Impact Greenway has missed the last nine games with the injury suffered in Carolina on Dec. 2. Greenway has two goals and five assists in 21 games this season.
DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
BUFFALO SABRES 11-10-1 · 4TH IN EAST, ATLANTIC
11-10-1 · 4TH IN EAST, ATLANTIC
Jordan Greenway - Game-time decision Thursday Greenway (upper body) will be a game-time decision versus Toronto on Thursday, according to Sabres' reporter Joe Yerdon.
"I Have Confidence in this Group" | Don Granato Following Practice Wednesday
DECEMBER 20, 2023 • YOUTUBE
"We've Shown That We Can Do It" | Rasmus Dahlin Following Practice
DECEMBER 20, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Jeff Skinner - Might return Thursday Skinner (upper body) felt good while participating in Wednesday's practice, though he might come down to being a game-time decision Thursday versus Toronto, per Paul Hamilton of WG...
Impact Skinner, who has 12 goals and 22 points in 30 appearances this year, worked alongside Tage Thompson and Alex Tuch during Wednesday's skate, and they will likely be his linemates if he returns Thursday. Meanwhile, Tyson Jost might be a healthy scratch to make room for Skinner. The veteran forward has missed the Sabres' past three games.
DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Rasmus Dahlin - Two-point effort against Jackets Dahlin scored an even-strength goal and added a power-play assist in Tuesday's 9-4 loss to the Blue Jackets.
Impact The 23-year-old blueliner continues to play well despite the struggles of the team around him. Over his last 16 games, Dahlin has five goals and 16 points while adding 55 shots on net, 36 hits and 33 blocked shots, but that production comes with a minus-9 rating.
DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dylan Cozens - Two points in ugly loss Cozens scored a goal and added an assist in Tuesday's 9-4 loss to the Blue Jackets.
Impact He helped set up Rasmus Dahlin just 30 seconds into the game for the opening tally, and Cozens also wired home Buffalo's final goal midway through the third period, but the team got thoroughly out-played in between. It's the second multi-point performance in the last three games for Cozens, and after a quiet November the 22-year-old has two goals and nine points over the last 11 contests.
DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen - Stuck with loss in relief Tuesday Luukkonen gave up five goals on 16 shots after replacing Devon Levi midway through the second period, taking the loss in Tuesday's 9-4 rout at the hands of the Blue Jackets.
Impact Just 22 seconds after Luukkonen entered the game, the Sabres gave up an odd-man rush that Kirill Marchenko converted to complete a natural hat trick, and things didn't get better for the netminder from there. Luukkonen has lost five straight decisions, stumbling to a rough 4.58 GAA and .828 save percentage over that stretch, and his playing time could dwindle quickly if he doesn't turn things around soon.
DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Devon Levi - Gets hook in Tuesday's rout Levi allowed four goals on 18 shots before being replaced by Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen midway through the second period in Tuesday's 9-4 loss to the Blue Jackets.
Impact Neither goalie got any help from his defense in a brutal team-wide performance by Buffalo, but it was a cheeky between-the-legs tally by Kirill Marchenko just before the first intermission that broke the spirit of the Sabres and their young netminder. Levi managed to avoid taking the decision and hasn't been tagged with a regulation loss in over a month, going 3-0-2 in his last seven appearances with a 2.87 GAA and .905 save percentage.
DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kirill Marchenko scores a NATURAL HAT TRICK in 9-4 W over the Sabres | Game Highlights (12/19/23)
DECEMBER 20, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Brett Murray - Reassigned to AHL Murray was moved to AHL Rochester on Wednesday, according to CapFriendly.com
Impact Murray has two goals and seven points in 12 contests with Rochester this season. He's also appeared in two games with Buffalo, recording no points, two PIM and four blocks while averaging 7:58 of ice time in that span.
DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Maple Leafs visit the Sabres after Matthews' 2-goal game
The Toronto Maple Leafs visit the Buffalo Sabres after Auston Matthews scored two goals in the Maple Leafs' 5-2 loss to the New York RangersDECEMBER 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Focus falls on Sabres coach Don Granato after Buffalo is embarrassed in 9-4 loss to Columbus
The focus of blame in Buffalo is falling on coach Don Granato after the floundering Sabres were left embarrassed in a 9-4 loss to ColumbusDECEMBER 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kirill Marchenko scores 3 during 7-goal goal surge in Blue Jackets' 9-4 win over Sabres
Kirill Marchenko scored three consecutive goals, including a nifty shot through his legs, for a natural hat trick, and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the spiraling Buffalo Sabres 9...DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Devon Levi - Starting versus Columbus Levi will guard the home goal versus the Blue Jackets on Tuesday, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.
