Helenius Pushes For Sabres Return; Thompson Lights Olympics

Prospect Kasper Helenius builds a compelling recall case with steady AHL play, while Tage Thompson bags another Olympic goal to keep Buffalo fans buzzing. The Sabres' depth chart gets intriguing as Helenius eyes a top-six audition, and Thompson's international sizzle fuels talks of a monster second half back in North America. Both storylines tie directly into Buffalo's playoff charge, where every forward counts.