'This could be a good sign that things are leveling out and that the number stays at five players and a coach.' … [Read more...] about No new Sabres added to COVID protocol list Friday
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No new Sabres players added to NHL COVID protocol on Friday
'The league now requires no glass behind team benches, limitation in time at the area, physical distancing in team spaces, and air filtration and air cleaning to help present the spread of COVID-19 among the players and staff.' … [Read more...] about No new Sabres players added to NHL COVID protocol on Friday
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Arttu Ruotsalainen steps into prominent role during Amerks' season-opening loss (Buffalo News) Amerks’ Arttu Ruotsalainen scores, looks like special prospect for Sabres (Olean Times Herald) Amerks open 2021 season with a loss to Utica Comets (WROC-TV) Amerks lose first game of the season, but still happy to be back (WHEC-TV) Amerks happy to be back on the ice, even with … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
As Sabres' Ralph Krueger and Jake McCabe enter Covid protocol, NHL tightens reins
'The Sabres have not made General Manager Kevyn Adams available for comment since the situation began to unfold Tuesday morning. The only comment Thursday was the 18-word announcement about Krueger's status the team posted on its Twitter feed.' … [Read more...] about As Sabres’ Ralph Krueger and Jake McCabe enter Covid protocol, NHL tightens reins
Sabres coach Ralph Krueger tests positive for COVID-19
'The Sabres have reasons to be concerned. One of Krueger’s assistant coaches, Don Granato, 53, was hospitalized early last season with severe pneumonia and missed nearly two months.' … [Read more...] about Sabres coach Ralph Krueger tests positive for COVID-19
Sabres’ Jake McCabe added to COVID-related absences list
'Five Sabres players are now on the COVID-19 list. In addition to McCabe, winger Taylor Hall, defenseman Brandon Montour, winger Tobias Rieder and defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen were added earlier this week.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jake McCabe added to COVID-related absences list
Five Sabres, HC Krueger in NHL’s COVID protocol; Changes coming to day-to-day operations
'The Sabres may have reason to be upset with the NHL, as the league decided to go forward with Buffalo’s weekend series against the New Jersey despite COVID concerns growing inside the Devils’ locker room. Between the Sabres’ win over the Devils on Saturday and their loss on Sunday, two NJ players, Kyle Palmieri and Sami Vatanen, were added to the league’s COVID protocol. Proof … [Read more...] about Five Sabres, HC Krueger in NHL’s COVID protocol; Changes coming to day-to-day operations
‘Furious’ Sabres believe their COVID-19 outbreak came from Devils
'The Sabres have been shut down by the NHL through at least Monday because of COVID-19 issues, and they believe the Devils are the reason for it after the two teams played each other on Saturday and Sunday.' … [Read more...] about ‘Furious’ Sabres believe their COVID-19 outbreak came from Devils
Sabres 1-2 over last three games, Cozens held pointless
'Buffalo has gone 1-2 in its last three games, and Cozens has been largely quiet on the scoresheet.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 1-2 over last three games, Cozens held pointless
Sabres head coach Ralph Krueger tests positive for COVID-19
'Krueger, 61, is in his second year as head coach of the Sabres. He has his team out to a 4-4-2 start to the 2020-21 season, and has posted a 34-35-10 record in 79 games coached.' … [Read more...] about Sabres head coach Ralph Krueger tests positive for COVID-19
Jake McCabe added to NHL's COVID-19 list
'The Minnesota Wild have also had their season paused, and are now up to seven players in the protocols. The team they played, the Colorado Avalanche, have two players in the league's protocols, including captain Gabe Landeskog.' … [Read more...] about Jake McCabe added to NHL’s COVID-19 list
NHL adding new COVID-19 protocols for teams to follow
'Among the notable changes that the league will implement is that players and coaches will not be allowed to arrive at games more than one hour and 45 minutes early. In addition, no meetings can happen at the arena and must be done virtually.' … [Read more...] about NHL adding new COVID-19 protocols for teams to follow
Sabres head coach Ralph Krueger tests positive for COVID-19
'All of the Sabres' games through Thursday, February 11th have been postponed.' … [Read more...] about Sabres head coach Ralph Krueger tests positive for COVID-19
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Jake McCabe added to COVID-19 list
'Buffalo Sabres defenseman Jake McCabe is now the fifth Buffalo Sabres player to be added to the team's COVID-19 reserve list.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres defenseman Jake McCabe added to COVID-19 list
Sabres Head Coach tests positive for COVID-19
'The Sabres made the announcement on Thursday at 11:15 a.m.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Head Coach tests positive for COVID-19