'“When he has that confidence, he’s just making guys look silly out there,” Cozens said of Thompson. “Those two goals were pretty hard shots. That’s the Tage we all know and love and hopefully we see a lot more of that the second half of the year.”' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson scores twice as Sabres beat Senators 5-3
The Sabres Report - Jan 12, 2024
Sabres leading-scorer Jeff Skinner out indefinitely. He is week to week with an upper body injury
'The Sabres provided no details on the injury or when Skinner was hurt except to list him as week to week. Skinner scored his 17th goal and added an assist in playing 24 shifts in a 5-2 loss to Seattle on Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres leading-scorer Jeff Skinner out indefinitely. He is week to week with an upper body injury
Sabres' Jeff Skinner ruled out indefinitely with an upper body injury
'Skinner suffered the unknown injury during Tuesday's 5-2 loss against the Seattle Kraken, according to Sabres head coach Don Granato. The veteran forward scored a goal and recorded an assist in Tuesday's contest.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jeff Skinner ruled out indefinitely with an upper body injury
Sabres hold off Senators for two-goal victory
'A two-goal night by Tage Thompson helped pace the Buffalo Sabres to a 5-3 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hold off Senators for two-goal victory
Opinion: Thompson's two goals in 2:04 helped Sabres beat Ottawa
'Sabres head coach Don Granato said they did a much better job of taking the middle away, blocking 27 shots. Ryan Johnson had six of them, and I thought played very well.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Thompson’s two goals in 2:04 helped Sabres beat Ottawa
Sabres stand on business to beat sliding Senators
'JJ Peterka and Peyton Krebs each snapped their scoring droughts at 12 games, Rasmus Dahlin tallied two assists, and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 25 saves for the Sabres, who have won three of the past four games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres stand on business to beat sliding Senators
Sabres trade Filip Cederqvist to Canadiens
'The winger played in 74 total games for the team's AHL affiliate, the Rochester Americans.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Filip Cederqvist to Canadiens
Thompson scores twice, Sabres hand Senators 5th straight loss
'“I think he was on a mission to play better than he played the other night (5-2 loss Tuesday to the Seattle Kraken),” Buffalo coach Don Granato said of Thompson. “I’ve talked with him a couple times one on one in the last couple days and that’s what I got out of it. He wanted to play much better than he did the other night. And he did with urgency, and obviously he’s a … [Read more...] about Thompson scores twice, Sabres hand Senators 5th straight loss
Skinner out week to week for Sabres with upper-body injury
'"In one week, we'll kind of know how far this thing's resolved," coach Don Granato said Thursday. "When you're dealing with something like a broken bone -- this is not a broken bone -- you can put a timetable on it. This is a little different, softer tissue."' … [Read more...] about Skinner out week to week for Sabres with upper-body injury
Thompson's 2 goals propel Sabres in win over Senators
'“You can see when he has that confidence, he’s just making guys look silly out there and he’s shooting the puck with authority. Those two goals were pretty hard shots. So, that’s the Tage we all know and love and hopefully we see a lot more of that the second half of the year.”' … [Read more...] about Thompson’s 2 goals propel Sabres in win over Senators
Sabres trade Cederqvist in exchange for future considerations
'Cederqvist, 23, has played in 19 games for the Rochester Americans this season, recording one goal and three assists.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Cederqvist in exchange for future considerations
Friday's Rochester Coverage
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The Sabres Report - Jan 11, 2024
Alex Tuch's leadership earned the Sabres winger the 'honor' of alternate captain
'“First, it was an absolute honor,” Tuch said following practice Wednesday in LECOM Harborcenter. “It’s nothing I take lightly, and I try to wear it with pride every single night. I was really excited for the opportunity, but at the same time, it’s just a letter on the chest. It doesn’t affect anything that I do or how I play or how I am around the locker room or with my … [Read more...] about Alex Tuch’s leadership earned the Sabres winger the ‘honor’ of alternate captain
Sabres’ Alex Tuch earning respect as leader, starting to heat up offensively
'With captain Kyle Okposo close to returning from a lower-body injury – he could play Thursday against the Ottawa Senators at KeyBank Center – Tuch might be done wearing a letter for now.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Alex Tuch earning respect as leader, starting to heat up offensively
Jeff Skinner suffers injury; Sabres could make change on defense
'Skinner’s absence, even for a short time, would be significant. He has scored 17 goals and 33 points in 38 games this season. He opened the scoring in Tuesday’s loss, the start of a six-game home stand, and finished the contest.' … [Read more...] about Jeff Skinner suffers injury; Sabres could make change on defense