'But it leads to yet another crisis for the team as a whole. Do the Sabres have any goalies at all for this trip? The team is white-knuckling it and is hopeful it has solutions.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ goalie situation gets dicier as Michael Houser enters Covid-19 protocol
Archives for January 29, 2022
Sabres’ Alex Tuch responding to new challenges, piling up points
'“Here he’s at the top of the depth chart, it’s a different type of pressure, and I think he’s starting to recognize that and handle that,” Granato said after the Sabres prepared for Saturday’s road contest against the Arizona Coyotes.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Alex Tuch responding to new challenges, piling up points
Sabres’ goalie crisis worsens as Michael Houser enters COVID-19 protocol
'The Sabres, having lost goalie Aaron Dell to a three-game suspension, desperately needed Anderson in at least a backup role before Houser entered protocol. Now he might be forced to play right away.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ goalie crisis worsens as Michael Houser enters COVID-19 protocol
Saturday's Arizona Coverage
Arizona takes on Buffalo, aims to break 4-game slide (AP) Preview: Coyotes Conclude Back-to-Back, January against Sabres (ArizonaCoyotes.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Arizona Coverage
‘Rock star’ goalie Erik Portillo a difference-maker for Michigan hockey
'As a draft pick of the Sabres, Portillo can sign with them at any time. But for now, he’s focused on trying to backstop the Wolverines to a Big Ten and national title.' … [Read more...] about ‘Rock star’ goalie Erik Portillo a difference-maker for Michigan hockey
Sabres’ goalie ranks get thinner; Houser in COVID protocol
'Season opening starter Craig Anderson and backup Dustin Tokarski are traveling with the team. But they have yet to be cleared to play, leaving open a possibility the Sabres will have to sign another goalie.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ goalie ranks get thinner; Houser in COVID protocol
Sabres' goalie woes continue in a big way
'Houser's absence leaves the Sabres with, quite literally, zero available NHL options in net at the moment, making it anyone's guess as to who will tend the goal when the team faces off against the Arizona Coyotes on Saturday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ goalie woes continue in a big way
Michael Houser enters NHL's COVID-19 protocols
'You might be thinking that leaves the Sabres with no goalies under contract that can play, but wait - both Craig Anderson and Dustin Tokarski practiced fully again on Friday.' … [Read more...] about Michael Houser enters NHL’s COVID-19 protocols
Houser placed in COVID protocol leaving Sabres with major questions in net
'Houser, who has played just two games this season, was the only healthy goaltender currently under contract with the Sabres. He along with Dustin Tokarski and Craig Anderson practiced with the team before heading to Arizona, but there are questions about Tokarski and Anderson’s availability.' … [Read more...] about Houser placed in COVID protocol leaving Sabres with major questions in net
Sabres’ goalie ranks get thinner; Houser in COVID protocol
'The Sabres had only signed Houser to an NHL contract two weeks ago after he was playing on a minor league deal in the team’s farm system.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ goalie ranks get thinner; Houser in COVID protocol
Anderson, Tokarski to travel for road trip with Houser in COVID protocol
'Houser will become the sixth Buffalo goaltender to miss time this season. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (lower body) and Malcolm Subban (upper body) are currently out with injuries. Aaron Dell is suspended three games for interference against Ottawa Senators forward Drake Batherson on Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Anderson, Tokarski to travel for road trip with Houser in COVID protocol
Q&A: Girgensons reflects on first half of season
'Girgensons has had somewhat of a resurgent season following missing all of 2020-21 due a hamstring injury that occurred during training camp. In 34 games this season, Girgensons has 12 points (7+5) through 34 games, which puts him on pace for his highest point total since 2014-15.' … [Read more...] about Q&A: Girgensons reflects on first half of season
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks Update | Peterka's career off to hot start (Sabres.com) MacInnis, Robson lead Amerks to last-second win over Crunch (Amerks.com) Crunch edged by Amerks, 2-1 (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage