Player News

Player Update (Sun Dec 3, 2023) - Buries penalty shot

Olofsson scored on a penalty shot in Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Predators.

Player Update (Sun Dec 3, 2023) - Loses close game

Luukkonen stopped 27 of 29 shots in Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Predators.

Injury Update (Sun Dec 3, 2023) - Update coming Monday

Head coach Don Granato expects to have an update on Tuch (undisclosed) on Monday, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports.

Injury Update (Sun Dec 3, 2023) - Making progress

Thompson (upper body) has been skating alone, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports.

Player Update (Sun Dec 3, 2023) - Draws start Sunday

Luukkonen will face the Predators at home Sunday, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

Injury Update (Sun Dec 3, 2023) - Out Sunday

Greenway (upper body) will not be available Sunday against Nashville, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports.

Player Update (Sat Dec 2, 2023) - Losses keep stacking up

Comrie made 29 saves in a 6-2 loss to Carolina on Saturday.

Injury Update (Sat Dec 2, 2023) - Exits with upper-body injury

Greenway (upper body) won't return to Saturday's game versus the Hurricanes.

Player Update (Sat Dec 2, 2023) - Starting versus Hurricanes

Comrie will protect the road goal versus the Hurricanes on Saturday, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.

Player Update (Fri Dec 1, 2023) - Hot streak continues

Dahlin recorded a goal and an assist in Thursday's 6-4 loss against the Blues.

Player Update (Thu Nov 30, 2023) - Slated to face Blues

Luukkonen is expected to start on the road against St. Louis on Thursday, per Matthew DeFranks of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Injury Update (Wed Nov 29, 2023) - Designated week-to-week

Girgensons (lower body) is considered week-to-week, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports.

Injury Update (Wed Nov 29, 2023) - Still week-to-week

Thompson (upper body) is progressing well but remains week-to-week, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports.

Injury Update (Wed Nov 29, 2023) - Could return in January

Quinn (Achilles) is expected to be ready to play around the start of the new year, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports.

Player Update (Wed Nov 29, 2023) - Returns to AHL

Kulich was reassigned to AHL Rochester on Wednesday.

Player Update (Wed Nov 29, 2023) - Available Thursday

Greenway (personal) will be an option to play Thursday against St. Louis, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

Player Update (Wed Nov 29, 2023) - Summoned from AHL

Biro was called up by Buffalo on Wednesday, per Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.

Player Update (Tue Nov 28, 2023) - Sent to AHL Rochester

Levi was loaned to AHL Rochester on Tuesday.

Player Update (Mon Nov 27, 2023) - Good to go Monday

Samuelsson (upper body) is in Monday's lineup against the Rangers, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

Player Update (Mon Nov 27, 2023) - Guarding goal Monday

Luukkonen will defend the road net Monday against the Rangers, according to Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.

Player Update (Mon Nov 27, 2023) - Game-time decision

Samuelsson (upper body) will be a game-time decision against the Rangers on Monday, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

Player Update (Sat Nov 25, 2023) - Yanked after one frame

Comrie made 14 saves on 18 shots and was replaced by Devon Levi to start the second period of Saturday's 7-2 loss to the Devils.

Injury Update (Sat Nov 25, 2023) - Won't finish Saturday's game

Samuelsson (upper body) won't return to Saturday's game versus the Devils.

Player Update (Sat Nov 25, 2023) - Starting in New Jersey

Comrie will defend the road net Saturday against New Jersey, per Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.

Injury Update (Sat Nov 25, 2023) - Goes on injured reserve

Girgensons was placed on injured reserve Saturday after suffering a lower-body injury Friday versus the Penguins, according to Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.

Injury Update (Sat Nov 25, 2023) - Set to miss next two games

Greenway (personal) won't be available for Buffalo's next two games, starting with Saturday's contest against New Jersey, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

Player Update (Sat Nov 25, 2023) - Recalled from AHL

Kulich was recalled from AHL Rochester on Saturday, per Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.

Player Update (Sat Nov 25, 2023) - Recalled from AHL

Rosen was recalled from AHL Rochester on Friday, according to Kevin Oklobzija of Pickin' Splinters.

Injury Update (Fri Nov 24, 2023) - Exits Friday's contest

Girgensons (lower body) will not return to Friday's game against the Penguins.

Player Update (Fri Nov 24, 2023) - Guarding home crease Friday

Luukkonen is expected to start at home against Pittsburgh on Friday.

Player Update (Fri Nov 24, 2023) - Playing Friday

Benson will play in his 10th game of the season Friday versus Pittsburgh, per Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.

