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Sabres Notebook: Rasmus Ristolainen returning to Buffalo for first time since trade

‘In some ways, the trade to Philadelphia has worked out for Ristolainen. Individually, underlying metrics show that Ristolainen has made a greater impact offensively at 5-on-5, and he’s been a workhorse for the Flyers, averaging 21:09 of ice time in 36 games. It’s possible, if not likely, Ristolainen will be traded again before the March 21 deadline, which would give the pending unrestricted free agent another chance at trying to experience the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time in his nine-year career.’

Sabres goalie Craig Anderson could be nearing return from upper-body injury

‘“If I waited another week or another two weeks and tried to really calm everything down, you’re still behind the eight ball with the conditioning and the timing,” he said. “I’m trying to kind of knock three birds with one stone here. Kind of continue to work through the injury while also being able to work through some conditioning and see the puck.”‘

Sabres’ Jack Quinn suffers lower-body injury; Craig Anderson practices

‘Quinn, who made his NHL debut Jan. 11, looked impressive in his first two NHL outings, consistently creating offense. In Thursday’s loss, he scored a power-play goal from the right circle 6:37 into the game and also assisted on center Dylan Cozens’ second-period goal. Quinn played 13 minutes, 15 seconds and pumped three shots on goal.’

Jack Quinn scheduled for MRI; will miss some time

‘General manager Kevyn Adams says that forward Jack Quinn got hurt in the first period of Thursday’s game against the Dallas Stars, but kept playing through it. He is having a MRI on Friday afternoon, and Adams says he will miss some time.’

Anderson returns to practice while Quinn undergoes injury evaluations

‘The good news on Anderson came as the Sabres sustained yet another loss to their forward group. Jack Quinn – who tallied his first NHL goal and assist against Dallas on Thursday – sustained a lower-body injury in that game and did not practice. The extent of his injury is still be evaluated.’

Huglen among Sabres prospects to watch in Minnesota’s series at Michigan

‘The Sabres packaged two picks to Vancouver during the 2019 NHL Draft to select the forward after an impressive career at Rosaeu High School and with the Fargo Force (USHL). The Minnesota native played 39 more games in Fargo, nearly averaging a point a game (15+20), including three goals and five assists in nine playoff contest.’