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'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

'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

'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

'The league does not differentiate between players who have tested positive and those considered close contacts to others who have positive tests.' … [Read more...] about No new Sabres added to NHL’s Covid protocol list but Devils’ total hits 17

'The Sabres have not made General Manager Kevyn Adams available for comment since the situation began to unfold Tuesday morning. The only comment Thursday was the 18-word announcement about Krueger's status the team posted on its Twitter feed.' … [Read more...] about As Sabres’ Ralph Krueger and Jake McCabe enter Covid protocol, NHL tightens reins

'Rieder and Montour join winger Taylor Hall and defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen as Sabres who have been deemed unavailable to play by the league due to the protocols. The Sabres' season was put on pause Tuesday and their next four games have been postponed.' … [Read more...] about Tobias Rieder, Brandon Montour added to Sabres’ Covid list; Wild outbreak lists six

'Translation: The NHL is being particularly cautious with the situation in Buffalo because the Sabres just played the Devils and New Jersey is the team with the biggest outbreak since the season began.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres on pause: Where things stand

'It is important to note that Hall's and Ristolainen's names landing on the league's list do not necessarily mean they have tested positive. Players can make the list while waiting for confirmation of an initial positive, as well as for a variety of other reasons that include being a close contact or a need to quarantine.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ season on pause as Hall, Ristolainen land on Covid-19 list

'Several Buffalo Bills have donated items, including footballs signed by Josh Allen and Zack Moss, helmets signed by Jerry Hughes and Tremaine Edmunds, and a trove of Bills gear. Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin autographed a hockey stick for auction.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Bills, Sabres defenseman, businesses offer auction items to help free health clinic

'"He just seems more confident and more assertive," said winger Kyle Okposo. "He seems to know the play that he's going to make before he gets the puck and when he gets it, he's really confident with it. Really like what he's brought in when got in the lineup and he got on the power play against Washington. He definitely seems to have taken some steps, which is great."' … [Read more...] about It seems like Casey Mittelstadt will get more looks in Sabres’ lineup

'One of the biggest questions surrounding Hall in recent years has concerned his environment. Hall’s offensive production has slowed, but that slowing has been collinear with the teams he has played with. Neither the New Jersey Devils nor Arizona Coyotes offered much in terms of supporting cast, and he was traded midseason before the Covid-19 stoppage. So yes, it’s a bit … [Read more...] about Travis Yost’s Sabre Metrics: Taylor Hall’s scoring rates are down; too soon to worry?

'“I mean, it doesn’t always need to look pretty, especially teams like New Jersey and (the) Rangers,” Ristolainen said. “They are in similar situations as us, and they haven’t had a lot of success lately, and we are the teams that are trying to sneak into the playoff battles. And these are important games. It doesn’t need to be pretty. I just feel like we are (the) better team, … [Read more...] about Rasmus Ristolainen creates ‘chaos,’ but Sabres’ problems persist in loss

'The Sabres' puck management was terrible all day and they botched time and situation three times in the first two periods. The goals against were bizarre. The top-paid offensive players still don't score (Jack Eichel + Taylor Hall + Jeff Skinner + Kyle Okposo = three goals thus far).' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: This Sabres loss was about way more than goaltending

'Buffalo (4-4-2) had earned points in six of its previous games and is now 0-4-1 when trailing after the second period this season.' … [Read more...] about Wraparound: Mistakes spoil Sabres’ comeback attempt in loss to Devils

'“We had a second group of six coming up here, but we thought Mittelstadt was really creating a lot (today),” Krueger said. “He looked really fresh. He didn’t play (Saturday). That’s purely a gut decision that we thought he would be a good buzz out there in that last stretch. If you watch his game tonight, he was as fresh as anybody because of that. That’s a call that works or … [Read more...] about Casey Mittelstadt deployed as Sabres’ extra attacker during ‘really good game’