Player Update (Wed Nov 22, 2023) - Rocking four-game, five-point run

Peterka scored a goal in the first period of Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to Washington.

Player Update (Wed Nov 22, 2023) - So close, but yet so far from win

Levi made 26 saves in a 4-3 overtime loss to the Capitals on Wednesday.

Player Update (Wed Nov 22, 2023) - Set to start Wednesday

Levi is expected to start on the road against Washington on Wednesday, per Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.

Injury Update (Tue Nov 21, 2023) - Has begun skating

Quinn (Achilles) has started doing rehab skates according to coach Don Granato on Tuesday, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

Player Update (Mon Nov 20, 2023) - Nets power-play goal

Skinner scored a power-play goal in a 3-2 victory over Chicago on Sunday.

Player Update (Sun Nov 19, 2023) - Has three-point game

Dahlin supplied a goal and two assists in Buffalo's 3-2 win over Chicago on Sunday.

Player Update (Sun Nov 19, 2023) - Nets power-play goal

Skinner found the back of the net in a 3-2 victory over Chicago on Sunday.

Player Update (Sun Nov 19, 2023) - Guarding cage Sunday

Luukkonen will be stationed between the pipes in Chicago on Sunday, Tracey Myers of NHL.com reports.

Player Update (Sat Nov 18, 2023) - Set to return Sunday

Jokiharju (illness) is expected to return to the lineup Sunday against Chicago, according to Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550.

Player Update (Fri Nov 17, 2023) - Unimpressive in return

Comrie allowed three goals on 18 shots in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Jets.

Injury Update (Fri Nov 17, 2023) - Lands on injured reserve

Thompson (upper body) was designated for injured reserve Friday, per the NHL media site.

Player Update (Fri Nov 17, 2023) - Heads to AHL

Rousek was returned to AHL Rochester on Friday, per the NHL media site.

Injury Update (Fri Nov 17, 2023) - Out Friday

Jokiharju (illness) participated in Friday's practice, but he's still expected to miss the evening's game versus Winnipeg.

Player Update (Fri Nov 17, 2023) - Expected back Friday

Greenway (undisclosed) is slated to play against the Jets on Friday.

Player Update (Fri Nov 17, 2023) - Facing Jets

Comrie (lower body) will defend the visiting crease in Winnipeg on Friday, according to John Lu of TSN.

Player Update (Fri Nov 17, 2023) - Back in lineup Friday

Benson (lower body) was taken off injured reserve and is expected to play Friday in Winnipeg, according to Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News.

Player Update (Thu Nov 16, 2023) - Good to go Friday

Tuch (upper body) said he will be ready to play Friday in Winnipeg, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

Injury Update (Wed Nov 15, 2023) - Week-to-week, not month-to-month

Thompson (upper body) is week-to-week but not month-to-month, coach Don Granato told Joe Yerdon of the Bleacher Report on Wednesday.

Injury Update (Wed Nov 15, 2023) - Sore after blocking shot Tuesday

Greenway is sore after blocking a shot during Tuesday's 5-2 loss to Boston, but he's still expected to practice Thursday in the hope that the 26-year-old will be available Friday versus Winnipeg, per Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.

Injury Update (Wed Nov 15, 2023) - Will travel with team

Comrie (lower body) is close to returning and will travel with the Sabres on their upcoming road trip, which begins with a contest in Winnipeg on Friday, according to Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.

Injury Update (Wed Nov 15, 2023) - Week-to-week, not month-to-month

Thompson (upper body) is week-to-week, but not month-to-month, coach Don Granato told Joe Yerdon of the Bleacher Report on Wednesday.

Injury Update (Wed Nov 15, 2023) - Expected to play during road trip

Benson (lower body) has a "good chance" to play during the Sabres' upcoming three-game road trip according to coach Don Granato, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports Wednesday.

Injury Update (Tue Nov 14, 2023) - Will miss significant time

Thompson (upper body) will miss significant time according to head coach Don Granato, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

Injury Update (Tue Nov 14, 2023) - Sustains another injury

Thompson won't return to Tuesday's game versus the Bruins due to an upper-body injury.

Player Update (Tue Nov 14, 2023) - Returns to contest

Thompson (lower body) returned to Tuesday's game versus the Bruins at the start of the second period, Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic reports.

Injury Update (Tue Nov 14, 2023) - Questionable to return

Thompson (lower body) is questionable to return to Tuesday's game versus the Bruins.

Injury Update (Tue Nov 14, 2023) - Unavailable Tuesday

Jokiharju (illness) won't play Tuesday against Boston, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.

