Buffalo Sabres News

Thompson was not able to travel to Canada for Tuesday's game due to COVID-19 international travel rules, so he'll be replaced by Mark Jankowski vs. the Senators.

Luukkonen suffered a lower-body injury last Tuesday and was listed as week-to-week, so moving him to IR created a roster spot for reinforcements. He'll be eligible to be activated whenever he is healthy.

Samuelsson has scored two goals with 13 assists (15 points) in 20 AHL games this season. Monday will be his season debut but has appeared in 12 NHL games since being drafted in the second round in 2018.

Zucker has been out since December 19th but was on the ice for Sunday's practice and will be a game-time decision for Monday's game in Vegas. Zucker skated on a line with Brian Boyle and Kasperi Kapanen in the session and has 11 points (4G / 7A) in 30 games this season.

Bryson picked up an upper-body injury during Saturday's loss in Detroit and will miss the rematch vs. the Red Wings on Monday. Will Butcher will draw into the lineup to replace him.

Krebs missed four games while in COVID-19 protocol but is expected to play Monday after being a full participant in Sunday's practice. Krebs skated on the third line with Vinnie Hinostroza and Kyle Okposo on his wings.

Thompson has missed the last two games but will replace Zemgus Girgensons in the lineup on Saturday. Thompson has been terrific this season, scoring 12 goals with 11 assists (23 points) in 34 games.

Luukkonen suffered a lower-body injury in Tuesday's loss to the Lightning and is expected to miss at least a few weeks. The Sabres' goaltending situation is a mess right now with Luukkonen and Dustin Tokarski listed as week-to-week and both Craig Anderson and Malcolm Subban out month-to-month. That currently leaves Aaron Dell and the recently signed Michael Houser as their two active goalies.

Quinn was the No.8 overall pick in the 2020 NHL Draft and could make his NHL debut on Tuesday. Quinn was on the ice for Monday's practice, skating with Dylan Cozens and Vinnie Hinostroza. The 20-year-old winger has 12 goals and 14 assists (26 points) in 20 AHL games this season.

Thompson was missing from Monday's practice after being added to the COVID-19 protocol list. Jack Quinn was recalled from Rochester (AHL) and skated in the top-6 in Thompson's absence.

The Sabres placed three more players in COVID-19 protocol, bringing their total to five players ahead of their game Thursday vs. the Sharks. Dylan Cozens is expected to be back in the lineup tomorrow, replacing Krebs on the second line.

The Sabres placed three more players in COVID-19 protocol, bringing their total to five players ahead of their game Thursday vs. the Sharks. With Tuch out, the Sabres are expected to reunite Jeff Skinner, Tage Thompson and Victor Olofsson.

Lafferty was a fourth-round pick in 2014 and is in his third season with the Penguins. The 26-year-old winger has picked up just two assists in 10 games this season.