Long-time NHL forward Phil Goyette has passed away at the age of 92, per an announcement from the Canadiens, one of his former teams. Goyette made his NHL debut for Montreal in 1957, playing 14 regular-season games before becoming a regular in the playoffs to help lead the Canadiens to the Stanley Cup. That turned out to be his first of four straight Cup victories through the … [Read more...] about Phil Goyette Passes Away
Kesselring To Return Today Versus Wild
The Sabres will welcome back a defenseman today against Minnesota. Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic notes (Twitter link) that Michael Kesselring will return to the lineup after missing the last seven games with a high ankle sprain. Kesselring has been quiet in his first season with Buffalo after being acquired from Utah in an offseason trade. He’s still looking for his first … [Read more...] about Kesselring To Return Today Versus Wild
Sabres Recall Konsta Helenius, Place Joshua Dunne On IR
The Sabres have recalled top forward prospect Konsta Helenius from AHL Rochester, according to Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News. He could make his NHL debut tonight in Montreal. In a corresponding move, Joshua Dunne was moved to injured reserve with the mid-body issue that’s expected to keep him out for four to six weeks. Helenius may be entering the lineup as Joshua … [Read more...] about Sabres Recall Konsta Helenius, Place Joshua Dunne On IR
Sabres’ Joshua Norris Out Day-To-Day With Upper-Body Injury
Yet another injury has come through for one of the league’s most plagued forwards. Buffalo Sabres centerman Joshua Norris sustained an upper-body injury on Wednesday that will have him out on a day-to-day basis, per a team announcement. Norris’ final shift came with six minutes remaining in the second period. He received a few cross-checks to the ribs courtesy of Philadelphia … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Joshua Norris Out Day-To-Day With Upper-Body Injury
Sabres Notes: Dunne, Kesselring, Jones
The Buffalo Sabres will be without their typical fourth-line center for quite some time. According to Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio, Joshua Dunne is expected to miss the next four to six weeks with a mid-body injury. After Monday’s loss to the Florida Panthers, head coach Lindy Ruff indicated that Dunne wasn’t injured from the hit by Panthers defenseman Donovan Sebrango, … [Read more...] about Sabres Notes: Dunne, Kesselring, Jones