Henri Jokiharju (illness) is expected to return to the Sabres' lineup on Sunday vs. Chicago.
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Jokiharju (illness) will not play against the Bruins on Tuesday.
Jokiharju was a late scratch from Tuesday's game, with Sabres head coach Don Granato only hinting that "someone" was feeling under the weather when talking to the media earlier in the day. Jokiharju is off to a relatively productive start to his 2023-24 season, registering two goals and five assists across the first 15 games. Ryan Johnson will draw into the lineup in place of Jokiharju.
Henri Jokiharju has been activated from the injured reserve (lower body) and will return Tuesday vs. Seattle.
Jokiharju has not played since Dec. 9th due to a lower-body injury but was activated off the injured reserve Tuesday. Prior to his injury, the 23-year-old has one goal, three assists, 20 SOG, 12 PIMs and a +2 plus/minus through 16 games.
Henri Jokiharju will be back in the Sabres' lineup Tuesday vs. the Canucks
Henri Jokiharju will return to the Sabres lineup Tuesday vs. the Canucks.
Jokiharju has not played since October 20th vs. Calgary where he left early in the game after sustaining a facial fracture injury. The 23-year-old defenseman will be a welcome addition to the Sabres' blueline when he returns as expected either Tuesday or Wednesday after being cleared Monday. Through four games in 2022-23 prior to the injury, he was a +3 plus/minus with one assist and one SOG.
Henri Jokiharju (facial fracture) was cleared and will likely play Tuesday or Wednesday.
Jokiharju has not played since October 20th vs. Calgary where he left early in the game after sustaining a facial fracture injury. The 23-year-old defenseman will be a welcome addition to the Sabres' blueline when he returns as expected either Tuesday or Wednesday after being cleared Monday. Through four games in 2022-23 prior to the injury, he was a +3 plus/minus with one assist and one SOG.
Jokiharju broke a bone under his nose and is week-to-week.
Jokiharju took a puck to the face in Calgary last Thursday and is week-to-week with a broken bone under his nose. Ilya Lyubushkin and Owen Power have taken on larger roles with both Jokiharju and Mattias Samuelsson out.
The Sabres have placed Henri Jokiharju (face) on IR.
Jokiharju (lower-body) will return to the Sabres lineup on Thursday.
Jokiharju has missed the last six games with a lower-body injury but will Thursday vs. the Golden Knights. Jokiharju will replace Mark Pysyk on the Sabres blueline and will play on PP2. He has three goals and nine assists (12 points) in 36 games this season.
Jokiharju (lower-body) took part in Wednesday's practice and could be back in the lineup on Thursday.
Jokiharju has missed the last six games with a lower-body injury and head coach Don Granato said that he is "really close" to returning to the lineup. Monitor his status during Thursday's morning skate.
Jokiharju (lower-body) will not play Friday and is doubtful to play Sunday.
Jokiharju suffered a lower-body injury in Montreal on Wednesday and will not play Friday in St. Louis. Robert Hagg will be back in the Sabres' lineup to replace him.
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Jokiharju (lower-body) will return to the Sabres lineup on Monday.
Jokiharju has been out since the season opener but will replace Will Butcher in the lineup on Monday. Jokiharju has 23 points (7G / 16A) in 116 games with the Sabres.
Jokiharju (lower-body) is expected to miss at least a couple of weeks.
Mittelstadt played 16:39 TOI before leaving the season opener with a lower-body injury. The Sabres announced today that he'll miss at least a couple of weeks, which creates a hole on the blueline next to Rasmus Dahlin. Will Butcher was elevated into that role in Friday's practice.
The Sabres have re-signed Henri Jokiharju to a three-year, $7.5 million contract.
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Jokiharju will be a healthy scratch on Sunday.
Jokiharju (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision on Tuesday.
Jokiharju missed the Sabres' morning skate on Tuesday with what the Sabres are calling a "very minor" injury. He's listed as a game-time decision for tonight's game vs. the Rangers and will be replaced by Matt Irwin if he's unavailable.
The Sabres have acquired Henri Jokiharju from the Blackhawks for Alex Nylander.
The Blackhawks have assigned Henri Jokiharju to Rockford (AHL).
Jokiharju came up for one game but has been returned to the AHL because Brent Seabrook is expected to play on Sunday. Jokiharju goes back to Rockford, where he has picked one goal and eight assists (nine points) in nine games.
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Jokiharju will draw into the Blackhawks lineup on Friday.
The Blackhawks have recalled Henri Jokiharju from Rockford (AHL).
With Brent Seabrook (abdomen) out and Carl Dahlstrom (illness) questionable, Jokiharju has been called up and will likely be in the lineup on Friday. Jokiharju has picked up a point-per-game (1G / 8A) in nine games with Rockford since being sent down. He is one of the Blackhawks best defensemen and could remain with the team moving forward as they continue their hunt for the playoffs.