'It is important to note that Hall's and Ristolainen's names landing on the league's list do not necessarily mean they have tested positive. Players can make the list while waiting for confirmation of an initial positive, as well as for a variety of other reasons that include being a close contact or a need to quarantine.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ season on pause as Hall, Ristolainen land on Covid-19 list
Archives for February 3, 2021
Buffalo Bills, Sabres defenseman, businesses offer auction items to help free health clinic
'Several Buffalo Bills have donated items, including footballs signed by Josh Allen and Zack Moss, helmets signed by Jerry Hughes and Tremaine Edmunds, and a trove of Bills gear. Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin autographed a hockey stick for auction.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Bills, Sabres defenseman, businesses offer auction items to help free health clinic
Three Sabres games postponed after players enter NHL’s COVID-19 protocols
'The Sabres played games against the New Jersey Devils, who have 14 players on the COVID list, Saturday and Sunday at KeyBank Center. The NHL added five more Devils players to the list Tuesday and removed one.' … [Read more...] about Three Sabres games postponed after players enter NHL’s COVID-19 protocols
Buffalo Sabres have games postponed through at least Feb. 8 because of COVID-19
'A source told ESPN that Buffalo players were frustrated that Sunday's game was played at all, given the Devils' increasing number in the COVID protocols.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres have games postponed through at least Feb. 8 because of COVID-19
Sabres postpone season until at least Feb. 8 because of COVID issues
'The pause of play could mean issues with the schedule, so the league is looking at making changes to their current slate of games. The NHL is expected to make a decision on next week's games within the next few days.' … [Read more...] about Sabres postpone season until at least Feb. 8 because of COVID issues
31 Thoughts: Why Sabres postponements are cause for concern
'You don’t want to panic and call it the nuclear scenario, but it’s incredibly concerning that Buffalo’s game with the Islanders on Tuesday night is cancelled days after the Sabres played New Jersey. The Sabres are very upset, with the Devils now on hiatus after close to 10 positive COVID tests.' … [Read more...] about 31 Thoughts: Why Sabres postponements are cause for concern
The Sabres season has been put on hold until at least Feb. 8 thanks to COVID-19 protocols
'That means at least two games against the New York Islanders and two games against the Boston Bruins have been postponed.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres season has been put on hold until at least Feb. 8 thanks to COVID-19 protocols
Sabres game against the New York Islanders postponed due to NHL COVID protocol
'The Sabres played two games this weekend against the New Jersey Devils who announced Monday 10 players were on the NHL's COVID Protocol List and its season has been postponed through February 6.' … [Read more...] about Sabres game against the New York Islanders postponed due to NHL COVID protocol
Hall and Ristolainen added to COVID protocol list, Sabres postpone games through February 8th
'The league says they're in the process of reviewing the Sabres schedule and will make a decision on next week's games in the coming days.' … [Read more...] about Hall and Ristolainen added to COVID protocol list, Sabres postpone games through February 8th
Sabres games postponed through February 8 due to NHL COVID Protocol
'According to a release from the National Hockey League, the decision was made by the League’s, NHLPA’s and Club’s medical groups, who determined that more caution was warranted while the League continues to analyze test results in the coming days.' … [Read more...] about Sabres games postponed through February 8 due to NHL COVID Protocol
NHL Taxi Squad is a different, but necessary, experience
'“It’s obviously a different time than I’m used to, but it’s been pretty good so far. We practice with the team, and when we don’t we have Matt Ellis out there who does a great job with us keeping us ready to play if we get our name called upon,” Sabres defenseman Will Borgen said.' … [Read more...] about NHL Taxi Squad is a different, but necessary, experience
Buffalo Sabres games postponed until Feb. 8, with 2 players entering the NHL's COVID-19 protocols
'The Sabres are coming off of back-to-back games, Saturday and Sunday, against the New Jersey Devils. Fourteen of the Devils players are currently in the league's COVID protocol, and at least five of those players were on the ice against the Sabres over the weekend.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres games postponed until Feb. 8, with 2 players entering the NHL’s COVID-19 protocols
Sabres Tuesday night matchup postponed due to COVID protocol
'According to the league, the Sabres had changed their travel plans, so the team could fly down to the NYC area Tuesday. The NHL reports that change in plans required COVID contact tracing and testing protocols can be completed "appropriately", so the decision was made to postpone the game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Tuesday night matchup postponed due to COVID protocol
Sabres games postponed at least through February 8
'As a result of two players entering the NHL's COVID Protocols, the NHL announced today that Buffalo Sabres games have been postponed at least through February 8.' … [Read more...] about Sabres games postponed at least through February 8
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Jack Quinn readies for his professional debut in Rochester (WROC-TV) Amerks will face Utica Friday without 2 veteran players (WHEC-TV) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage