'Dahlin was added to the COVID-19 list on Sunday, February 8th, and was the second player taken off the list, after Taylor Hall was taken off the list on Saturday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres head coach Ralph Krueger back at practice after COVID-19 battle; Dahlin off COVID-19 list
Archives for February 2021
Ralph Krueger, Rasmus Dahlin return to Sabres
'“Definitely time to realize how lethal this Covid is,” Krueger said. “Everybody knows I try to keep myself in shape and manage that part of my life, but just really pleased in the last few days to get back to feeling more normal. I’ll take it a day at a time. Today was an excellent day to spend with the staff and with the players. I went soft on the ice, but otherwise really … [Read more...] about Ralph Krueger, Rasmus Dahlin return to Sabres
Sabres head coach Ralph Krueger, defenseman Rasmus Dahlin back at practice
'Krueger was back on the ice briefly before watching the remainder of practice from the stands with assistant coach Don Granato, while assistant coach Steve Smith continued to run practice, as he has since the Sabres returned to KeyBank Center on Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres head coach Ralph Krueger, defenseman Rasmus Dahlin back at practice
Hamilton: How the Sabres can get back in East Division race after return from shutdown
'If the Sabres just look at the standings it’s too overwhelming and I think it could hurt their game. The one thing I can tell you is if the Sabres want any chance of getting into the final East Division playoff spot, they must start getting goals from Jack Eichel, Jeff Skinner and Taylor Hall. They have three goals between then and that won’t get it done.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton: How the Sabres can get back in East Division race after return from shutdown
Krueger rejoins Sabres after having COVID-19, 'scarred by the experience'
'"I had moderately severe symptoms," Krueger said. "I never did end up having a fever, but I did end up with a lot of aches and sleeping and fatigue for more than a week. Definitely time to realize how lethal this COVID is."' … [Read more...] about Krueger rejoins Sabres after having COVID-19, ‘scarred by the experience’
Krueger rejoins Sabres, details experience with COVID-19
'Krueger has not made a decision as to whether he will be behind the bench for Buffalo's game against the New York Islanders on Monday. Assistant coach Steve Smith has been running practice in his absence.' … [Read more...] about Krueger rejoins Sabres, details experience with COVID-19
Taylor Hall back with Sabres after quarantining as result of positive Covid-19 test
'“I plan on playing,” said Hall. “I think at this point, whether you play a game or not, your first game back is always going to feel maybe a little bit rusty after time off, but there’s no better way to get back into it than to throw yourself in and just play. I think with doctors and the medical staff, we still need to chat a little bit and review some things and all that. … [Read more...] about Taylor Hall back with Sabres after quarantining as result of positive Covid-19 test
Inside the Sabres: Mental health an area of focus during the pandemic
'“I look for the green button and when I’m green, I’m a happy guy,” said Smith, who is running Sabres practices while his friend and colleague, head coach Ralph Krueger, recovers from Covid-19. “But I’ve got to tell you, every morning I have a pit in my stomach wondering whether or not it’s going to be my day. There’s no doubt that there’s fear in everyone, that’s for … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres: Mental health an area of focus during the pandemic
Inside the NHL: Rapid testing, family spread are the current points of emphasis
'The only way for the league to get through the pandemic season is to take the time and spend the money for rapid testing on game days. And the new Covid-19 protocols announced last week call for exactly that. Good move, albeit a long overdue one.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Rapid testing, family spread are the current points of emphasis
New goals: David Leggio shifts from hockey to banking
'I had started a career transition program through the Olympic Committee, following the Olympics. It was going to come sooner or later, and I wanted to start to educate myself and figure out what I wanted to do after. It had been in the works for a couple of years. I was still all in on playing, but I think that organically, the time was right to move on last year and I got … [Read more...] about New goals: David Leggio shifts from hockey to banking
Sabres’ Taylor Hall felt asymptomatic after positive COVID-19 test
'“There’s no better way to get back into it than to throw yourself in and just play,” Hall said on a Zoom call following practice inside KeyBank Center. “I think with doctors and the medical staff we still need to chat a little bit and review some things and all that. But I plan on trying to play on Monday.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Taylor Hall felt asymptomatic after positive COVID-19 test
Taylor Hall returns to practice from NHL's COVID-19 Protocols list
'Hall confirmed that he tested positive for COVID-19, but said he was asymptomatic the whole time. He just needed to wait out the 10 days in quarantine before he could come off the list.' … [Read more...] about Taylor Hall returns to practice from NHL’s COVID-19 Protocols list
Sabres' Taylor Hall happy to be back after testing positive for COVID-19
'"Your first game back is always going to feel a little bit rusty after some time off. But there's no better way to get back into it than to throw yourself in and just play," Hall said. "I think with the doctors and the medical staff, we still need to chat a little bit. I'm just gonna go out and play and see what happens."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Taylor Hall happy to be back after testing positive for COVID-19
Sabres forward Taylor Hall returns to practice after taken off COVID-19 list
'The Sabres still have eight players on the list, and confirmed that head coach Ralph Krueger tested positive for COVID-19.' … [Read more...] about Sabres forward Taylor Hall returns to practice after taken off COVID-19 list
Taylor Hall returns after stint on COVID protocol list
'“Your first game is always going to feel may be a little bit rusty after time off but there’s no better way to get back into it then to throw yourself in and just play,” Hall said. “I think with the doctors and the medical staff we still need to chat a little bit and review some things, but I plan on trying to play on Monday.”' … [Read more...] about Taylor Hall returns after stint on COVID protocol list