‘The Sabres want Luukkonen to keep developing in the AHL, where his confidence is growing each game, and aren’t likely to pull an about-face and do a quick callup. It seems like the net is Tokarski’s for the forseeable future. He’s expected to start for the fifth time in six games Tuesday night in PPG Paints Arena as the Sabres meet the Pittsburgh Penguins.’
Archives for November 16, 2021
Sabres injury update: Dylan Cozens OK after leaving practice, others still week to week
‘Good news has been hard to find of late among the Sabres’ injured quartet. It’s at least two weeks and counting for all four players and Granato said it’s likely none of them are going to be back in the next couple of weeks.’
Jacob Bryson displaying mature game, emerging as Sabres’ best defenseman
‘Just 52 games into his NHL career, Bryson, 23, has quietly emerged as perhaps the Sabres’ best defenseman, earning ice time normally rewarded to established veterans.’
Sabres’ Casey Mittelstadt progressing from injury; Victor Olofsson still hurt
‘“With Mittsy, it’s still progressing, which is good news,” Granato said following this morning’s practice inside KeyBank Center. “That might mean it’s less than a couple weeks or around there if he continues to progress. But with the type of injury he has, we still need to see that progression. That’s a very optimistic timeline.”’
Sabres add another forward, recall Brett Murray from Amerks
‘Sabres center Dylan Cozens left this morning’s practice early, although coach Don Granato said he expects him play in Tuesday’s road game against the Pittsburgh Penguins.’
Tuesday’s Pittsburgh Coverage
Sabres visit the Penguins after Skinner’s 2-goal game (AP)
Game Preview: 11.16.21 vs. BUF (PittsburghPenguins.com)
Sabres still waiting on injured players
‘Dylan Cozens didn’t make it through practice, but head coach Don Granato said he’ll be fine to play Tuesday night in Pittsburgh against the Penguins.’
Mittelstadt progressing from upper-body injury
‘”He’s still progressing, which is good news,” Granato said. “That might mean it’s less than a couple of weeks or around there if he continues to progress. But with the type of injury he has, we still need to see that progression. That’s a very optimistic timeline.”‘
Sabres recall Murray from Amerks
‘Murray has skated in one game this season, logging 11:06 of ice time on October 31 in Los Angeles. He’s played in three NHL games in his career.’
Prospects Update | Costantini’s point streak reaches 5 games
‘Matteo Costantini has gotten off to a great start to his freshman season at the University of North Dakota. Through 11 games, the 2020 fifth-round pick (131st overall has nine points (4+5) and is riding a five-game point streak (3+3).’