‘But it leads to yet another crisis for the team as a whole. Do the Sabres have any goalies at all for this trip? The team is white-knuckling it and is hopeful it has solutions.’
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Sabres’ Alex Tuch responding to new challenges, piling up points
‘“Here he’s at the top of the depth chart, it’s a different type of pressure, and I think he’s starting to recognize that and handle that,” Granato said after the Sabres prepared for Saturday’s road contest against the Arizona Coyotes.’
Sabres’ goalie crisis worsens as Michael Houser enters COVID-19 protocol
‘The Sabres, having lost goalie Aaron Dell to a three-game suspension, desperately needed Anderson in at least a backup role before Houser entered protocol. Now he might be forced to play right away.’
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‘Rock star’ goalie Erik Portillo a difference-maker for Michigan hockey
‘As a draft pick of the Sabres, Portillo can sign with them at any time. But for now, he’s focused on trying to backstop the Wolverines to a Big Ten and national title.’
Sabres’ goalie ranks get thinner; Houser in COVID protocol
‘Season opening starter Craig Anderson and backup Dustin Tokarski are traveling with the team. But they have yet to be cleared to play, leaving open a possibility the Sabres will have to sign another goalie.’
Sabres’ goalie woes continue in a big way
‘Houser’s absence leaves the Sabres with, quite literally, zero available NHL options in net at the moment, making it anyone’s guess as to who will tend the goal when the team faces off against the Arizona Coyotes on Saturday.’
Michael Houser enters NHL’s COVID-19 protocols
‘You might be thinking that leaves the Sabres with no goalies under contract that can play, but wait – both Craig Anderson and Dustin Tokarski practiced fully again on Friday.’
Houser placed in COVID protocol leaving Sabres with major questions in net
‘Houser, who has played just two games this season, was the only healthy goaltender currently under contract with the Sabres. He along with Dustin Tokarski and Craig Anderson practiced with the team before heading to Arizona, but there are questions about Tokarski and Anderson’s availability.’
Sabres’ goalie ranks get thinner; Houser in COVID protocol
‘The Sabres had only signed Houser to an NHL contract two weeks ago after he was playing on a minor league deal in the team’s farm system.’