In this case, it's all about if the Sabres are a team or not. This is way more important than palm trees and taxes. When players on other teams see this, are they accepting trades here or signing as a free agent?

Buffalo Sabres forward Tage Thompson left Sunday’s game against the New Jersey Devils after taking a high hit from Stefan Noesen in the third period. Noesen received a match penalty and a game misconduct for the play, while Thompson did not return. It's still unknown if Noesen will hear from the NHL regarding a possible suspension.