'Fans will be required to follow all state and local health and safety protocols including providing proof of a negative PCR COVID test taken within 72 hours of the game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to reopen KeyBank Center to fans for select home games
Archives for 2021
Friday's Rochester Coverage
No Amerks fans at Blue Cross Arena during 2020-21 season (WROC-TV) Amerks won't allow fans in 2021 season (WHAM-TV) Amerks to continue season without fans in Blue Cross Arena (WHEC-TV) Amerks elect to continue 2020-21 season without fans (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres mailbag: Taylor Hall's future, Jeff Skinner's benching and what's the plan?
'Some analysts would say this team has too many holes to contend. I disagree. This version of the Sabres is underachieving. Injuries and Covid-19 have derailed them in many ways, but there is a strong foundation to build a winner. Hitting reset again would be catastrophic.' … [Read more...] about Sabres mailbag: Taylor Hall’s future, Jeff Skinner’s benching and what’s the plan?
Sabres’ Kyle Okposo starting to find groove following slow start
'“It was hard coming off 10 months not playing a game and just trying to find your rhythm and then miss the first five games,” Okposo said on a Zoom call Sunday. “It’s not easy, but you got to find a way to deal with it and you got find a way to contribute. I just felt like personally I was a little bit, I don’t now, the game was fast, I was a little bit scatterbrained out … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kyle Okposo starting to find groove following slow start
Thursday's New Jersey Coverage
New Jersey faces Buffalo on 3-game losing streak (AP) Preview: Devils at Sabres 2.25.21 (NewJerseyDevils.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s New Jersey Coverage
Five players you forgot played for the Sabres
'One thing Sabres fans might remember about Kozlov is how much he hated his time in Buffalo and wanted out during and after his first season. He ended up getting his wish after the 2001-02 season, when he was traded to the Thrashers and ended up spending the final seven years of his career in Atlanta.' … [Read more...] about Five players you forgot played for the Sabres
Hamilton Take2: Is Jack Eichel starting to get his game in gear?
'Eichel has two goals this season and hasn’t scored in eight games, but he just looked different against the Devils. He looked like he was enjoying the game again and it was coming to him easier.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take2: Is Jack Eichel starting to get his game in gear?
Tokarski reassigned to Rochester
'Tokarski has appeared in two games with Rochester this season, posting a .932 save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Tokarski reassigned to Rochester
Observations: Sabres refuse to take excuses in solid win over Devils
'Then, the Sabres found their legs about halfway through the first period and never lost their edge. In a solid 4-1 win over the New Jersey Devils, they looked like the team with a lot more energy.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres refuse to take excuses in solid win over Devils
The Wraparound: Sabres solve back-to-back dilemma, run past Devils
'After going 0-4 in the second game of a set played on consecutive days, the Sabres got the job done Tuesday in Prudential Center. Victor Olofsson opened the scoring with yet another power-play goal and Linus Ullmark made 41 saves as the Sabres beat the New Jersey Devils 4-1.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres solve back-to-back dilemma, run past Devils
Sabres Notebook: Borgen joins McCabe on injured list, Bryson debuts
'One day after the Sabres got the news they expected that veteran Jake McCabe's season was over due to a serious knee injury, the team was stunned to learn that rookie Will Borgen will be out 6-8 weeks after surgery for a fractured forearm suffered here Saturday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Borgen joins McCabe on injured list, Bryson debuts
Sabres bounce back to beat Devils, close road trip on high note
'“We did need a little time to get our legs under us, especially starting late in the first and into the second, you could feel a surge and just a battle and compete level that was impressive when you look at how disappointing the trip had been until now, the quick turnover from yesterday and that very painful loss,” Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said on a Zoom call. “You know … [Read more...] about Sabres bounce back to beat Devils, close road trip on high note
Sabres excited to give prospect Jacob Bryson opportunity: ‘It just felt right’
'Krueger said 5-foot-9, 179-pound Bryson has been the Rochester Americans’ best defenseman this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres excited to give prospect Jacob Bryson opportunity: ‘It just felt right’
Sabres’ Jeff Skinner sits out second straight game as healthy scratch
'Skinner, who scored 40 goals two seasons ago, had never been a healthy scratch in his 11-year NHL career before Monday. The veteran has struggled this season, scoring zero goals in 14 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jeff Skinner sits out second straight game as healthy scratch
Wednesday's New Jersey Coverage
Devils drop 3rd straight game as offense goes silent in loss to Sabres (Newark Star Ledger) Devils need some urgency as losing streak hits 3 games | 4 observations from loss to Sabres (Newark Star Ledger) Photo gallery (Newark Star Ledger) Special teams woes continue as NJ Devils fall to Sabres for third straight loss (Bergen Record) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Game story: … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s New Jersey Coverage