Olean Times Herald

'“Today it was just nice to be around the guys again and get together, talk about what we did for the holidays, world juniors, and what’s going on,” Okposo said. “Get back to a normal day. That was definitely nice, and I feel for the guys who can’t be here.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres move forward without Don Granato, five players: ‘I feel for the guys’

'Tokarski, 32, said he has no idea how he caught the virus. He went from expecting to start Dec. 3 against the Panthers to being pulled off the team bus and staying put in a hotel room.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Dustin Tokarski has lingering issues coming off COVID-19

'“Owen I thought last night showed what his makeup is which is poise and confidence and the ability to just calm things down and make the right play,” Adams said following Monday’s practice inside KeyBank Center. “I’m sure it’s a pretty exciting time for him being the first Canadian World Junior player to get a hat trick as a defenseman."' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Kevyn Adams impressed by Owen Power’s hat trick

'The Sabres now have one coach and five players in protocol. Wingers Zemgus Girgensons, Vinnie Hinostroza and Jeff Skinner were added last week.' … [Read more...] about Sabres facing COVID-19 issues as Don Granato, players enter NHL protocol

'The Sabres’ next scheduled contest is Wednesday at home against the New Jersey Devils.' … [Read more...] about Monday’s Sabres home game against Islanders postponed

'Levi, who has played every minute of every game, posted back-to-back shutouts in his first two NCAA appearances. His eye-popping statistics stand at or near the top of every major goaltending category. His six shutouts and .953 save percentage rank first in the NCAA, while his 13 wins and 1.33 goals-against average are third.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie prospect Devon Levi off to torrid start at Northeastern

'Kerry couldn’t believe 5-foot-11 Casey was furiously unleashing lefts and rights. “Oh my God, when did Casey become a fighter?” she thought to herself. Part of her felt excited for him and the other part was nervous.' … [Read more...] about Parents of Sabres’ Casey Fitzgerald nervous watching son fight

'Adams, whose entire team is vaccinated, said Girgensons is symptomatic, while Hinostroza and Skinner are asymptomatic. Naturally, Adams is concerned the number of cases could balloon. Last season, the Sabres had as many as nine players in protocol.' … [Read more...] about GM Kevyn Adams addresses Sabres’ COVID-19 problems

'“This break will be beneficial for him,” Adams said. “He had a couple little things, other than this one … that have been nagging him.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tage Thompson receives ‘good news’ after undergoing MRI

'Anderson, however, has been skating and is “doing much better,” Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Craig Anderson starting ‘to turn a corner’ in recovery from injury

'No makeup dates for the Sabres’ three postponements have been announced.' … [Read more...] about COVID-19 impacting Sabres; Vinnie Hinostroza placed in protocol

'Fitzgerald made his NHL debut Friday in Pittsburgh, registering an assist and fighting Sam Lafferty in the Sabres’ 3-2 overtime loss to the Penguins.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Casey Fitzgerald to Amerks

'Tuch, 25, grew up in Baldwinsville, about 150 miles from KeyBank Center, rooting for his beloved Sabres. He attended games, owned jerseys and reveled in their success.' … [Read more...] about Alex Tuch to fulfill dream by playing for Sabres: ‘Excited as anybody I’ve seen’

'But if more Blue Jackets players or staff enter protocol, the game at KeyBank Center could be postponed.' … [Read more...] about Blue Jackets’ COVID-19 problems could put Monday’s Sabres game in jeopardy

'With the Sabres short-handed, Subban stopped Jeff Carter’s quick redirect from the left circle. Rodrigues, who was stationed on the goal line to Subban’s right, pounced on the rebound and appeared ready to bury an easy goal. But as Subban lunged to the right, his left arm swung behind his back and the puck hit his glove as it was about to enter the net.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Malcolm Subban had no idea he made brilliant save