Sam Lafferty - NHL News & Rumors

Opens scoring in loss Lafferty scored a goal on five shots and added two hits in Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Kraken.

Impact Lafferty gave the Sabres a positive start with a goal 2:37 into the contest. The winger hadn't scored since Nov. 7, a span of 18 games in which he had just two assists, though he also missed 10 contests due to a lower-body injury in that span. When healthy, Lafferty has been a bottom-six fixture for the Sabres. He has contributed just four points with 24 shots on net, 47 hits, 18 PIM and a minus-2 rating over 32 appearances. The Sabres have deployed seven defensemen in back-to-back contests, and having just 11 forwards in the lineup could open up a little extra playing time for Lafferty if head coach Lindy Ruff stick with that composition.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Jack Quinn And Sam Lafferty Score In Buffalo Sabres Loss To Seattle Kraken | Full Game Highlights

JANUARY 12 • YOUTUBE

Provides helper Lafferty managed an assist, three shots on goal and three hits in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Stars.

Impact Lafferty has a helper in two of the last three games. The 29-year-old has also recorded 12 hits over six contests since he returned from a lower-body injury. Lafferty is firmly in a fourth-line role and is unlikely to get much of a consistent look anywhere else in the lineup. He's at three points, 18 shots on net, 39 hits, 18 PIM and a minus-3 rating through 28 appearances in his first year with the Sabres.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Garners assist in win Lafferty provided an assist and two hits in Friday's 6-2 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact The helper was Lafferty's first point in four games since he missed nine contests due to a lower-body injury. The 29-year-old forward plays on the fourth line, so he isn't expected to chip in a lot of offense. He's been limited to two points, 15 shots on net, 16 PIM, 35 hits and a minus-2 rating over 26 appearances this season, a level of production way down from when he had 13 goals and 24 points over 79 regular-season outings with the Canucks in 2023-24.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return Friday Lafferty (lower body) is expected back in the lineup against the Maple Leafs on Friday, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports.

Impact Lafferty previously told reporters he would be ready to go if needed, something that did come to fruition after Jordan Greenway (undisclosed) was ruled out long-term. For his part, the 29-year-old Laffeerty has struggled this season with just one point in 22 games while chipping in only 27 hits, 13 shots and 14 PIM. If he doesn't start producing now, Lafferty could be in danger of losing minutes to Ryan McLeod (undisclosed) once McLeod is cleared to play.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available if called upon Lafferty (lower body) told reporters he is healthy and could be available against the Maple Leafs on Friday if called upon, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

Impact Lafferty remains on injured reserve but could be activated in the coming days if given the all-clear. Considering the 29-year-old forward has registered just one point in his last 22 outings, few fantasy players will be anxiously awaiting his return to the lineup. In order to activate Lafferty off injured reserve, the Sabres will need to make a corresponding roster move by either sending a player down to the minors or placing Jordan Greenway (undisclosed) on injured reserve.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Added to injured reserve Lafferty was placed on injured reserve Thursday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Lafferty was already considered week-to-week, so this news doesn't alter his timetable. He has a goal, 14 PIM and 27 hits in 22 outings in 2024-25. When healthy, Lafferty might draw back onto the fourth line, which would likely result in Nicolas Aube-Kubel moving to the press box.

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed week-to-week Lafferty (lower body) didn't practice Monday and is week-to-week, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports.

Impact Lafferty sat out Saturday's 3-0 loss to the Islanders after being injured in Friday's 4-3 overtime defeat versus Vancouver. He has earned one goal, 13 shots on net and 27 hits through 22 appearances this season. During Lafferty's absence, Nicolas Aube-Kubel and Tyson Kozak could see playing time in the bottom six.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely for Saturday Lafferty (lower body) is not expected to be available Saturday versus the Islanders, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports.

Impact Lafferty sustained the injury Friday versus the Canucks, and it appears it will cost him time. Nicolas Aube-Kubel will likely replace Lafferty in the lineup as a fourth-line option.

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Exits Friday's game Lafferty sustained a lower-body injury during Friday's tilt versus Vancouver and won't return.

Impact Lafferty entered Friday's action with one point (a goal), 14 PIM and 26 hits in 21 appearances with the Sabres in 2024-25. He logged 4:02 of ice time before exiting the game against the Canucks. Unless Lafferty can return Saturday versus the Islanders, Nicolas Aube-Kubel will probably serve on the fourth line.

