Buffalo Sabres coach Don Granato has indicated that forward Tage Thompson, who missed the recent game, is expected to return to the lineup for the upcoming match against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The team learned about Thompson's absence in the mid-afternoon prior to the game, but Granato believes it will be a short-term issue, suggesting it should only keep Thompson out for one game. In related news, defenseman Rasmus Dahlin, who took a shot off the foot and was seen limping off the ice after blocking a shot in the final minute of the same game, is also reported to be okay. Granato mentioned the possibility of making another roster move today, hinting that Thompson could be an option for Saturday's game.
The #Sabres will likely make another roster move today, per Don Granato. Sounds like Tage Thompson is a possibility for Saturday.
Don Granato said Tage Thompson is a possibility for Saturday against the Blue Jackets.
Don Granato said Tage Thompson is an option for Saturday against the Blue Jackets.
Don Granato said there's a possibility that Tage Thompson will be in the Sabres' lineup when they face the Blue Jackets on Saturday night.
Don Granato said that he expects Tage Thompson to be back after missing this game. Rasmus Dahlin is also OK after blocking a shot in the final minute.
Granato says they knew about Thompson missing thew game around mid-afternoon, thinks it should be just a one-game thing for him. #Sabres
Dahlin took a shot off the foot blocking the empty net and limped off in a lot of pain. That's more good news. #Sabres