'With all those players out, Arttu Ruotsalainen, J.J. Peterka and Peyton Krebs were called up. If you could’ve seen the smiles on Peterka who will play his first NHL game and Krebs, who will play his 14th NHL game and first with the Sabres, it was exciting. The other player in the Jack Eichel trade, Syracuse’s own Alex Tuch is also excited as he’s ready to come back from … [Read more...] about Hamilton: Sabres back together; player debuts on the way
Archives for December 2021
Krebs, Peterka share excitement for opportunity with Sabres
'The Sabres recalled Peterka alongside Peyton Krebs and Arttu Ruotsalainen to fill out their roster for Wednesday's game. Ellis said none of the five forwards in COVID protocol (Vinnie Hinostroza, Zemgus Girgensons, Jeff Skinner, Dylan Cozens, and Mark Jankowski) are expected to be available.' … [Read more...] about Krebs, Peterka share excitement for opportunity with Sabres
NHL postpones Sabres' game in Montreal on January 8
'Eight additional NHL games set to be played in Canada, including three other Canadiens home games, will be rescheduled for dates later in the season when such restrictions may be eased or lifted.' … [Read more...] about NHL postpones Sabres’ game in Montreal on January 8
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks sign Nazarian and Ppritchard to professional tryouts (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres forced to march on while Don Granato, 5 players try to exit protocol
'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
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
As Sabres add Don Granato, two players to Covid protocols, NHL forges on
'Monday's 14-game slate was postponed so the league could get teams back on a testing schedule Sunday and find out their status. Several reports in the Canadian media in recent days said the league may postpone all games this week and try to resume the schedule on Jan. 1 to protect the Winter Classic in Minneapolis between the Minnesota Wild and St. Louis Blues. But as of … [Read more...] about As Sabres add Don Granato, two players to Covid protocols, NHL forges on
Sabres facing COVID-19 issues as Don Granato, players enter NHL protocol
'The Sabres now have one coach and five players in protocol. Wingers Zemgus Girgensons, Vinnie Hinostroza and Jeff Skinner were added last week.' … [Read more...] about Sabres facing COVID-19 issues as Don Granato, players enter NHL protocol