NHL News: Sabres GM forced to coach as staff hit with COVID, Maple Leafs Frederik Andersen out another week, and more

Anthony Scultore |

Mar 25, 2021

Out of the frying pan and into the fire for Sabres GM Kevyn Adams. As if he didn’t have enough on his plate, interim head coach Don Granato and assistant Matt Ellis have entered COVID protocols. Aside from having to deal with a difficult trade deadline, Adams will also try and end the Sabres 15 game winless streak against the Penguins tonight.

A statement from the Buffalo Sabres: pic.twitter.com/CaTjIjbHS6
— Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) March 25, 2021

NHL News: Maple Leafs will be without Andersen for another week

Toronto will continue to be without their number one goalie Frederik Andersen for at least another week. It does make one wonder if Kyle Dubas wouldn’t at least try and add another depth goalie to his roster/taxi squad.

Sheldon Keefe says he's been told not to expect Andersen to be available for a week (Freddie has been off the ice since Friday's game)

Jack Campbell is the confirmed starter tomorrow in Ottawa
— Mark Masters (@markhmasters) March 24, 2021

Blues players mourning loss of Bob Plager

Bob Plager passed away in a car accident yesterday at the age of 78. His impact and kindness is evident as current Blues players share their sympathies.

Rest In Peace Bobby. Thank you for always being nice to me and my family. Our condolences to the Plager family. pic.twitter.com/bQqMlaGsPp
— Vladimir Tarasenko (@tara9191) March 25, 2021

It is with a heavy heart that I learned the passing of one of my favourite hockey people I ever encountered! From the moment I was 19, Bobby Plager has welcomed me to the Blues(and still came to say hi when I was on another team) pic.twitter.com/CCrN25uVjz
— David Perron (@DP_57) March 25, 2021

It took 52 years, but Bobby Plager finally got his chance to hoist the Stanley Cup. #stlblues pic.twitter.com/OI0VFW2ci5
— St. Louis Blues (@StLouisBlues) March 25, 2021