'“I think you have to be careful a little bit on the word frustrated. We are in an incredibly challenging situation worldwide. And (the virus) is evolving. It’s changing,” said the Sabres GM. “Everybody is doing their best to manage this and keep up.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres return to practice, GM Adams addresses media
Archives for February 2021
Kevyn Adams is ready to move the team forward
'“We have a number of players and staff on the list, some are symptomatic, some are asymptomatic,” Adams said on a Zoom call, but wasn’t allowed to say anything more than that.' … [Read more...] about Kevyn Adams is ready to move the team forward
Opinion: Let Rasmus fly
'In Year 2 under new head coach Ralph Krueger, Dahlin's offensive game took a bit of a dip as the coaching staff looked to try and make him more of a reliable two-way defenseman in the NHL. Dahlin still managed to put up 40 points (4+36) in 59 games before the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the 2019-20 season, but his play seemed to take more of a conservative approach under … [Read more...] about Opinion: Let Rasmus fly
"This is about us rallying together", Sabres return to practice after COVID shutdown
'"The spirit of the group is really strong right now and I sense a relief to be back in our building and to be able to go on the ice and practice, and I also sense an opportunity for this group to pull together," General Manager Kevyn Adams said. "We are in this together and we're gonna do everything as a staff, as a coaching staff, our support staff around the team, to give … [Read more...] about “This is about us rallying together”, Sabres return to practice after COVID shutdown
Sabres return to practice for first time in more than a week
'“The spirit of the group is really strong right now and I sense a relief to be back in our building and to be able to go on the ice and practice and I also sense an opportunity for this group to pull together and to say this is challenging, this happened, it’s unfortunate, but we’re going to rally together,” Adams said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres return to practice for first time in more than a week
Buffalo Sabres return to practice; Head coach Ralph Krueger symptomatic
'"We're all making sure we're doing everything we can to keep each other safe. Ralph Krueger is being looked after and we want to start with that. If he's where we need him to be and he's able to get out of the protocols and be back than he will be and if he's not, the doctors are going to decide when and where that happens... we'll adjust."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres return to practice; Head coach Ralph Krueger symptomatic
No new players added to COVID-19 protocol Tuesday, after Sabres return to practice
'"We could have practiced last night even, but we felt like 'let's give this one more day.'"' … [Read more...] about No new players added to COVID-19 protocol Tuesday, after Sabres return to practice
Sabres 'rallying together' in return to practice after COVID-19 pause
'"If he is where we need him to be, and he's able to get out of the protocols and be back, then he will be and if he's not, the doctors are going to decide where and when that happens," said Adams, who said he speaks with Krueger multiple times per day.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ‘rallying together’ in return to practice after COVID-19 pause
Adams addresses COVID situation as Sabres return to practice
'"Our staff's gone way above and beyond putting every measure in place that we can to protect our players," Adams said. "So, I think it's important just to tell everyone that, that I have been proud [of] how serious our players have taken this."' … [Read more...] about Adams addresses COVID situation as Sabres return to practice
Dea assigned to Rochester
'Dea played in three games for the Sabres last season and has seven points (5+2) in 32 career NHL games. He led the Amerks in scoring last year with 39 points (15+24) in 57 games. He was assigned to the Sabres' taxi squad on February 1.' … [Read more...] about Dea assigned to Rochester
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Army hockey standout Dom Franco makes pro debut in AHL (Middletown Times Herald Record) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
Two more Sabres games postponed after Rasmus Dahlin added to Covid list
'Reinforcements would be available through the taxi squad – two forwards and two defensemen have been in quarantine with the rest of the active roster since the pause began last Tuesday – and call-ups via Rochester, which played its season opener with only 10 forwards because of injuries and mandatory quarantines. The Amerks added three players on tryout agreements Monday, … [Read more...] about Two more Sabres games postponed after Rasmus Dahlin added to Covid list
Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin added to COVID-related absences list
'Defenseman Rasmus Dahlin on Monday became the ninth Buffalo Sabres player the NHL has added to its COVID-19 protocol-related absences list.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin added to COVID-related absences list
Sabres' Dahlin added to NHL's COVID-19 protocols list
'I have confirmed that the Sabres hope to open their facility by Tuesday afternoon for the first time in over a week. To accomplish that and to practice, they would have to do rapid testing Tuesday morning. The team has been in quarantine since the morning of Tuesday, Feb. 2.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Dahlin added to NHL’s COVID-19 protocols list
The Sabres have two more games postponed by the NHL
'The Sabres next scheduled game is Monday Feb. 15 against the New York Islanders.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres have two more games postponed by the NHL