Buffalo Sabres star forward Tage Thompson was on the receiving end of a violent high hit from New Jersey Devils forward Stefan Noesen during the Sabres's 4-3 win over the Devils on Sunday.
Buffalo Sabres players and Lindy Ruff addressed concerns about the lack of response to a hit that injured Tage Thompson earlier in the week, which prompted a leadership rumor.
Thompson suffered a high hit from New Jersey Devils winger Stefan Noesen in the third period of Buffalo’s 4-3 win on Sunday. He stayed down on the ice for several moments but is listed as day-to-day.
The Buffalo Sabres cancelled practice Monday and instead held a team meeting to discuss the lack of response to New Jersey Devils forward Stefan Noesen for his hit to the head of Tage Thompson.