'As part of the NHL's revised holiday schedule that allows teams to return a day earlier than originally planned, the Sabres are slated to return to practice Sunday. They're supposed to host the New York Islanders on Monday in KeyBank Center. The virus may have other ideas.' … [Read more...] about Sabres wary of Covid outbreak heading into uncertain holiday break
Archives for December 22, 2021
GM Kevyn Adams addresses Sabres’ COVID-19 problems
'Adams, whose entire team is vaccinated, said Girgensons is symptomatic, while Hinostroza and Skinner are asymptomatic. Naturally, Adams is concerned the number of cases could balloon. Last season, the Sabres had as many as nine players in protocol.' … [Read more...] about GM Kevyn Adams addresses Sabres’ COVID-19 problems
Sabres’ Tage Thompson receives ‘good news’ after undergoing MRI
'“This break will be beneficial for him,” Adams said. “He had a couple little things, other than this one … that have been nagging him.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tage Thompson receives ‘good news’ after undergoing MRI
Sabres’ Craig Anderson starting ‘to turn a corner’ in recovery from injury
'Anderson, however, has been skating and is “doing much better,” Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Craig Anderson starting ‘to turn a corner’ in recovery from injury
Sabres canceled practice after Girgensons, Skinner entered NHL's COVID-19 Protocol
'Adams admitted that with the way COVID is right now, they may have to at times this year carry three goalies as part of their 23-man roster.' … [Read more...] about Sabres canceled practice after Girgensons, Skinner entered NHL’s COVID-19 Protocol
Buffalo Sabres place Zemgus Girgensons and Jeff Skinner in NHL's COVID-19 protocol
'Sabres GM Kevyn Adams spoke to the media Tuesday afternoon and said Girgensons is symptomatic and Skinner and Hinostroza are currently asymptomatic.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres place Zemgus Girgensons and Jeff Skinner in NHL’s COVID-19 protocol
'You do have concerns', Sabres GM Kevyn Adams talks rise of COVID-19 cases around NHL
'"It's the reality of the world we're living in right now," General Manager Kevyn Adams told reporters Tuesday afternoon. "Everything we're doing is trying to make sure our players are safe and healthy. It's why we canceled practice. We wanted to do the right thing."' … [Read more...] about ‘You do have concerns’, Sabres GM Kevyn Adams talks rise of COVID-19 cases around NHL
Girgensons, Skinner placed on NHL's COVID-19 protocol
'They join forward Vinnie Hinostroza, who was placed on the protocol on Monday.' … [Read more...] about Girgensons, Skinner placed on NHL’s COVID-19 protocol
Adams relays good news on Thompson, offers update on Anderson
'Sabres coach Don Granato said Sunday that Thompson had been held out of practice as a precaution while the team conducted tests to ensure his soreness could not be worsened by playing. Thompson would have been a game-time decision had Buffalo's game Monday not been postponed, Adams said.' … [Read more...] about Adams relays good news on Thompson, offers update on Anderson
Adams provides updates on Sabres' COVID-19 cases
'Hinostroza and Skinner are both asymptomatic, Adams said. Girgensons is experiencing symptoms, as did goaltender Dustin Tokarski when he was placed into protocol on Dec. 2. Tokarski has since resumed skating in Buffalo, though he has not practiced with the team.' … [Read more...] about Adams provides updates on Sabres’ COVID-19 cases