'According to a report from ESPN's Emily Kaplan, the NHL's 2021-22 health and safety protocols include significant restrictions for unvaccinated players. That includes suspensions for being "unable to participate in club activities," and they will not be paid for each day they miss. In situations that require vaccination to travel with the team, such as a road trip to play in … [Read more...] about 100% of Buffalo Sabres players are vaccinated. Here’s how the team got there
Archives for September 24, 2021
Jack Eichel no longer Sabres captain
'According to Adams, Eichel will likely head to the injured reserve list. He says this situation is critical in building the organization going forward and wants the fans and players to trust the organization.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel no longer Sabres captain
GM Kevyn Adams doubles down on organization’s stance regarding Jack Eichel
'“He made it clear to me that he doesn’t want to be a distraction,” Adams said. “He doesn’t want to take away from what we are trying to build here. He will continue his rehab, not necessarily in this facility on a daily basis, but then we will work towards where we go from here.”' … [Read more...] about GM Kevyn Adams doubles down on organization’s stance regarding Jack Eichel
Sabres GM Kevyn Adams: Eichel did not pass his physical, no longer team captain
'"As of now, we are in a situation where we have a player that is resistant to what our experts are saying and we are going to continue to trust what our medical doctors tell us - which is in the best interest of Jack as a human being and as a hockey player," Adams said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Kevyn Adams: Eichel did not pass his physical, no longer team captain
Hamilton Take2: What's next in the Eichel saga for the Sabres?
'The Sabres would have the right to terminate his contract, but that accomplishes nothing. You might as well just take one of the lowball offers. They could suspend him without pay, but how does that resolve the situation? They could go through legal channels, which is way beyond my knowledge.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take2: What’s next in the Eichel saga for the Sabres?
'Guys are hungry' | Sabres move forward with young core on Day 1 of camp
'"It's hard to describe," Girgensons said. "We had opening meetings yesterday with Kevyn and Donnie, and just the energy that's around here is different. I can tell, even Day 1 today, the practice, the pace was the highest I've ever seen."' … [Read more...] about ‘Guys are hungry’ | Sabres move forward with young core on Day 1 of camp
Adams, Granato address Sabres leadership roles
'"I spoke to Jack two days ago. I spoke to the team yesterday and addressed this. Jack Eichel is no longer the captain of the Buffalo Sabres," Adams said. "From our perspective and my perspective, I feel the captain is the heartbeat of your team. And we're in a situation from where we were in the past and where we are now that we felt we needed to address that and make that … [Read more...] about Adams, Granato address Sabres leadership roles