Sabres hold team meeting to address concerns over player safety and unity

The Buffalo Sabres held a team meeting after a lack of response to a dangerous hit on forward Tage Thompson during a recent game. Coach Lindy Ruff described the discussions as difficult, emphasizing the need for the team to show toughness and unity. Thompson will miss at least one game due to the hit, but he passed concussion tests. Players like Alex Tuch and Dylan Cozens stated that such inaction will not happen again, highlighting the importance of team solidarity. The Sabres remain last in the Eastern Conference, struggling with consistency and leadership. Previous attempts to improve team toughness through trades have not yielded results, prompting discussions on how to better protect teammates in the future.