Player Update (Tue Nov 14, 2023) - Starting against Bruins

Levi will patrol the home crease against Boston on Tuesday, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

Player Update (Mon Nov 13, 2023) - Assigned to AHL

Biro (upper body) was activated from injured reserve and assigned to AHL Rochester on Monday.

Injury Update (Mon Nov 13, 2023) - Won't play Tuesday

Tuch (upper body) won't play Tuesday against Boston, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

Player Update (Mon Nov 13, 2023) - Set to return Tuesday

Krebs is expected to return to the lineup Tuesday versus Boston after missing Saturday's 4-0 loss to Pittsburgh because of a family matter, according to Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.

Player Update (Sat Nov 11, 2023) - Starting in Pittsburgh

Luukkonen will protect the road net Saturday against Pittsburgh, according to Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff.

Injury Update (Sat Nov 11, 2023) - Not playing Saturday

Tuch (upper body) won't play Saturday versus Pittsburgh, according to Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.

Player Update (Sat Nov 11, 2023) - Removed from IR

Samuelsson (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Saturday, per the NHL media site.

Player Update (Sat Nov 11, 2023) - Sent to WHL

Savoie was assigned to WHL Wenatchee on Saturday.

Player Update (Sat Nov 11, 2023) - Flashes two-way game

Power registered an assist and three blocked shots in Friday's 3-2 win over the Wild.

Injury Update (Fri Nov 10, 2023) - Unavailable Friday

Tuch (upper body) is not expected to play Friday against the Wild, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports.

Player Update (Fri Nov 10, 2023) - In goal Friday

Levi will be stationed between the pipes for Friday's home matchup with the Wild, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

Injury Update (Fri Nov 10, 2023) - Questionable Friday

Tuch (upper body) will be a game-time decision Friday versus Minnesota.

Player Update (Fri Nov 10, 2023) - Returns to action Friday

Cozens (upper body) will return to the lineup Friday versus Minnesota.

Injury Update (Fri Nov 10, 2023) - Might return Friday

Samuelsson (lower body) could be an option to face Minnesota on Friday.

Injury Update (Fri Nov 10, 2023) - Practicing in regular jersey

Cozens (upper body) is back at practice in a regular jersey Friday, albeit with a full face shield, according to Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550.

Injury Update (Thu Nov 9, 2023) - Drawing closer to return

Comrie (lower body) felt good after participating in Thursday's skate, but he's likely to get into a few more practices before returning, per Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550

Injury Update (Thu Nov 9, 2023) - Misses practice Thursday

Tuch is day-to-day with upper-body injury that forced him to miss practice Thursday, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

Player Update (Tue Nov 7, 2023) - Facing Hurricanes

Luukkonen will defend the road net Tuesday against Carolina, per Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News.

Injury Update (Mon Nov 6, 2023) - Not practicing yet

Cozens (upper body) may be able to practice in a few days, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports, indicating he won't be available to play Tuesday against Carolina.

Injury Update (Mon Nov 6, 2023) - Lands on IR

Biro (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Monday.

Player Update (Mon Nov 6, 2023) - Recalled from conditioning loan

Savoie (shoulder) was recalled from his conditioning loan with AHL Rochester on Monday.

Player Update (Sat Nov 4, 2023) - Buy-cold window officially closed

Tuch scored twice in Saturday's 6-4 win over Toronto.

Player Update (Sat Nov 4, 2023) - Wins in first start since injury

Levi made 25 saves in a 6-4 win over Toronto on Saturday.

Player Update (Sat Nov 4, 2023) - Unavailable Saturday

Cozens (upper body) is expected to miss Saturday's game against Toronto, according to Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550.

Player Update (Sat Nov 4, 2023) - Unavailable Saturday

Cozens (undisclosed) is expected to miss Saturday's game against Toronto, according to Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550.

Player Update (Sat Nov 4, 2023) - Slated to start Saturday

Levi (lower body) is expected to start in Saturday's road contest versus Toronto, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550.

Player Update (Sat Nov 4, 2023) - Summoned from AHL

Johnson was called up from AHL Rochester and will make his NHL debut Saturday versus Toronto.

Injury Update (Sat Nov 4, 2023) - Goes on injured reserve

Samuelsson (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, per the NHL media site.

Player Update (Sat Nov 4, 2023) - Summoned from AHL

Johnson was called up from AHL Rochester on Saturday, per the AHL transaction list.

Player Update (Fri Nov 3, 2023) - Awful versus Flyers

Luukkonen stopped 14 of 19 shots in Friday's 5-1 loss to the Flyers.

