The Buffalo Sabres have struggled as of late, and are currently trying to navigate their way out of a five-game losing streak. One of the cards head coach Lindy Ruff is playing to help jump-start his team’s offense has been moving star forward Tage Thompson back to the middle of the ice. Thompson has been playing center, in part due to the injury suffered by incumbent … [Read more...] about Latest On Tage Thompson
Sabres To Activate Josh Norris From Injured Reserve
Sabres center Joshua Norris will make his return to the lineup Monday against the Jets, head coach Lindy Ruff confirmed to reporters (including Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News). The team will need to open a roster spot to activate him from injured reserve. The injury-plagued Norris is wrapping up yet another multi-week absence. The 26-year-old sustained an upper-body injury … [Read more...] about Sabres To Activate Josh Norris From Injured Reserve
Samuelsson In Concussion Protocol
Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson exited Friday’s game against New Jersey after going into concussion protocol, notes Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald. He was hit with around 12 minutes left in the third and left the ice bleeding; head coach Lindy Ruff didn’t have an update on him after the game. Samuelsson has had a strong bounce-back showing this season, picking up … [Read more...] about Samuelsson In Concussion Protocol
Rasmus Dahlin Rejoins Sabres, Zac Jones Assigned To AHL
A little more than a week ago, Sabres blueliner Rasmus Dahlin took a leave of absence to return to Sweden to be with his fiancée who continues to recover from a heart transplant from the summer. He has now returned to the team as Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News relayed (Twitter link) that the captain has returned to the team and took part in today’s morning skate. The … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin Rejoins Sabres, Zac Jones Assigned To AHL
Sabres Recall Zach Metsa, Place Michael Kesselring On IR
The Sabres announced they’ve recalled defenseman Zach Metsa from AHL Rochester. They didn’t have an open roster spot but placed fellow rearguard Michael Kesselring on injured reserve to make one, according to Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News. Kesselring is still being evaluated after sustaining an apparent ankle injury Saturday against the Red Wings, but is expected to be out … [Read more...] about Sabres Recall Zach Metsa, Place Michael Kesselring On IR