'The Sabres outbreak seems to stem from last weekend’s games against the New Jersey Devils. The Devils had five players that played in Saturday and Sunday’s games test positive on Sunday afternoon and Monday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Jake McCabe enters COVID-19 Protocol
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Buffalo Sabres coach Ralph Krueger tests positive for COVID-19
'The team said in a text Thursday morning he will immediately enter the NHL's COVID protocol.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres coach Ralph Krueger tests positive for COVID-19
Sabres defenseman Jake McCabe added to COVID-19 protocol
'Being placed in protocol does not confirm that a player has tested positive, he could have been determined to be a close contact risk.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defenseman Jake McCabe added to COVID-19 protocol
Hamilton: COVID-19 disrupts regular season for Sabres, NHL
'This is what the Toronto Blue Jays did when they came to Buffalo. The Jays took over both locker rooms and built a new one in right field for the visitors so there could be six feet in between lockers. It’s amazing to me that the NHL didn’t think of this before.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton: COVID-19 disrupts regular season for Sabres, NHL
Buffalo Sabres head coach Ralph Krueger tests positive for COVID-19
'The news comes just a day after the league put the Sabres season on pause until at least next Monday after two players, forward Taylor Hall and defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen, entered the same protocol. Additionally, the team announced Wednesday forward Tobias Rieder and defenseman Brandon Montour were also added to the list.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres head coach Ralph Krueger tests positive for COVID-19
Sabres coach Ralph Krueger immediately enters NHL's COVID Protocols
'The Buffalo Sabres announced today that head coach Ralph Krueger has tested positive for COVID-19 and will immediately enter the NHL's COVID protocol.' … [Read more...] about Sabres coach Ralph Krueger immediately enters NHL’s COVID Protocols
McCabe added to NHL's COVID Protocol List
'The National Hockey League announced today that Buffalo Sabres defenseman Jake McCabe has been added to the NHL's COVID-19 Protocol List. He will not be available for practices, travel or games until he is removed from the protocol.' … [Read more...] about McCabe added to NHL’s COVID Protocol List
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks' coach Seth Appert forced to adjust ahead of AHL season opener (Buffalo News) Five things to know as Amerks open their AHL season Friday (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Making of a coach: How Amerks’ Seth Appert went from college goalie to AHL (Olean Times Herald) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
Tobias Rieder, Brandon Montour added to Sabres' Covid list; Wild outbreak lists six
'Rieder and Montour join winger Taylor Hall and defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen as Sabres who have been deemed unavailable to play by the league due to the protocols. The Sabres' season was put on pause Tuesday and their next four games have been postponed.' … [Read more...] about Tobias Rieder, Brandon Montour added to Sabres’ Covid list; Wild outbreak lists six
The Sabres on pause: Where things stand
'Translation: The NHL is being particularly cautious with the situation in Buffalo because the Sabres just played the Devils and New Jersey is the team with the biggest outbreak since the season began.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres on pause: Where things stand
Sabres’ Brandon Montour, Tobias Rieder added to COVID-related absences list
'They join winger Taylor Hall and defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen, who first appeared on the list Tuesday, when the NHL postponed all of Buffalo’s games through Monday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Brandon Montour, Tobias Rieder added to COVID-related absences list
Why did Ralph Krueger hide Sabres’ lines from Lindy Ruff, Devils?
'“What they did very well is they never really let us get into any type of Buffalo Sabres structure,” Krueger said on a Zoom call Monday. “They just kept the game moving. They wanted a yin and yang kind of up-and-down game and they got that. We got sucked into that. We played their game much (more) than we played our game. …' … [Read more...] about Why did Ralph Krueger hide Sabres’ lines from Lindy Ruff, Devils?
Sabres postpone season until at least Feb. 8 due to COVID issues, believe playing Devils shut down season
'The Sabres reportedly spoke to the NHLPA ahead of Sunday's game with their concerns regarding play and the COVID-19 issues currently in the league.' … [Read more...] about Sabres postpone season until at least Feb. 8 due to COVID issues, believe playing Devils shut down season
Sabres' Brandon Montour and Tobi Rieder are on the NHL COVID-19 protocols list
'TSN hockey insider Bob McKenzie reported on NBCSN that the Sabres believe playing New Jersey has led to them having to shutdown their season. They also believe that COVID-19 can be transmitted on the ice during games. NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly says there's no evidence to support that.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Brandon Montour and Tobi Rieder are on the NHL COVID-19 protocols list
Opinion: Sabres never should've played Devils last weekend
'The NHL clearly put the product ahead of the safety of its players. Of course they don’t want to postpone games, but player safety should be the No. 1 priority, and in this case it wasn’t.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres never should’ve played Devils last weekend