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Finds twine Thursday Lafferty scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 6-1 win over the Rangers.

Impact The goal was Lafferty's first point through 13 appearances this season. The Sabres got contributions from all over the lineup Thursday, which has been a bit of a rarity early in 2024-25. Lafferty has added seven shots on net, 18 hits, 10 PIM and a minus-1 rating while averaging 9:49 of ice time per game in a fourth-line role.

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sam Lafferty Scores First Goal As A Sabre in 6-1 Win Over New York Rangers | Full Game Highlights

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Sabres' Sam Lafferty Buries Backhander To Chase Rangers' Igor Shesterkin

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • YOUTUBE

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NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • NHL.COM

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NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • NHL.COM

Filling fourth-line role Lafferty has no points through his first 10 appearances of the season.

Impact Lafferty has been scratched only once, though he saw a season-low 6:44 of ice time in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Islanders. The 29-year-old can chip in some depth scoring -- he had 24 points in 74 regular-season outings with the Canucks last year. He's added 15 hits, eight PIM and three shots on goal in 2024-25, and until he displays a scoring touch, he can be overlooked in fantasy.

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

"The Little Things Add Up" | Tage Thompson & Sam Lafferty Ahead Of Buffalo Sabres Season Opener

OCTOBER 4, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Signs two-year deal Lafferty signed a two-year, $4 million contract with the Sabres on Monday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Impact Lafferty had 13 goals, 24 points and 192 hits in 79 contests with the Canucks in 2023-24. He might get a bit more ice time with Buffalo than he did in Vancouver -- he averaged 11:53 last season -- but the 29-year-old shouldn't be counted on to consistently serve in anything more than a third-line role.

JULY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rights moved in Mikheyev trade Lafferty's negotiating rights, along with Ilya Mikheyev and a second-round pick in 2025, were traded from the Canucks to the Blackhawks for a fourth-round pick in 2027 on Wednesday...

Impact Lafferty had not agreed to a contract at the time of the trade, but the Blackhawks will have until Sunday night to negotiate with him exclusively before free agency opens Monday. If he signs with Chicago, this would be Lafferty's second stint with the team. He earned 32 points over 97 contests across parts of two seasons with the Blackhawks, and he continued his solid depth scoring with 24 points in 79 outings with the Canucks in 2023-24.

JUNE 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

PLAYOFFS | Sam Lafferty | Vancouver Canucks Sam Lafferty speaks with the media Wednesday evening.

MAY 2, 2024 • NHL.COM

Nets goal in Saturday's win Lafferty scored a goal, doled out four hits and blocked two shots in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Oilers.

Impact Lafferty opened the scoring late in the first period. The tally snapped his seven-game point drought. The 29-year-old has mainly seen fourth-line usage lately, limiting his ability to get involved on offense. He's at a career-high 13 goals with 11 assists, 76 shots on net, 191 hits and a plus-5 rating through 77 contests overall.

APRIL 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies in loss Lafferty scored a goal on two shots and doled out eight hits in Monday's 3-2 loss to the Kings.

Impact Lafferty was one of four Canucks with five or more hits in the contest, but their physicality didn't intimidate the Kings. The goal was Lafferty's first since Feb. 22, and he has just two points over his last 13 games. For the season, the 29-year-old winger is at 23 points, 71 shots on net, 155 hits and a plus-8 rating through 69 appearances.

MARCH 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Canucks' Sam Lafferty Evens Score With Strong Individual Effort

MARCH 26, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Chips in with helper Lafferty logged an assist, three hits, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Canadiens.

Impact Lafferty snapped a 10-game point drought when he assisted on the second of Nikita Zadorov's two goals in the game. The 29-year-old Lafferty has been all over the Canucks' lineup this season, but his recent lack of offense has kept him in a bottom-six role. He's at 22 points, 69 shots on net, 143 hits, 32 PIM and a plus-9 rating through 67 appearances.

MARCH 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies in loss Lafferty scored a goal in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Kraken.

Impact The puck didn't take a very direct route in, bouncing off a Kraken defenseman and Lafferty following Pius Suter's shot. The tally was Lafferty's first since Jan. 13, a span of 12 games in which he logged just a single assist. The 28-year-old spent some time in the top six early in the year, but with the Canucks loading up for the playoffs, he's likely to remain on the fourth line when he plays going forward. Lafferty has 11 goals, 21 points, 54 shots on net, 106 hits and a plus-13 rating through 56 appearances.

FEBRUARY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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