‘Defenseman Zach Bogosian will spend the next five to six months recovering from a “successful” hip surgery, the Buffalo Sabres announced Tuesday morning.’
The Sabres Report - April 24, 2019
Sabres’ Zach Bogosian undergoes hip surgery, out five to six months ★
‘Bogosian, 28, rebounded and played 65 games this season, his highest total since 2010-11. Still, a lower-body injury, almost certainly his hip, forced him to miss the last eight contests.’
Sabres goalie prospect Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen learning pro game ★
‘“(I’ve learned) how everything is that much better and how everything is just more professional,” Luukkonen said Saturday inside Bill Gray’s Regional Iceplex in Brighton. “I need to come here and watch how the older guys are doing their practices and how they prepare for the games.”‘
Sabres' Nelson returns to Tomahawks roots ★
‘“It’s been good,” Nelson, 26, said of life in the NHL. “The last year-and-a-half I’ve been with Buffalo consistently. The first year-and-a-half of my pro career was all about learning and getting to know the pro game and getting better every day. The work never stops,” he said. “It’s all about getting better every day and every year. That stays consistent.”’
Sabres’ Zach Bogosian out 5-6 months after hip surgery ★
‘The surgery is the latest setback for the 28-year-old, hard-hitting defenseman, who has played 70 games just twice in his 11 NHL seasons. Bogosian was limited to 18 games in 2017-18 before season-ending hip surgery in January of that season.’
Sabres' Bogosian undergoes hip surgery ★
‘I’ve been told surgery wasn’t an option for Bogosian until after the season when he met with team doctors and specialists.’
What is culture? ★
‘There are many ways to achieve that, but it starts with putting in place things that make players want to put in the work. Sexton said, “What is required to ensure that we create the right working environment so they can thrive? What do we have to do to make sure we have the right set of expectations and standards in place so when these people come to work, they come to work with a bounce in their step, positive and enthusiastic, ready to have great day.” Sexton added, “That sounds easy to do, but it’s hard and it takes a lot of work. It takes a lot of communication, it takes a lot of collaboration to make sure everybody top to bottom understands it.”’
Sabres' Zach Bogosian undergoes hip surgery ★
‘Bogosian’s estimated recovery time is five to six months.’
Bogosian undergoes successful hip surgery ★
‘Bogosian previously had hip surgery in February 2018 and returned to play 65 games this past season, his highest total since 2011-12. He missed the last seven contests, however, and said that surgery was on the table during his interview on locker cleanout day.’
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage ★
Calder Cup Gameday: Amerks at Marlies, Game 3 (Buffalo News)
Amerks banking on regular-season road show to show up in Game 3 at Toronto (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle)
Amerks’ gamble on Paetsch pays off for team and Rochester community (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle)
Amerks remain upbeat despite 0-2 hole (WROC-TV)
Duffer: Looking ahead to Game 3 in Toronto (Sabres.com)
Amerks look to stay alive tonight in must-win Game 3 against Marlies (Amerks.com)