'Granato needs two negative PCR tests to exit quarantine earlier and resume his duties as coach. Then came the anxiety of more Covid-19 testing when everyone arrived at the arena. After the Sabres learned that no coaches or players would need to enter protocol, Adams addressed the team in a meeting. He wanted everyone to know the latest information from the NHL and delivered a … [Read more...] about Sabres forced to march on while Don Granato, 5 players try to exit protocol
Archives for December 28, 2021
Mike Harrington: Sabres working hard to stay upbeat during NHL's latest Covid crisis
'"It does enter to the back of your mind that you just don't have any control over the situation," Okposo said after the Sabres returned to practice Monday in KeyBank Center. "You've got to be good at crisis. And that's what we've been in the last 20-whatever months it's been. I think as far as a league as a whole and leadership within our organization, we're doing a good job, … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Sabres working hard to stay upbeat during NHL’s latest Covid crisis
Sabres goalie Dustin Tokarski rejoins team for first time since bout with Covid-19
'The road to recovery hasn’t been easy for Tokarski, who told reporters Monday at KeyBank Center that he experienced “mild to moderate” symptoms for a period of a “few days” after his positive test. It took him longer to rejoin the Sabres because of bothersome, lingering effects from his bout with the virus.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Dustin Tokarski rejoins team for first time since bout with Covid-19
Sabres move forward without Don Granato, five players: ‘I feel for the guys’
'“Today it was just nice to be around the guys again and get together, talk about what we did for the holidays, world juniors, and what’s going on,” Okposo said. “Get back to a normal day. That was definitely nice, and I feel for the guys who can’t be here.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres move forward without Don Granato, five players: ‘I feel for the guys’
Sabres’ Dustin Tokarski has lingering issues coming off COVID-19
'Tokarski, 32, said he has no idea how he caught the virus. He went from expecting to start Dec. 3 against the Panthers to being pulled off the team bus and staying put in a hotel room.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Dustin Tokarski has lingering issues coming off COVID-19
Sabres GM Kevyn Adams impressed by Owen Power’s hat trick
'“Owen I thought last night showed what his makeup is which is poise and confidence and the ability to just calm things down and make the right play,” Adams said following Monday’s practice inside KeyBank Center. “I’m sure it’s a pretty exciting time for him being the first Canadian World Junior player to get a hat trick as a defenseman."' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Kevyn Adams impressed by Owen Power’s hat trick
Sabres returned to ice on Monday
'All but Girgensons are asymptomatic, and Girgensons talked to general manager Kevyn Adams on Christmas Eve and told him he feels great and no longer has symptoms.' … [Read more...] about Sabres returned to ice on Monday
Sabres return to practice following extended holiday break
'The Sabres avoided further positive tests and took the ice with 16 skaters (10 forwards and six defensemen) and three goaltenders, with assistant coach Matt Ellis running the hour-long practice geared toward shaking the rust from a week-long pause.' … [Read more...] about Sabres return to practice following extended holiday break
Sabres at World Juniors | Schedules, how to watch, and updated results
'The Sabres have four prospects sprinkled throughout this year's tournament, which is being held in Edmonton and Red Deer, Alberta: forwards Isak Rosen (Sweden) and Jakub Konecny (Czechia) and defensemen Nikita Novikov (Russia) and Owen Power (Canada).' … [Read more...] about Sabres at World Juniors | Schedules, how to watch, and updated results