‘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.’
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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.’
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.’
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.’
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.’
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.’
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.’
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.’
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.’
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.’