'The National Hockey League announced today that Buffalo Sabres defenseman Jake McCabe has been added to the NHL's COVID-19 Protocol List. He will not be available for practices, travel or games until he is removed from the protocol.' … [Read more...] about McCabe added to NHL’s COVID Protocol List
Archives for February 2021
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks' coach Seth Appert forced to adjust ahead of AHL season opener (Buffalo News) Five things to know as Amerks open their AHL season Friday (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Making of a coach: How Amerks’ Seth Appert went from college goalie to AHL (Olean Times Herald) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
Tobias Rieder, Brandon Montour added to Sabres' Covid list; Wild outbreak lists six
'Rieder and Montour join winger Taylor Hall and defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen as Sabres who have been deemed unavailable to play by the league due to the protocols. The Sabres' season was put on pause Tuesday and their next four games have been postponed.' … [Read more...] about Tobias Rieder, Brandon Montour added to Sabres’ Covid list; Wild outbreak lists six
The Sabres on pause: Where things stand
'Translation: The NHL is being particularly cautious with the situation in Buffalo because the Sabres just played the Devils and New Jersey is the team with the biggest outbreak since the season began.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres on pause: Where things stand
Sabres’ Brandon Montour, Tobias Rieder added to COVID-related absences list
'They join winger Taylor Hall and defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen, who first appeared on the list Tuesday, when the NHL postponed all of Buffalo’s games through Monday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Brandon Montour, Tobias Rieder added to COVID-related absences list
Why did Ralph Krueger hide Sabres’ lines from Lindy Ruff, Devils?
'“What they did very well is they never really let us get into any type of Buffalo Sabres structure,” Krueger said on a Zoom call Monday. “They just kept the game moving. They wanted a yin and yang kind of up-and-down game and they got that. We got sucked into that. We played their game much (more) than we played our game. …' … [Read more...] about Why did Ralph Krueger hide Sabres’ lines from Lindy Ruff, Devils?
Sabres postpone season until at least Feb. 8 due to COVID issues, believe playing Devils shut down season
'The Sabres reportedly spoke to the NHLPA ahead of Sunday's game with their concerns regarding play and the COVID-19 issues currently in the league.' … [Read more...] about Sabres postpone season until at least Feb. 8 due to COVID issues, believe playing Devils shut down season
Sabres' Brandon Montour and Tobi Rieder are on the NHL COVID-19 protocols list
'TSN hockey insider Bob McKenzie reported on NBCSN that the Sabres believe playing New Jersey has led to them having to shutdown their season. They also believe that COVID-19 can be transmitted on the ice during games. NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly says there's no evidence to support that.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Brandon Montour and Tobi Rieder are on the NHL COVID-19 protocols list
Opinion: Sabres never should've played Devils last weekend
'The NHL clearly put the product ahead of the safety of its players. Of course they don’t want to postpone games, but player safety should be the No. 1 priority, and in this case it wasn’t.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres never should’ve played Devils last weekend
Brandon Montour, Tobias Rieder added to Sabres' COVID-19 list; four players now on list
'Several other teams in the NHL have players on the COVID-19 Protocol Related Absences List which includes 17 players on the New Jersey Devils, who played the Sabres in two games in Buffalo over the weekend.' … [Read more...] about Brandon Montour, Tobias Rieder added to Sabres’ COVID-19 list; four players now on list
Brandon Montour, Tobias Rieder added to Sabres COVID protocol list
'A COVID-19 outbreak on the New Jersey Devils appears to be where the problems began for the Sabres. New Jersey Forward Travis Zajac tested positive last Friday and didn’t even make the trip to Buffalo to play the Sabres on Saturday. Before Sunday afternoon’s game, another New Jersey player, Kyle Palmeri, who played in Saturday’s game, tested positive.' … [Read more...] about Brandon Montour, Tobias Rieder added to Sabres COVID protocol list
Sabres' Montour, Rieder added to NHL COVID-19 protocol
'That brings the Sabres' total to four after a weekend series in Buffalo against the New Jersey Devils, who are now in the midst of a full blown outbreak. New Jersey's protocol list grew from 14 to 17 from Tuesday to Wednesday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Montour, Rieder added to NHL COVID-19 protocol
Rieder, Montour 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 Rieder, Montour added to NHL’s COVID Protocol List
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Sabres prospect Jack Quinn's Amerks debut on hold because of quarantine (Buffalo News) Quinn to quarantine after time with Sabres players, won't be on the ice for Friday's Amerks game (WHEC-TV) Amerks sign McGrath, Polino to tryout agreements (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres' season on pause as Hall, Ristolainen land on Covid-19 list
'It is important to note that Hall's and Ristolainen's names landing on the league's list do not necessarily mean they have tested positive. Players can make the list while waiting for confirmation of an initial positive, as well as for a variety of other reasons that include being a close contact or a need to quarantine.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ season on pause as Hall, Ristolainen land on Covid-19 list