'Sabres games were originally postponed at least through February 8 after Rasmus Ristoleinen and Taylor Hall entered the NHL’s COVID Protocols.' … [Read more...] about NHL announces rescheduling of postponed Sabres games
Archives for February 2021
2 more Buffalo Sabres added to NHL's COVID-19 protocol
'Cozens and Lazar are now on the list with five other Sabres players, including forwards Taylor Hall and Tobias Rieder and defensemen Rasmus Ristolainen, Brandon Montour and Jake McCabe.' … [Read more...] about 2 more Buffalo Sabres added to NHL’s COVID-19 protocol
NHL announces updates to Sabres' schedule
'Many games that were scheduled to take place in February, March and April now have new dates.' … [Read more...] about NHL announces updates to Sabres’ schedule
Lazar, Cozens added to NHL's COVID Protocol List
'Neither player will be available for practices, travel or games until he is removed from the protocol.' … [Read more...] about Lazar, Cozens added to NHL’s COVID Protocol List
12 Sabres games rescheduled
'A dozen Sabres games now have new dates and times.' … [Read more...] about 12 Sabres games rescheduled
Revisit Victor Olofsson's 6-game point streak
'The numbers indicate that Olofsson has done his share at 5-on-5 as well despite the production having not yet followed. The Sabres own a positive share of scoring chances (54.3 percent) and high-danger attempts (56.8 percent) with Olofsson on the ice at 5-on-5, according to Natural Stat Trick.' … [Read more...] about Revisit Victor Olofsson’s 6-game point streak
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks sign Mersch to professional tryout (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
No new Sabres added to NHL's Covid protocol list but Devils' total hits 17
'The league does not differentiate between players who have tested positive and those considered close contacts to others who have positive tests.' … [Read more...] about No new Sabres added to NHL’s Covid protocol list but Devils’ total hits 17
Five Sabres, HC Krueger in NHL’s COVID protocol; Changes coming to day-to-day operations
'The Sabres may have reason to be upset with the NHL, as the league decided to go forward with Buffalo’s weekend series against the New Jersey despite COVID concerns growing inside the Devils’ locker room. Between the Sabres’ win over the Devils on Saturday and their loss on Sunday, two NJ players, Kyle Palmieri and Sami Vatanen, were added to the league’s COVID protocol. Proof … [Read more...] about Five Sabres, HC Krueger in NHL’s COVID protocol; Changes coming to day-to-day operations
No new Sabres added to COVID protocol list Friday
'This could be a good sign that things are leveling out and that the number stays at five players and a coach.' … [Read more...] about No new Sabres added to COVID protocol list Friday
No new Sabres players added to NHL COVID protocol on Friday
'The league now requires no glass behind team benches, limitation in time at the area, physical distancing in team spaces, and air filtration and air cleaning to help present the spread of COVID-19 among the players and staff.' … [Read more...] about No new Sabres players added to NHL COVID protocol on Friday
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Arttu Ruotsalainen steps into prominent role during Amerks' season-opening loss (Buffalo News) Amerks’ Arttu Ruotsalainen scores, looks like special prospect for Sabres (Olean Times Herald) Amerks open 2021 season with a loss to Utica Comets (WROC-TV) Amerks lose first game of the season, but still happy to be back (WHEC-TV) Amerks happy to be back on the ice, even with … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
As Sabres' Ralph Krueger and Jake McCabe enter Covid protocol, NHL tightens reins
'The Sabres have not made General Manager Kevyn Adams available for comment since the situation began to unfold Tuesday morning. The only comment Thursday was the 18-word announcement about Krueger's status the team posted on its Twitter feed.' … [Read more...] about As Sabres’ Ralph Krueger and Jake McCabe enter Covid protocol, NHL tightens reins
Sabres coach Ralph Krueger tests positive for COVID-19
'The Sabres have reasons to be concerned. One of Krueger’s assistant coaches, Don Granato, 53, was hospitalized early last season with severe pneumonia and missed nearly two months.' … [Read more...] about Sabres coach Ralph Krueger tests positive for COVID-19
Sabres’ Jake McCabe added to COVID-related absences list
'Five Sabres players are now on the COVID-19 list. In addition to McCabe, winger Taylor Hall, defenseman Brandon Montour, winger Tobias Rieder and defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen were added earlier this week.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jake McCabe added to COVID-related absences list