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Sabres faced with uncertain restart after adding eighth player to Covid-19 protocol list
'It remains unclear if the team will be able to return to work in time to host the Capitals on Thursday and Saturday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres faced with uncertain restart after adding eighth player to Covid-19 protocol list
Sabres’ Casey Mittelstadt added to COVID-related absences list
'The NHL doesn’t reveal if the players on the absences list have tested positive.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Casey Mittelstadt added to COVID-related absences list
Sabres' Mittelstadt put in NHL COVID-19 protocol
'The whole team and its staff have been under quarantine since after practice Feb. 1. The NHL has the Sabres season on hold until at least through Monday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Mittelstadt put in NHL COVID-19 protocol
Casey Mittelstadt added to NHL's COVID-19 Protocol
'Head coach Ralph Krueger is also in the league's protocol, and is the only confirmed positive case in the organization.' … [Read more...] about Casey Mittelstadt added to NHL’s COVID-19 Protocol
Casey Mittelstadt enters COVID-19 Protocol, joins 7 other Sabres players
'Though added to the protocol list, it doesn’t necessarily mean these players are for positive COVID-19. They may have come in close contact with someone with coronavirus.' … [Read more...] about Casey Mittelstadt enters COVID-19 Protocol, joins 7 other Sabres players
Mittelstadt added to NHL's COVID protocol; Sabres' list now at 8
'As of right now, they are supposed to play again next Thursday against Washington.' … [Read more...] about Mittelstadt added to NHL’s COVID protocol; Sabres’ list now at 8
Hamilton: What's next for the Sabres in COVID-19 protocol situation
'If the Sabres season does restart on Thursday, I think some of the players in the NHL protocol will miss the game.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton: What’s next for the Sabres in COVID-19 protocol situation
Mittelstadt enters NHL's COVID Protocols
'He will not be available for practices, travel or games until he is removed from the protocol.' … [Read more...] about Mittelstadt enters NHL’s COVID Protocols
12 Sabres game dates changed as Dylan Cozens, Curtis Lazar added to Covid list
'It is notable that the Sabres’ next scheduled game remains Thursday against the Washington Capitals in KeyBank Center. Twelve games were officially rescheduled Saturday morning, including the four immediately impacted by the pause.' … [Read more...] about 12 Sabres game dates changed as Dylan Cozens, Curtis Lazar added to Covid list
Inside the Sabres: Jack Eichel, Taylor Hall should skate apart, and other observations amid pause
'This was an odd comment from Krueger considering Skinner and Eichel were on the ice together for 53 goals at 5-on-5 in 2018-19. Krueger is reluctant to use Skinner in a top-line role, but the Sabres need to try to ignite Skinner’s confidence – he has zero goals on 24 shots this season – and Hall can drive play from the left wing on another line.' … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres: Jack Eichel, Taylor Hall should skate apart, and other observations amid pause
Inside the NHL: Teams could use a pause to beef up Covid protocols
'There's real fear now, albeit circumstantial rather than scientific evidence, of in-game transmission. Detroit coach Jeff Blashill insists his team was infected by playing Carolina. The Sabres apparently feel likewise about New Jersey, and the NHL Players Association was consulted by the club before Sunday's game here, according to NBCSN's Bob McKenzie.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Teams could use a pause to beef up Covid protocols
Two more Sabres added to COVID-related absences list
'Seven Sabres players are now on the COVID-19 list. Wingers Taylor Hall and Tobias Rieder and defensemen Jake McCabe, Brandon Montour and Rasmus Ristolainen were added earlier in the week.' … [Read more...] about Two more Sabres added to COVID-related absences list
NHL reschedules 12 Sabres games; Thursday’s contest still on
'The Sabres’ training facilities are closed until further notice.' … [Read more...] about NHL reschedules 12 Sabres games; Thursday’s contest still on
NHL team’s anger could spark COVID-19 policy changes
'The Sabres apparently were upset that they were unable to obtain information from the Devils or the league about the condition of Kyle Palmieri, who had played on Saturday, Jan. 30, but was placed on the COVID-restricted list the next day. This in the context of several Devils previously having been placed on the list. But the protocols agreed to by the NHL and NHLPA forbade … [Read more...] about NHL team’s anger could spark COVID-19 policy changes