Impact Levi is 3-0-1 with seven goals allowed over his last four appearances. He'll get a favorable matchup to keep the good times rolling Tuesday, as the Blue Jackets have lost five of their last eight games.
DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Buffalo Sabres Preview | CBJ Today (12/14/23)
DECEMBER 19, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Eric Robinson Joins Sabres Live | Buffalo Sabres
DECEMBER 19, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Zemgus Girgensons - Nearing return to lineup Girgensons (lower body) may still be available before the upcoming Christmas break, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports Tuesday.
Impact Girgensons won't be an option versus Columbus on Tuesday but at least seems to be trending in the right direction. With Jeff Skinner (upper body) also close to returning, Girgensons could struggle to secure a spot in the lineup, especially with youngster Jack Quinn (Achilles) cleared to play.
DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jeff Skinner - Upgraded to day-to-day Skinner (upper body) won't play against Columbus on Tuesday but is now considered day-to-day, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports.
Impact Skinner will be out of action for his third consecutive contest due to his lingering upper-body issue. In his last five outings, the veteran winger garnered two goals on 18 shots and two assists while averaging 16:52 of ice time. Zach Benson figures to remain in a top-six role while Skinner is sidelined.
DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jordan Greenway - Won't play Tuesday Greenway (upper body) will remain unavailable against the Blue Jackets on Tuesday, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.
Impact Greenway joined the Sabres for their recent three-game road trip but was unable to get into the lineup. With his absence Tuesday, the 26-year-old winger is running out of time to play before the holiday break. The return of Jack Quinn (Achilles) will certainly limit Greenway's chances of taking a top-six role once cleared to play.
DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jack Quinn - Returning against Jackets Quinn (Achilles) will make his season debut versus Columbus on Tuesday.
Impact Quinn is coming off a fantastic rookie campaign in which he put up 14 goals and 23 assists, including six power-play points, in 75 contests. Given the amount of time the 22-year-old center has already missed, he may not be able to repeat that level of production in 2023-24 but should still be a top-half fantasy target.
DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jacob Bryson - Designated for waivers Bryson was waived by the Sabres on Monday, Chris Johnston of The Athletic reports.
Impact Bryson's demotion comes after the blueliner served as a healthy scratch for the last 20 games. With Jack Quinn (Achilles) expected to return soon, shifting Bryson to the minors will provide Buffalo with the necessary roster opening. Bryson should see significantly more minutes with AHL Rochester once he clears waivers.
DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jack Quinn - Might play Tuesday Quinn (Achilles) may be ready to suit up versus the Blue Jackets on Tuesday, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports.
Impact Quinn was originally expected to be out until January but it seems the 22-year-old center is ahead of schedule. The Ottawa native recorded 14 goals and 23 assists in 75 games during his rookie campaign but will be hard-pressed to reach those numbers this season after missing the first two months of the season.
DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Buffalo and Columbus hit the ice in Eastern Conference play
The Buffalo Sabres take on the Columbus Blue Jackets in Eastern Conference actionDECEMBER 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rasmus Dahlin - Physical presence in loss Dahlin recorded four shots along with five hits and three blocked shots in the Sabres' 2-0 loss to the Coyotes on Saturday.
Impact While Dahlin was unable to hit the scoresheet Saturday, he still filled the stat sheet, recording four shots, five hits, and three blocked shots in 25:35 TOI. This snaps a three-game point streak that the Swedish defenseman carried into this game. Dahlin will continue to log minutes on the top defensive pairing and top power-play unit.
DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen - Suffers tough loss Luukkonen stopped 20 of 22 shots in the Sabres' 2-0 loss to the Coyotes on Saturday.
Impact Luukkonen allowed a goal in the second and third period, but received no offensive support after being outdueled by Karel Vejmelka. This loss drops the Finnish netminder's record to 6-7-1 with a 2.92 GAA and a .901 save percentage. Luukkonen's next possible start could come Tuesday versus Columbus.
DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
