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'According to the Sabres, the individual, who lives out of state and was asymptomatic at the time, sat in Section 211 for the game against the Pittsburgh Penguins.' … [Read more...] about Sabres: Person who tested positive for COVID-19 attended March 5 game

'The league stated its goal is to open a training camp period after 45 days, an absence that would make it difficult to finish the regular season. The CDC announced Sunday night it was recommending that gatherings of 50 or more people should not take place in the United States for the next eight weeks, which would end May 10.' … [Read more...] about NHL permits players to return home, prepares for extended hiatus

'Biron told fans to reply to the Sabres' post on Twitter with requests for previous games, though he noted that the team and network do not have access to every game since the franchise's inception in 1970. Broadcasting rights will prevent the Sabres from airing some games on the network or YouTube.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to show vintage games on MSG, YouTube during NHL’s hiatus

'To keep pushing revenues, the league undoubtedly would like to play at least some of the remaining 189 regular-season games (the Sabres have 13 left). That would help the players too in areas such as escrow from their paychecks and next season's salary cap. But it's going to be tough. Unless there's a serious push to start camps in the next two or three weeks, the sense here … [Read more...] about While we await the next faceoff, the Sabres and NHL face lots of questions

'Meanwhile, the Central Hockey League has suspended its season, jeopardizing a potential long playoff run for Dylan Cozens and Matej Pekar. Teams also aren't able to to properly scout players overseas because of travel restrictions and season cancellations, which will have a significant impact on the draft and scouting combine.' … [Read more...] about Sabres mailbag: How will coronavirus impact offseason plans?

'"Our gameday employees at the arenas in Buffalo and Rochester will be paid for any lost wages due to regular season game cancellations," Pegula said in a statement. "They are part of our PSE family and even though we expect that the games will be played, we want to assure them they will be paid in the event that is not the case. We are grateful for the gestures from our … [Read more...] about PSE to compensate arena employees if games are canceled

'Pegula Sports and Entertainment issued the following statement on whether it will pay part-time employees who will lose income while events are on hold as a number of other teams in the NHL and NBA are doing: "As of now we expect the games to be rescheduled. We are evaluating next steps should the games be canceled."' … [Read more...] about NHL, union express hope that teams can soon open facilities to players

'The Sabres declined to make Krueger or players available to the media following the announcement. TSN reported NHL teams are barred from holding meetings or practices while the season is suspended, although the league is still working on guidelines.' … [Read more...] about NHL suspends its season amid outbreak of coronavirus

'The Sabres have 13 games left. They're not going to the playoffs, but it's clear that those games could be a final referendum on General Manager Jason Botterill. There's free agents all over their roster. Maybe we've seen the last of them. If the league doesn't return, or comes back only with limited playoffs, the loss of revenue could severely limit the salary cap for next … [Read more...] about It’s unfathomable: The games have stopped and we don’t know when they’ll be back

'"It was a good feeling, especially after not scoring," Olofsson, 24, said after practice Wednesday in KeyBank Center. "It's been a while. I was happy to get a goal again, but obviously 20 is a good figure to get over. I thought like I could at least get 20. I missed a few games, too, or could be even higher, too, but there's still games left. Hopefully I can get a few more … [Read more...] about Victor Olofsson is now a twenty-something in goals in his rookie year with Sabres

'"It's very special. I have a sister 10 years older than me, and she listened to all the Montreal Canadiens games in the 60s when I was a wee baby," said Krueger, who didn't coach against East teams during the 2013 lockout season as Edmonton's head man. "It is a brand that is just burnt into my soul of loving the game and loving hockey, and it was the beginning of time. So … [Read more...] about Sabres coach Krueger ready for ‘special experience’ in Bell Centre vs. Habs

'Carolyn Campbell – that’s her married name – lives in Sodus, a town on Lake Ontario between Rochester and Syracuse where she teaches science to seventh and 10th graders. She turned 50 in January and through the years has often told the story of the night she got lost at a Sabres game. Even so, as it turns out, until last week she never knew about her star turn in the … [Read more...] about Mystery solved: Little boy in iconic Sabres photo identified … and it’s a girl

'Pominville was not ready to walk away. He maintained the same offseason regimen and hoped to receive a phone call from a team, particularly the Sabres. The call never came.' … [Read more...] about Jason Pominville: From 15-year NHL vet to a dad who plays in a rec league

'"You want to be with the team, you want to be in the mix," Ullmark said after improving to 17-14-3 this season. "You want to be there and do what you do best. Obviously you can’t buy the feeling of winning, so it was great to get the first win here."' … [Read more...] about Linus Ullmark returns to lineup, stands tall to help Sabres snap skid

'That said, close media contact is one thing these leagues are trying to get away from for now. A picture went across Twitter of Dallas' Joe Pavelski talking behind a microphone with a large table between him and reporters. The Center for Disease Control reportedly wants a 6-foot distance between people. The Stars made sure of that. You saw Auston Matthews at a podium in … [Read more...] about It was a weird day and night — and not just because Sabres finally won