'Ullmark had started the last five games for the Sabres, including Thursday night. Through that stretch, Ullmark had saved 124 of 133 shots for a save percentage of .932. He's been a mainstay in the net for the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Ullmark injury looms large in overtime loss to Devils
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Krueger: Goal is to get Jeff Skinner 'to his 'A-game''
'"The goal is that Jeff gets to his 'A-game', that he's the best possible player for the Buffalo Sabres. As a leader and a coach, I can't reveal all the different pathways we have to get players there. Sometimes that path may be a little rough and rugged. At the end of the day, you're hoping the decisions we make give us the best chance to win on a day, but also help each and … [Read more...] about Krueger: Goal is to get Jeff Skinner ‘to his ‘A-game”
Sabres to welcome fans back on March 20
'The Sabres can allow roughly 1,900 fans into the building to comply with the 10% capacity limit. COVID-19 testing will be required for fans to be allowed in the arena, with fans need proof of a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of the game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to welcome fans back on March 20
Five Observations: Sabres fall short to Devils 4-3 in OT
'John Vogl of The Athletic dug up what looks like Eichel wincing coming off the ice earlier this week. But if that were the case, why not just say so? The Sabres don't travel again until Monday, so the gametime decisions could very well continue since travel isn't a factor for almost a week.' … [Read more...] about Five Observations: Sabres fall short to Devils 4-3 in OT
Sabres' Skinner scratched for third straight game
'"My job every single morning is to continue to try to do what's best for the Sabres with all the information we have," Krueger said. "Every decision is made for the whole, for the group."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Skinner scratched for third straight game
Buffalo Sabres to reopen KeyBank Center to fans for select home games
'"The Sabres would like to thank the New York State and Erie County Departments of Health and KeyBank Center staff for their efforts to ensure our fans return to a safe and healthy environment," a release from the team says.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres to reopen KeyBank Center to fans for select home games
Shorthanded Sabres fall to New Jersey in overtime, 4-3
'Captain Jack Eichel was a late scratch and Linus Ullmark left after the first period and didn’t come back. Add those to the already growing list of players out including Jeff Skinner, Rasmus Ristolainen and Jake McCabe. Still, the Sabres were able to get three goals and force overtime against New Jersey. It wasn’t enough, as Buffalo fell 4-3.' … [Read more...] about Shorthanded Sabres fall to New Jersey in overtime, 4-3
KeyBank Center to welcome Sabres fans in the stands at 10% capacity for select home games
'Sabres officials say, fans will have to comply with local and state COVID-19 regulations and will have to provide proof of a negative PCR COVID-19 test within 72 hours of the game.' … [Read more...] about KeyBank Center to welcome Sabres fans in the stands at 10% capacity for select home games
Sabres' Jack Eichel day-to-day with lower body injury
'"Jack's lower body complication showed up in the warm-up actually. It was not related to him not skating this morning, so it definitely caught us all by surprise. The first diagnosis on it is day to day and the feeling that he had that there was a risk of putting him into the game situation," Krueger said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel day-to-day with lower body injury
Sabres to open KeyBank Center to limited fans on March 20
'The Sabres will host the Boston Bruins in a Saturday afternoon game March 20. That will be the first game that a limited number of fans will be allowed to attend, and it's the only game specified as part of the announcement. The Sabres say fans will have access on only "select" home games instead of the full schedule from that point on.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to open KeyBank Center to limited fans on March 20
Zacha lifts Devils past Sabres in OT; Eichel late scratch with injury
'"Jack's lower-body complication showed up in the warmup," Buffalo coach Ralph Krueger said. "It was not related to him not skating this morning. It definitely caught us all by surprise. The first diagnosis on it is day to day. The feeling he had, that there was a risk of putting him into the game situation. It's being assessed tonight, it's going to be assessed tomorrow."' … [Read more...] about Zacha lifts Devils past Sabres in OT; Eichel late scratch with injury
Eichel slowed by injury sustained before Sabres training camp, coach says
'"Everybody has to realize that he had an injury pre-training camp that pretty well parked him from doing a lot of physical activities for multiple weeks," Krueger said on WGR 550. "He started training camp a week delayed. The game pace that we've had and the forced almost eight-day break (for NHL COVID-19 protocol) that everyone had a few weeks ago, he has worked as hard as … [Read more...] about Eichel slowed by injury sustained before Sabres training camp, coach says
Sabres fall in OT after losing Eichel, Ullmark to injuries
'Ullmark was tended to by a member of the medical staff after dropping to a split while making a glove save on Hischier during the first period. He stayed in the game for the remainder of the period but did not return following the first intermission.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall in OT after losing Eichel, Ullmark to injuries
At The Final Horn: Devils 4 - Sabres 3 (OT)
'The Sabres went on the power play with 5:46 remaining in regulation and Reinhart delivered with 4:30 left. Taylor Hall sent the puck cross-ice and Reinhart, on the doorstep, tipped the puck in to tie the game at 3.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn: Devils 4 – Sabres 3 (OT)
Ristolainen on COVID battle: 'It's going to make me tougher'
'"Talking to people who had COVID in the past, I heard it takes some time to get back [to] 100 percent," he said. "The shape I was in playing back-to-back games against New Jersey, 26, 27 minutes and I didn't even feel tired - yeah, I'm not there, but right now I feel I'm really close and I feel really good."' … [Read more...] about Ristolainen on COVID battle: ‘It’s going to make me tougher’