Injury Update (Fri Nov 3, 2023) - Suffers injury Friday

Samuelsson (lower body) will not return to Friday's game against the Flyers.

Injury Update (Fri Nov 3, 2023) - Placed on injured reserve

The Sabres have put Benson (lower body) on injured reserve Friday, Sabres insider Joe Yerdon reports.

Player Update (Fri Nov 3, 2023) - Starting Friday

Luukkonen will defend the home crease versus Philadelphia on Friday, according to Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News.

Player Update (Thu Nov 2, 2023) - Up with Sabres

Rousek was summoned by Buffalo on Thursday.

Player Update (Thu Nov 2, 2023) - Finishes serving suspension

Clifton is eligible to return to the lineup Friday against Philadelphia after serving his two-game suspension for an illegal check to the head of New Jersey's Nico Hischier on Oct. 27.

Player Update (Wed Nov 1, 2023) - Between pipes Wednesday

Luukkonen will tend the twine for Wednesday's road clash with the Flyers, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

Player Update (Wed Nov 1, 2023) - Good to return as backup Wednesday

Levi (lower body) will serve as the backup goaltender in Buffalo's road game versus Philadelphia on Wednesday, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

Player Update (Tue Oct 31, 2023) - Added to NHL roster

Biro was recalled by the Sabres on Tuesday.

Injury Update (Tue Oct 31, 2023) - Considered week-to-week

Benson is week-to-week with a lower-body injury.

Player Update (Sun Oct 29, 2023) - Blanks Avs on Sunday

Luukkonen turned aside all 23 shots he faced in Sunday's 4-0 win over the Avalanche.

Player Update (Sun Oct 29, 2023) - Sent down

Cooley was assigned to AHL Rochester on Sunday.

Injury Update (Sat Oct 28, 2023) - Facing extended absence

Comrie (lower body) is considered week-to-week, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

Player Update (Sat Oct 28, 2023) - Set to start Sunday

Luukkonen is expected to guard the home crease Sunday versus Colorado, per Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550.

Player Update (Sat Oct 28, 2023) - Handed two-game suspension

Clifton has been suspended for two games following a check to the head of Nico Hischier in Friday's loss to the Devils.

Player Update (Sat Oct 28, 2023) - Handed two-game suspension

Clifton will be suspended for two games following a check to the head of Nico Hischier in Friday's loss to the Devils.

Injury Update (Sat Oct 28, 2023) - Could be back Wednesday

Levi (lower body) might be available to suit up as the backup goalie Wednesday against Philadelphia, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

Injury Update (Sat Oct 28, 2023) - Facing extended absence

Comrie (lower body) is week-to-week according to GM Kevyn Adams, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

Player Update (Sat Oct 28, 2023) - Called up Saturday

Cooley was recalled from AHL Rochester on Saturday.

Player Update (Fri Oct 27, 2023) - Strikes for goal in loss

Thompson scored a goal on two shots and added two hits in Friday's 5-4 loss to the Devils.

Player Update (Fri Oct 27, 2023) - Deposits goal in loss

Cozens scored a goal in Friday's 5-4 loss to the Devils.

Player Update (Fri Oct 27, 2023) - Set for hearing

Clifton will have a hearing Saturday after his check to the head on Nico Hischier in Friday's loss to the Devils.

Injury Update (Fri Oct 27, 2023) - Suffers injury Friday

Comrie (lower body) will not return to Friday's tilt against the Devils.

Player Update (Fri Oct 27, 2023) - Expected to start versus Devils

Comrie is slated to tend the twine on the road against New Jersey on Friday, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports.

Injury Update (Thu Oct 26, 2023) - Not quite ready to return

Levi (lower body) isn't quite ready to return Friday versus New Jersey, and the Sabres see no reason to rush the process, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.

Player Update (Tue Oct 24, 2023) - Three-game, four-goal streak

Skinner scored twice in a 6-4 win over Ottawa on Tuesday.

Player Update (Tue Oct 24, 2023) - Three-game, four-goal streak

Skinner scorer twice in a 6-4 win over Ottawa on Tuesday.

Player Update (Tue Oct 24, 2023) - Plays well despite team struggles

Luukkonen made 34 saves in a 6-4 win over the Senators on Tuesday.

Player Update (Tue Oct 24, 2023) - First multi-pointer of season

Thompson scored twice and added an assist Tuesday in a 6-4 win over the Senators.

