points in 19 games this season for Amerks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade forward prospect Filip Cederqvist to Canadiens
Sabres’ Tage Thompson bounces back, scores twice in win before leaving with injury: ‘He was on a mission’
'“He was on a mission to play better than he played the other night,” Granato said after Thompson scored twice twice in the first period of Thursday’s 5-3 win over the Ottawa Senators at KeyBank Center. “… And he did with urgency, and obviously he’s a dangerous guy when he’s playing with that type of urgency.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tage Thompson bounces back, scores twice in win before leaving with injury: ‘He was on a mission’
Sabres’ Jeff Skinner week to week with injury; Buffalo makes lineup change
'“Skinny is a big part of when we go, he’s going,” Granato said prior to Thursday’s 5-3 win over the Ottawa Senators at KeyBank Center. “Yes, it’s a big loss. … Guys just have to elevate and pick up.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jeff Skinner week to week with injury; Buffalo makes lineup change
Sabres trade prospect Filip Cederqvist to Canadiens
'The 6-foot-3, 203-pound Cederqvist, 23, compiled one goal and four points in 19 games with the Rochester Americans this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade prospect Filip Cederqvist to Canadiens
Friday's Ottawa Coverage
Rough Road: Ottawa Senators fight back, but lose goalie and game to Buffalo Sabres (Ottawa Sun) Be smater with the puck: It's among the things on Ottawa Senators' FIx-It list (Ottawa Sun) Post-game Recap: Senators vs Sabres (OttawaSenators.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Ottawa Coverage
Friday's Montreal Coverage
Canadiens acquire forward Filip Cederqvist from Sabres (Montreal Gazette) The Canadian acquires Filip Cederqvist (Journal de Montreal) The Canadian A minor trade to help the Rocket (La Presse) Canadiens acquire forward Filip Cederqvist in trade with Sabres (CP) Canadiens acquire Filip Cederqvist from the Sabres (Canadiens.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Montreal Coverage