Timmins has struggled to stay healthy at the NHL level, failing to surpass 52 games played in all but one of his seven seasons. He has already missed Buffalo's first 14 games this season, but was back at practice on Monday. The 28-year-old defenseman had eight assists, 29 hits, and 81 blocks in 39 games last season.
Kulich has been sidelined for over a week with a concussio, but returned to practice on Monday. The 22-year-old Czech forward, has three points (1G / 2A) in eight games. It is unclear if he will be ready to play when Buffalo returns to action on Wednesday against the Ottawa Senators.
Lyon suffered an upper-body injury in training camp and has not played this season, but returned to practice on Monday. The Sabres have seen inconsistent goaltending from Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and Colten Ellis in the interim. They are eager for Lyon's return, hoping he can regain his form from last season, when he posted a 2.77 GAA and .907 SV% in 36 appearances (20-10-4).
With Alex Lyon (upper body) still out this season, the Sabres have leaned heavily on Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, but they will turn to Ellis for back-to-back starts on Thursday. The 26-year-old Ellis earned another start after a tremendous performance in Buffalo's previous game, stopping all 23 shots in a 2-0 shutout win over the San Jose Sharks. The Sabres enter Thursday's action as -131 road favourites against a struggling Anaheim Ducks team that has lost six of their last seven games (1-5-1).
Carrick has been in and out of the lineup this season and has missed the last week due to a mid-body injury. The 34-year-old Carrick is averaging 7:23 time-on-ice and has a -3 plus/minus in four games this season.
Helenius recorded an assist in Buffalo's previous game, a 2-0 win over the San Jose Sharks, but he will not play on Thursday as he tends to an upper-body injury. The 20-year-old Finnish forward is averaging 13:00 time-on-ice and has three points (1G / 2A) in 11 games.
With Alex Lyon (upper body) still out this season, the Sabres have leaned heavily on Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, but they will turn to Ellis for back-to-back starts on Thursday. The 26-year-old Ellis earned another start after a tremendous performance in Buffalo's previous game, stopping all 23 shots in a 2-0 shutout win over the San Jose Sharks. The Sabres enter Thursday's action as -131 road favourites against a struggling Anaheim Ducks team that has lost six of their last seven games (1-5-1).
Still without Alex Lyon (upper body), the Sabres have mostly relied on Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, but they will turn to Ellis on Tuesday. The 26-year-old Ellis has not played since October 12th, when he allowed two goals on nine shots (.778 SV%) in a relief performance in a 5-3 win over the Florida Panthers. Ellis has a 3.19 GAA and .864 SV% in three appearances (1-1-0). The Sabres enter Tuesday's contest as -143 road favourites against a San Jose Sharks team that has scored 16 goals in their past three games (2-1-0).
Still without Alex Lyon (upper body), the Sabres have mostly relied on Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, but they will turn to Ellis on Tuesday. The 26-year-old Ellis has not played since October 12th, when he allowed two goals on nine shots (.778 SV%) in a relief performance in a 5-3 win over the Florida Panthers. Ellis has a 3.19 GAA and .864 SV% in three appearances (1-1-0). The Sabres enter Tuesday's contest as -143 road favourites against a San Jose Sharks team that has scored 16 goals in their past three games (2-1-0).
Kulich (concussion) left practice on Friday and did not join Buffalo on their road trip. The 22-year-old Czech forward, has three points (1G / 2A) in eight games.
Kulich, a 22-year-old Czech forward, has three points (1G / 2A) in eight games, but could miss some time after suffering an upper-body injury at practice. The Sabres return to action on Saturday and it seems unlikely that Kulich will be available.
