5:02 p.m.: Buffalo has officially announced Levi’s recall after losing to the Red Wings 4-1 earlier today. 9:56 a.m.: The Sabres are bringing up some goaltending insurance for their five-game road trip as Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports (Twitter links) that they will be recalling goaltender Devon Levi from AHL Rochester. The move isn’t expected to be registered … [Read more...] about Sabres Recall Devon Levi
Quinn Skates But Won’t Play On Current Road Trip
Sabres winger Jack Quinn skated Friday for the first time as he works his way back from a lower-body injury, relays WGR 550’s Paul Hamilton (Twitter link). The 22-year-old has been limited to just 17 games so far this season due to injuries but has been productive in those, notching five goals and seven assists. There is still no timetable for when he might return but has been … [Read more...] about Quinn Skates But Won’t Play On Current Road Trip
Sabres Recall Lukas Rousek, Tage Thompson Day-To-Day With Injury
The Buffalo Sabres have recalled forward Lukáš Rousek from the AHL. Rousek currently leads the Rochester Americans in scoring, with 10 goals and 38 points in 48 games. He will likely serve as Buffalo’s extra forward, with the team now down one after trading Casey Mittelstadt for defenseman Bowen Byram. Mittelstadt’s departure made way for Victor Olofsson to slot back into the … [Read more...] about Sabres Recall Lukas Rousek, Tage Thompson Day-To-Day With Injury
Panthers Acquire Kyle Okposo
After adding Vladimir Tarasenko earlier this week, the Panthers have made another addition up front. They’ve acquired winger Kyle Okposo from the Sabres in exchange for defenseman Calle Sjalin and a conditional 2024 seventh-round pick. The pick will elevate to a fifth-round selection if Florida wins the Stanley Cup. Okposo has served as Buffalo’s captain in each of the last … [Read more...] about Panthers Acquire Kyle Okposo
Afternoon Notes: Global Series, Athanasiou, Foote
The NHL has announced their Global Series matchups for the 2024-25 season, with the Buffalo Sabres and New Jersey Devils slated to face off in Prague, Czechia on October 4th and 5th, and the Florida Panthers and Dallas Stars set to play in Tampere, Finland on November 1st and 2nd. The games will mark homecomings for players on all sides, headlined by Florida star Aleksander … [Read more...] about Afternoon Notes: Global Series, Athanasiou, Foote