'"It's crazy and scary all in one because this is the craziness that we're dealing with with the roster every day, and then you know what's inside our bubble," head coach Don Granato said after Tuesday's practice.' … [Read more...] about 3 more Sabres added to COVID protocol
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Sabres keep sights forward after latest round of COVID absences
'Buffalo added three forwards - Alex Tuch, Peyton Krebs, and Anders Bjork - to the NHL's COVID-19 protocol on Tuesday and held defenseman Henri Jokiharju out of practice as a precaution. They join Jacob Bryson, who entered protocol on Dec. 29, as well as Kyle Okposo and Casey Fitzgerald, who entered on Monday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres keep sights forward after latest round of COVID absences
Confident Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is finding a home in Sabres' crease
'Luukkonen is only 2-3-2 in seven games but has posted a .927 save percentage. Among the 65 NHL goalies who have played at least seven games this year, that save percentage ranks eighth in the league. And Luukkonen is fourth at .931 when the Sabres are on the penalty kill.' … [Read more...] about Confident Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is finding a home in Sabres’ crease
Sabres Notebook: Kyle Okposo and Casey Fitzgerald added to Covid protocol list
'"We pulled him off when we found out," Granato said. "Everything's a concern right now. It's crazy times again. It's happened in games in major league sports. So I think everybody is trying to do their best to get information as fast as they can. I think everybody is on overload, especially in that department, with respect to testing. But yes, it's all a concern. There’s no … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Kyle Okposo and Casey Fitzgerald added to Covid protocol list
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen entrenching himself as Sabres’ starting goalie
'“In this league, your best players are the reason you’re in games,” Sabres coach Don Granato said following Saturday’s game. “And sometimes your best player’s a forward, sometimes he’s a D. You’re pretty damn happy in this league when it’s the goalie. He played to that level tonight, and … what I was most excited about was how his body language, his confidence."' … [Read more...] about Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen entrenching himself as Sabres’ starting goalie
Sabres’ Dylan Cozens takes out COVID frustrations with virtual boxing
'“It’s really good conditioning,” he said. “I recommend it to anyone else that gets COVID.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Dylan Cozens takes out COVID frustrations with virtual boxing
Sabres’ Kyle Okposo leaves practice to enter NHL’s COVID-19 protocol
'Meanwhile, forwards Dylan Cozens, Zemgus Girgensons and Mark Jankowski returned from protocol today and practiced. Before Okposo departed, the Sabres had 16 forwards on the ice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kyle Okposo leaves practice to enter NHL’s COVID-19 protocol
Sabres have players exit, enter NHL's COVID-19 Protocol
'Defenseman Casey Fitzgerald and forward Kyle Okposo have been added to the league protocols, while forwards Zemgus Girgensons, Dylan Cozens and Mark Jankowski all came off the list.' … [Read more...] about Sabres have players exit, enter NHL’s COVID-19 Protocol
Fitzgerald, Okposo enter NHL's COVID-19 protocol
'Okposo and Fitzgerald join defenseman Jacob Bryson, who entered protocol on Dec. 29. The additions come just as the Sabres were nearing full health, with forwards Dylan Cozens, Mark Jankowski, and Zemgus Girgensons all having returned to practice on Monday.' … [Read more...] about Fitzgerald, Okposo enter NHL’s COVID-19 protocol
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Sabres prospect JJ Peterka honored for standout weekend with Amerks (Olean Times Herald) Genesee Brewery partners with Rochester Americans, free tickets with every 12-pack (WROC-TV) Amerks announce make-up dates (WHEC-TV) Peterka named AHL Player of the Week (Sabres.com) Americans’ Peterka named AHL Player of the Week (TheAHL.com) A December to remember for the Amerks … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
Monday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks grab first win of new year in Hartford (Amerks.com) Wolf Pack comeback bid comes up short in 4-3 defeat (HartfordWolfPack.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage
Observations: Sabres' OT loss spoils shiny Krebs-to-Tuch connection
'"You had to battle, everything was hard. And our guys found a way to battle," Granato said after the Sabres were outshot, 41-24. "It wasn’t pretty and 'UPL' was outstanding. We had a lot of frustration and points of frustration and a lot of things we can look at that from that side. But we also had a lot of really good things, which is exciting."' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres’ OT loss spoils shiny Krebs-to-Tuch connection
Don Granato returns from Covid protcol to take his spot behind Sabres' bench
'"The symptoms I had the morning and day after I took the last vaccine were much more severe than I experienced through this," Granato said. "Basically I didn't feel much. I was a little lethargic maybe for a day and then ready to go. And so I'm pretty excited to be back and extremely excited and grateful. I feel very, very sure that the vaccination did its work for me."' … [Read more...] about Don Granato returns from Covid protcol to take his spot behind Sabres’ bench
Peyton Krebs’ nifty assist creates Alex Tuch’s first goal with Sabres
'“I thought he was gonna see me at first and then he held onto it,” said Tuch, whose goal put the Sabres up 3-1 19:11 into the second period. “I’m like, ‘OK, I know what he’s gonna do with it next.’ I’ve seen him do it in practice. That backhand pass is lethal. He’s not even looking, he’s got everyone else looking in the wrong direction and he found me wide open. I thought he … [Read more...] about Peyton Krebs’ nifty assist creates Alex Tuch’s first goal with Sabres
Sabres notes: Don Granato leaves NHL’s COVID-19 protocol, travels to Boston
'When Granato received clearance, he hopped on a morning flight and made it to Boston in time for the Sabres’ 1:08 p.m. faceoff.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Don Granato leaves NHL’s COVID-19 protocol, travels to Boston