The Sabres are expected to have goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and center Joshua Norris back in the lineup when their schedule resumes against the Devils on Wednesday, according to the team’s daily injury report. They’ll need to come off injured reserve, but with two open roster spots, there won’t be any corresponding moves required. Buffalo will get their highest-paid … [Read more...] about Sabres To Activate Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, Josh Norris From IR
Sabres’ Zach Benson Not Expected To Return This Week
The NHL’s three-week break wasn’t long enough for a top Buffalo Sabres forward to kick the injury bug. Winger Zach Benson is not expected to play in the team’s return from the Olympic break due to an undisclosed issue separate from his recent upper-body injury, head coach Lindy Ruff told NHL.com’s Heather Engel. Benson has been practicing on his own, per Engel. Benson had a … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zach Benson Not Expected To Return This Week
Tage Thompson A Full Participant At Practice
With the chance to win his third Gold Medal, all eyes are on whether captain Sidney Crosby will play for Team Canada tomorrow. Crosby left Canada’s quarterfinal matchup against Czechia due to a lower-body injury and didn’t appear in the semifinal contest against Finland. Earlier today, TSN’s Ryan Rishaug reported that there’s a “70% chance” that Crosby will play tomorrow. Head … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson A Full Participant At Practice
Team USA’s Tage Thompson Leaves Game For Precautionary Reasons
Team USA winger Tage Thompson was held out of the third period against Team Slovakia for precautionary reasons. He was seen removing his skate and walking up-and-down the tunnel between the second and third periods, though the nature of his injury wasn’t specified. USA head coach Mike Sullivan shared postgame that he expects Thompson to suit up for Sunday’s Gold Medal matchup … [Read more...] about Team USA’s Tage Thompson Leaves Game For Precautionary Reasons
Latest On Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, Scott Ratzlaff
Los Angeles Kings defenseman Mikey Anderson told reporters, including Zach Dooley, Manager of Editorial Content for the team, that he is optimistic to return next game post-break, against Vegas on February 25. The 26-year-old was able to skate over the break and is on the right track. Anderson left early against Carolina on February 1 with an apparent finger injury, unable to … [Read more...] about Latest On Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, Scott Ratzlaff