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'“I don’t see how it’s really much of a different situation that what happened with New Jersey,” said Sabres rookie Dylan Cozens, who tested positive for COVID-19 last month. “So there is definitely some nerves in the room. Like, we don’t want to get shut down again. That was not fun to have to quarantine and go through. I mean, we’re just hoping that it didn’t transmit to any … [Read more...] about Sabres worried about latest COVID-19 problems: ‘Definitely some nerves’

'“I mean, the way I went into the board from that distance, it’s a dangerous hit. I mean, it’s unnecessary and it’s dangerous, but at the same time, he’s just finishing his check.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Dylan Cozens practices, nearing return to lineup

'But the Sabres’ uncertain status has held up the deal, according to The News. The NHL postponed this afternoon’s game against Boston because four Bruins players who played in Thursday’s 4-1 win here were added to the COVID-19 protocol-related absences list. They have five total players on the list.' … [Read more...] about Sabres reportedly close to trading goalie Jonas Johansson

'“I mean, we didn’t get a job done,” Hall said on a Zoom call prior to Thursday’s 4-1 loss to the Boston Bruins, Don Granato’s first game as interim coach. “I didn’t get a job done for him. Unfortunately, he’s out of the building now through no fault of his own. We weren’t able to win games for him and now we’re here. It was a tough day, for sure."' … [Read more...] about Taylor Hall feels guilty over Ralph Krueger’s firing; Sabres lose to Bruins

'“It was challenging in the sense that there’s stuff you would have liked to have said, topics you would have liked to have discussed and there was just no time,” Granato said on a Zoom call prior to Thursday’s 4-1 loss at KeyBank Center. “It was just not appropriate as we head to a game.”' … [Read more...] about Don Granato faces challenges before first game as interim Sabres coach

'The Sabres own an awful 6-18-4 record and rank dead last in the NHL. They will almost certainly tie a league record by missing playoffs for the 10th straight season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fire coach Ralph Krueger, tab Don Granato as interim leader

'“Don Granato’s been a head coach for many years at different levels – professional hockey, he’s been in the college game, he’s been in the national program, has a development background, has a teacher kind of mentality, so he’s commanded a room as a head coach before,” Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams said on a Zoom call.' … [Read more...] about Don Granato takes over Sabres with coaching search underway

'If they loved playing for Krueger so much, why did they abandon the on-ice principles he often spoke about and give so many soft, embarrassing efforts over the last month? Why weren’t they more accountable?' … [Read more...] about After firing Ralph Krueger, Sabres GM Kevyn Adams wants more passion

'Adams said he has already spoken to Darren Ferris, Hall’s agent. The NHL trade deadline is April 12.' … [Read more...] about Sabres could re-sign or trade Taylor Hall: ‘Open to anything’

'General manager Kevyn Adams hasn’t fired or traded anyone or done anything notable as the Sabres keep unraveling. But something has to give, right?' … [Read more...] about Changes could be coming to Sabres: ‘Guys expect something’

'Krueger believes Jokiharju, who often initiated the attack last season, has been overthinking or trying too hard.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Henri Jokiharju from taxi squad, make other moves

'They’ve become the NHL’s laughingstock. After a 4-3-2 start, they’ve imploded, sinking to the bottom of the league again. They often showcase little passion.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ losing streak hits 11: ‘Tough to find the energy right now’

'But since Ristolainen returned to the lineup Feb. 27, he has played all 10 contests, averaging 21 minutes, 28 seconds of ice time in the first nine entering Monday’s 6-0 loss to the Washington Capitals at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres have no plans to rest Rasmus Ristolainen: ‘He’s such a competitor’

'“Hutts has been just terrific,” said Johansson, who played his first six NHL games last season. “I love being a goalie partner with him. He’s an experienced guy, funny guy. He makes me feel confident and feel good. He supports me and I support him. I think we go really well together and I enjoy working and playing with him. I think he does the same with me. It’s just positive … [Read more...] about Sabres want to find out what they have in goalie Jonas Johansson

'“My biggest thing is trying to get guys just to buy in here. It’s not up to anybody else but the players. We’re the ones that play the game. Lots of people take different heat for it but it’s up to us as a collective group and it’s just not happening.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres continue tailspin, lose 10th straight: ‘It’s just not happening’