Player Update (Tue Oct 24, 2023) - Back in lineup Tuesday

Benson (lower body) will return to the lineup Tuesday versus the Senators, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

Player Update (Tue Oct 24, 2023) - Set for first start of season

Luukkonen is expected to make his first start of the season versus Ottawa on the road Tuesday.

Player Update (Mon Oct 23, 2023) - Strikes on power play

Skinner scored a power-play goal in Monday's 3-1 loss against the Canadiens.

Player Update (Mon Oct 23, 2023) - Fills in admirably in home loss

Comrie allowed three goals on 27 shots in Monday's 3-1 loss against the Canadiens.

Player Update (Mon Oct 23, 2023) - Helps out again Monday

Dahlin picked up an assist in Monday's 3-1 loss against the Canadiens.

Player Update (Mon Oct 23, 2023) - Scoreless in Monday's loss

Krebs went without a point in Monday's 3-1 loss against the Canadiens.

Player Update (Mon Oct 23, 2023) - Tending twine Monday

Comrie will patrol the home crease Monday against Montreal, according to Heather Engel of NHL.com.

Injury Update (Mon Oct 23, 2023) - Not playing Monday

Benson (lower body) won't play Monday against the Canadiens, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

Injury Update (Mon Oct 23, 2023) - Set to miss back-to-back

Levi (lower body) is not expected to be available for Buffalo's next two games, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

Player Update (Sun Oct 22, 2023) - Leads team in hits

Clifton has a team-leading 16 hits through five games this season.

Injury Update (Sun Oct 22, 2023) - Sent to AHL for conditioning

Savoie (shoulder) was sent to AHL Rochester on Sunday for a conditioning assignment.

Player Update (Sun Oct 22, 2023) - Leads team in hits

Clifton has a team-leading 16 hits following five games this season.

Player Update (Sun Oct 22, 2023) - First goal a game-winner

Samuelsson scored the game-winning goal in Saturday's 3-1 victory over the Islanders.

Player Update (Sat Oct 21, 2023) - So close to a shutout

Comrie made 24 saves in a 3-1 win over the Islanders on Saturday.

Player Update (Sat Oct 21, 2023) - Apple season continues

Mittelstadt picked two apples Saturday in a 3-1 win over the Islanders.

Player Update (Sat Oct 21, 2023) - Two points in win

Skinner had a goal and an assist in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Islanders.

Injury Update (Sat Oct 21, 2023) - Unavailable Saturday

Levi (lower body) won't be available for Saturday's game against the Islanders, Jourdon LaBarber of the Sabres' official site reports.

Injury Update (Sat Oct 21, 2023) - Unavailable Saturday

Benson (lower body) won't play Saturday against the Islanders, Jourdon LaBarber of the Sabres' official site reports.

Player Update (Sat Oct 21, 2023) - Gets Saturday's start

Comrie will be between the home pipes versus the Islanders on Saturday, according to Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News.

Player Update (Sat Oct 21, 2023) - Back at practice Saturday

Levi (lower body) was back at practice Saturday, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.

Injury Update (Sat Oct 21, 2023) - Practicing Saturday

Per Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald, Benson (lower-body) returned to practice Saturday.

Injury Update (Fri Oct 20, 2023) - Suffers lower-body injury

Benson is day-to-day after suffering a lower-body injury in Thursday's 4-3 loss to Calgary.

Injury Update (Fri Oct 20, 2023) - Misses practice Friday

Levi (lower body) wasn't at practice Friday.

Injury Update (Fri Oct 20, 2023) - Suffers lower body injury

Benson is day-to-day after suffering a lower-body injury in Thursday's 4-3 loss to Calgary.

Player Update (Thu Oct 19, 2023) - Hung out to dry by teammates

Levi made 32 saves Thursday in a 4-3 loss to the Flames.

Player Update (Thu Oct 19, 2023) - Finally snipes first this season

Thompson scored his first goal of the season Thursday in a 4-3 loss to the Flames.

Player Update (Thu Oct 19, 2023) - Three-game, four-point streak

Dahlin picked up two assists Thursday in a 4-3 loss to Calgary.

Player Update (Thu Oct 19, 2023) - Starting Thursday

Levi will be in the home crease versus the Flames on Thursday, according to Sabres reporter Joe Yerdon .

Player Update (Thu Oct 19, 2023) - Playing Thursday

Samuelsson (upper body) will be in the lineup Thursday versus Calgary, according to Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550.

Injury Update (Wed Oct 18, 2023) - Considered day-to-day

Samuelsson is day-to-day with an upper-body injury, coach Don Granato told Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald on Wednesday.