'I had started a career transition program through the Olympic Committee, following the Olympics. It was going to come sooner or later, and I wanted to start to educate myself and figure out what I wanted to do after. It had been in the works for a couple of years. I was still all in on playing, but I think that organically, the time was right to move on last year and I got … [Read more...] about New goals: David Leggio shifts from hockey to banking
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Sabres’ Taylor Hall felt asymptomatic after positive COVID-19 test
'“There’s no better way to get back into it than to throw yourself in and just play,” Hall said on a Zoom call following practice inside KeyBank Center. “I think with doctors and the medical staff we still need to chat a little bit and review some things and all that. But I plan on trying to play on Monday.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Taylor Hall felt asymptomatic after positive COVID-19 test
Taylor Hall returns to practice from NHL's COVID-19 Protocols list
'Hall confirmed that he tested positive for COVID-19, but said he was asymptomatic the whole time. He just needed to wait out the 10 days in quarantine before he could come off the list.' … [Read more...] about Taylor Hall returns to practice from NHL’s COVID-19 Protocols list
Sabres' Taylor Hall happy to be back after testing positive for COVID-19
'"Your first game back is always going to feel a little bit rusty after some time off. But there's no better way to get back into it than to throw yourself in and just play," Hall said. "I think with the doctors and the medical staff, we still need to chat a little bit. I'm just gonna go out and play and see what happens."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Taylor Hall happy to be back after testing positive for COVID-19
Sabres forward Taylor Hall returns to practice after taken off COVID-19 list
'The Sabres still have eight players on the list, and confirmed that head coach Ralph Krueger tested positive for COVID-19.' … [Read more...] about Sabres forward Taylor Hall returns to practice after taken off COVID-19 list
Taylor Hall returns after stint on COVID protocol list
'“Your first game is always going to feel may be a little bit rusty after time off but there’s no better way to get back into it then to throw yourself in and just play,” Hall said. “I think with the doctors and the medical staff we still need to chat a little bit and review some things, but I plan on trying to play on Monday.”' … [Read more...] about Taylor Hall returns after stint on COVID protocol list
Sabres' Taylor Hall confirms positive COVID-19 test; first Sabres player to return from NHL protocol list
'"I had tested positive, and I was asymptomatic, so I just had to quarantine for 10 days," Hall said after practice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Taylor Hall confirms positive COVID-19 test; first Sabres player to return from NHL protocol list
Bryson, Fogarty, Smith reassigned to Sabres taxi squad
'Fogarty, the Amerks captain, signed a one-year deal with Buffalo this past offseason after spending parts of five seasons with the New York Rangers organization, for which he captained the AHL affiliate in Hartford in 2019-20. He scored the overtime winner for Rochester on Wednesday.' … [Read more...] about Bryson, Fogarty, Smith reassigned to Sabres taxi squad
Shorthanded Sabres to receive reinforcements as Covid list remains at 9 players
'Four of Buffalo’s top defensemen are on the Covid protocol list: Rasmus Dahlin, Rasmus Ristolainen, Jake McCabe and Brandon Montour. Five forwards have also been unavailable: Taylor Hall, Dylan Cozens, Curtis Lazar, Tobias Rieder and Casey Mittelstadt. Coach Ralph Krueger is away from the team while recovering from Covid-19.' … [Read more...] about Shorthanded Sabres to receive reinforcements as Covid list remains at 9 players
Sabres GM Kevyn Adams part of advisory group to assist U.S. Men's National Team
'Adams, who is amid his first season leading the Sabres' hockey operations, is joined on the advisory group by John Vanbiesbrouck and eight other active general managers: David Poile, Don Waddell, Stan Bowman, Jeff Gorton, Lou Lamoriello, Bill Guerin, Tom Fitzgerald and Bill Zito.' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Kevyn Adams part of advisory group to assist U.S. Men’s National Team
Sabres’ Jack Eichel confident he will play better: ‘Going to start to take off’
'“A little bit of a slow start for me,” Eichel acknowledged. “Not really where I want to be. But I feel like I’ve definitely taken advantage of these two weeks in trying to prepare myself to have a successful next 46 games."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel confident he will play better: ‘Going to start to take off’
Sabres send C.J. Smith to Amerks, recall goalie again
'This is the third straight day Smith and Tokarski have been involved in transactions.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send C.J. Smith to Amerks, recall goalie again
Sabres go 4 straight days without player added to NHL's COVID-19 Protocol
'According to the league, if a player tested positive, but didn’t have any symptoms, they’re going to be in protocol for 10 days. The player must be symptom free the whole time they’re in quarantine to be able to exit the protocol.' … [Read more...] about Sabres go 4 straight days without player added to NHL’s COVID-19 Protocol
Sabres fan documentary teams up with Fredonia Opera House for virtual premiere
'This is the first time you'll be able to see The Fan Connection since it was on the film festival circuit in Fall of 2019 and early 2020. The film won the audience Award at the Buffalo International Film Festival in 2019, and delighted audiences in Pittsburgh and Columbus. The creative team was planning to bring it to independent theaters for more screenings and distribution … [Read more...] about Sabres fan documentary teams up with Fredonia Opera House for virtual premiere
Local artist Edjres Wajed designs Sabres logo with Black history message
'Wajed, a Buffalo native, was inspired by Val James, the NHL's first Black American player and created a new logo for a shirt that is being sold to benefit Breaking Barriers, an initiative that "is aimed at accelerating positive outcomes for boys and young men of color across the cradle-to-career continuum."' … [Read more...] about Local artist Edjres Wajed designs Sabres logo with Black history message