'As of right now, they are supposed to play again next Thursday against Washington.' … [Read more...] about Mittelstadt added to NHL’s COVID protocol; Sabres’ list now at 8
Archives for February 2021
Hamilton: What's next for the Sabres in COVID-19 protocol situation
'If the Sabres season does restart on Thursday, I think some of the players in the NHL protocol will miss the game.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton: What’s next for the Sabres in COVID-19 protocol situation
Mittelstadt enters NHL's COVID Protocols
'He will not be available for practices, travel or games until he is removed from the protocol.' … [Read more...] about Mittelstadt enters NHL’s COVID Protocols
12 Sabres game dates changed as Dylan Cozens, Curtis Lazar added to Covid list
'It is notable that the Sabres’ next scheduled game remains Thursday against the Washington Capitals in KeyBank Center. Twelve games were officially rescheduled Saturday morning, including the four immediately impacted by the pause.' … [Read more...] about 12 Sabres game dates changed as Dylan Cozens, Curtis Lazar added to Covid list
Inside the Sabres: Jack Eichel, Taylor Hall should skate apart, and other observations amid pause
'This was an odd comment from Krueger considering Skinner and Eichel were on the ice together for 53 goals at 5-on-5 in 2018-19. Krueger is reluctant to use Skinner in a top-line role, but the Sabres need to try to ignite Skinner’s confidence – he has zero goals on 24 shots this season – and Hall can drive play from the left wing on another line.' … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres: Jack Eichel, Taylor Hall should skate apart, and other observations amid pause
Inside the NHL: Teams could use a pause to beef up Covid protocols
'There's real fear now, albeit circumstantial rather than scientific evidence, of in-game transmission. Detroit coach Jeff Blashill insists his team was infected by playing Carolina. The Sabres apparently feel likewise about New Jersey, and the NHL Players Association was consulted by the club before Sunday's game here, according to NBCSN's Bob McKenzie.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Teams could use a pause to beef up Covid protocols
Two more Sabres added to COVID-related absences list
'Seven Sabres players are now on the COVID-19 list. Wingers Taylor Hall and Tobias Rieder and defensemen Jake McCabe, Brandon Montour and Rasmus Ristolainen were added earlier in the week.' … [Read more...] about Two more Sabres added to COVID-related absences list
NHL reschedules 12 Sabres games; Thursday’s contest still on
'The Sabres’ training facilities are closed until further notice.' … [Read more...] about NHL reschedules 12 Sabres games; Thursday’s contest still on
NHL team’s anger could spark COVID-19 policy changes
'The Sabres apparently were upset that they were unable to obtain information from the Devils or the league about the condition of Kyle Palmieri, who had played on Saturday, Jan. 30, but was placed on the COVID-restricted list the next day. This in the context of several Devils previously having been placed on the list. But the protocols agreed to by the NHL and NHLPA forbade … [Read more...] about NHL team’s anger could spark COVID-19 policy changes
Kim Pegula: A Success Story
'The Sabres have burned through six coaches and three general managers and spent tens of millions of dollars in dead money – buyouts and firings – trying to field a winner. Hall of Famer Pat LaFontaine, a Sabres icon, lasted less than four months as president of hockey operations in 2013-14 before resigning. Nothing has worked.' … [Read more...] about Kim Pegula: A Success Story
Cozens, Lazar added to NHL's COVID-19 protocol list
'The Sabres have been in quarantine since Tuesday, so they have not been around each other in four days.' … [Read more...] about Cozens, Lazar added to NHL’s COVID-19 protocol list
Sabres' 2020-21 schedule revised by NHL
'The Sabres have their facilities shut down through Monday, as Taylor Hall, Rasmus Ristolainen, Brandon Montour, Tobi Rieder and Jake McCabe all remain in the NHL's COVID-19 protocols.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ 2020-21 schedule revised by NHL
Dylan Cozens and Curtis Lazar added to NHL's COVID Protocol
'Head coach Ralph Krueger is also in the NHL's COVID Protocol. The Sabres' last game was almost a week ago against the New Jersey Devils. The Devils have over a dozen players in COVID Protocol.' … [Read more...] about Dylan Cozens and Curtis Lazar added to NHL’s COVID Protocol
Buffalo Sabres reschedule a dozen games after some were postponed due to COVID-19
'The Sabres next game is scheduled for Thursday, February 11 against the Washington Capitals at 7 p.m. at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres reschedule a dozen games after some were postponed due to COVID-19
Sabres’ Dylan Cozens and Curtis Lazar added to COVID protocol list
'Cozens and Lazar now join Head Coach Ralph Krueger and players Taylor Hall, Tobias Rieder, Rasmus Ristolainen, Brandon Montour and Jake McCabe on the protocol list.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Dylan Cozens and Curtis Lazar added to COVID protocol list