‘It’s unclear if Mittelstadt will be available to coach Ralph Krueger in Washington, but he is the ninth player to rejoin the team across the past week. A player can only be removed from the protocol list after serving a mandatory minimum quarantine and producing negative Covid-19 tests.’
Archives for February 18, 2021
Rangers’ plan to allow fans provides clues for what to expect at KeyBank Center for Sabres
‘The initial announcement included only three games for each team, as Knicks tickets went on sale Tuesday and tickets to the Rangers, including a March 2 game against the Sabres, will be available Thursday. However, for now, only season ticket members and suite holders will be able to attend games at a minimum cost of $50. Both teams plan to host and recognize essential workers at every game.’
Sabres’ Will Borgen looks impressive in first game action in nearly year
‘“Just not used to the speed, controlling my energy,” Borgen said of the early moments of Monday’s 3-1 loss to the New York Islanders at KeyBank Center.’
Casey Mittelstadt final Sabres player removed COVID-19 absences list
‘Mittelstadt, 22, was added to the absences list Feb. 7. The American has played two games this season, recording one assist. He has spent most of the year on the taxi squad.’
Sabres send two players to taxi squad, four others to Amerks
‘Defenseman Jacob Bryson and forwards Steven Fogarty, Andrew Oglevie and C.J. Smith moved from the practice group to the Rochester Americans.’
Bitter pill: Coming off shutout loss to Islanders, Sabres find themselves at a crossroads
‘The biggest reason for Buffalo’s early struggles has been a lack of offense, and it showed up once again on Tuesday when they were shut out by the Islanders, 3-0. The Sabres currently rank 26th in the NHL in goals per game, with star forwards Jack Eichel and Taylor Hall combining to score just three goals through 12 games. Buffalo is currently fifth in the league in power play percentage (30.2%) but has struggled mightily in 5-on-5 situations.’
Thursday’s Washington Coverage
Buffalo takes on Washington on 3-game skid (AP)
How to watch Capitals vs. Sabres (NBC Sports Washington)
Caps Open Five-Game Homestand vs. Sabres (WashingtonCaps.com)
Casey Mittelstadt no longer on NHL’s COVID-19 list
‘As for Mittelstadt, he has spent much of the season on the team’s taxi squad, but had some nice moments in the two games he got into.’
Sabres forward Casey Mittelstadt removed from COVID-19 list; zero Sabres on list
‘Mittelstadt, 22, has one assist in two games with the Sabres this season.’
Hamilton TAKE2: Sabres top talent not producing
‘Jeff Skinner has scored three goals since December of 2019. Until the last three games where he played with Jack Eichel and Eric Staal, Skinner was getting amazing scoring chances and missing on each and every one of them.’