'"I had tested positive, and I was asymptomatic, so I just had to quarantine for 10 days," Hall said after practice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Taylor Hall confirms positive COVID-19 test; first Sabres player to return from NHL protocol list
Archives for February 2021
Bryson, Fogarty, Smith reassigned to Sabres taxi squad
'Fogarty, the Amerks captain, signed a one-year deal with Buffalo this past offseason after spending parts of five seasons with the New York Rangers organization, for which he captained the AHL affiliate in Hartford in 2019-20. He scored the overtime winner for Rochester on Wednesday.' … [Read more...] about Bryson, Fogarty, Smith reassigned to Sabres taxi squad
Shorthanded Sabres to receive reinforcements as Covid list remains at 9 players
'Four of Buffalo’s top defensemen are on the Covid protocol list: Rasmus Dahlin, Rasmus Ristolainen, Jake McCabe and Brandon Montour. Five forwards have also been unavailable: Taylor Hall, Dylan Cozens, Curtis Lazar, Tobias Rieder and Casey Mittelstadt. Coach Ralph Krueger is away from the team while recovering from Covid-19.' … [Read more...] about Shorthanded Sabres to receive reinforcements as Covid list remains at 9 players
Sabres GM Kevyn Adams part of advisory group to assist U.S. Men's National Team
'Adams, who is amid his first season leading the Sabres' hockey operations, is joined on the advisory group by John Vanbiesbrouck and eight other active general managers: David Poile, Don Waddell, Stan Bowman, Jeff Gorton, Lou Lamoriello, Bill Guerin, Tom Fitzgerald and Bill Zito.' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Kevyn Adams part of advisory group to assist U.S. Men’s National Team
Sabres’ Jack Eichel confident he will play better: ‘Going to start to take off’
'“A little bit of a slow start for me,” Eichel acknowledged. “Not really where I want to be. But I feel like I’ve definitely taken advantage of these two weeks in trying to prepare myself to have a successful next 46 games."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel confident he will play better: ‘Going to start to take off’
Sabres send C.J. Smith to Amerks, recall goalie again
'This is the third straight day Smith and Tokarski have been involved in transactions.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send C.J. Smith to Amerks, recall goalie again
Sabres go 4 straight days without player added to NHL's COVID-19 Protocol
'According to the league, if a player tested positive, but didn’t have any symptoms, they’re going to be in protocol for 10 days. The player must be symptom free the whole time they’re in quarantine to be able to exit the protocol.' … [Read more...] about Sabres go 4 straight days without player added to NHL’s COVID-19 Protocol
Sabres fan documentary teams up with Fredonia Opera House for virtual premiere
'This is the first time you'll be able to see The Fan Connection since it was on the film festival circuit in Fall of 2019 and early 2020. The film won the audience Award at the Buffalo International Film Festival in 2019, and delighted audiences in Pittsburgh and Columbus. The creative team was planning to bring it to independent theaters for more screenings and distribution … [Read more...] about Sabres fan documentary teams up with Fredonia Opera House for virtual premiere
Local artist Edjres Wajed designs Sabres logo with Black history message
'Wajed, a Buffalo native, was inspired by Val James, the NHL's first Black American player and created a new logo for a shirt that is being sold to benefit Breaking Barriers, an initiative that "is aimed at accelerating positive outcomes for boys and young men of color across the cradle-to-career continuum."' … [Read more...] about Local artist Edjres Wajed designs Sabres logo with Black history message
Tokarski joins Sabres taxi squad
'The Buffalo Sabres have reassigned goaltender Dustin Tokarski from the Rochester Americans (AHL) to the team's taxi squad. Forward C.J. Smith has been reassigned to Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Tokarski joins Sabres taxi squad
Adams to serve on Team USA advisory board for World Championship
'"In some ways it was even more special, to be honest with you," Adams said, referring to the call from Vanbiesbrouck. "… To grow up American and now be in this position and to be able to give back and be part of something, it is."' … [Read more...] about Adams to serve on Team USA advisory board for World Championship
SPCA donations in memory of Linus Ullmark's father surpass $7,000
'"Thank you to the Sabres fans and members of the Buffalo community who donated to the SPCA in honor of my father," he wrote. "He would be proud of the way you've chosen to honor him, and I am too. I find strength in knowing the support I have behind me in this community, and I am thankful for it."' … [Read more...] about SPCA donations in memory of Linus Ullmark’s father surpass $7,000
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks win in first game in front of fans this season (WHEC-TV) Amerks ride four-goal second period to rout Monsters (Amerks.com) Monsters tripped up in 7-3 loss to Americans (ClevelandMonsters.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres assistant Steve Smith uncertain about his status, admits 'there's fear in everyone'
'"I honestly have no idea there," Smith said of coaching following Thursday's practice in KeyBank Center. "That's not something that's been discussed at this point in time. .... As far as guys that are in COVID protocol right now. I don't know anything about it to tell you the truth. It's not my place to be involved. So I'm going to stay out of that question. I apologize for … [Read more...] about Sabres assistant Steve Smith uncertain about his status, admits ‘there’s fear in everyone’
Sabres notebook: With OHL still paused, Jack Quinn nears Amerks debut
'"We just got him out of quarantine and we're getting him back to game shape," Appert said Thursday during an interview on WGR Radio. "Certainly with how high of a prospect he is and how young he is, we want to make sure that coming out of quarantine that he's got enough practices under his belt where he's back to game shape and game ready. He'll be in a lineup shortly."' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: With OHL still paused, Jack Quinn nears Amerks debut