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Sabres' Colton Poolman: Going through waivers
Poolman was put on waivers Tuesday, according to PuckPedia.
Poolman chipped in three goals and six points in 66 games with AHL Calgary in the 2023-24 season before adding one assist in five playoff outings. The 28-year-old defender doesn't have any NHL experience.
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Sabres' Mason Jobst: Waived for reassignment
Jobst was designated for waivers by Buffalo on Tuesday, per PuckPedia.
Jobst has never played in an NHL game over his five-year pro career, playing exclusively in the minors. A four-year contributor at Ohio State University, the 30-year-old forward figures to be a long shot to have any significant impact at the NHL level.
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Sabres' Brett Murray: Put on waivers
Murray was placed on waivers Tuesday, per PuckPedia.
Murray earned 17 goals and 32 points in 54 games for AHL Rochester during the 2023-24 regular season. The 26-year-old forward will likely spend most, if not all, of the upcoming campaign in the minors. Murray has two goals and four assists in 23 career NHL appearances.
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Sabres' Felix Sandstrom: Waived by Buffalo
Sandstrom was waived by the Sabres on Tuesday, per PuckPedia.
Sandstrom will report to AHL Rochester if he clears waivers. The 27-year-old sports a career record of 4-18-4 with a 3.66 GAA and an .880 save percentage in 30 career regular-season appearances.
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Sabres' Jack Rathbone: Designated for waivers
Rathbone was placed on waivers by Buffalo on Tuesday, per PuckPedia.
Rathbone has seen action in 28 NHL games, all with Vancouver, but spent all of last year in the minors with AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. With the Baby Pens, the 25-year-old defenseman showed significantly more offensive upside with eight goals and 16 assists in 67 contests. If there is an injury on the blue line, Rathbone should be in the mix for a call-up.
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Sabres' Josh Dunne: Winds up on waivers
Dunne landed on the waiver wire Tuesday, PuckPedia reports.
Dunne hasn't logged an NHL game since the 2022-23 season when he made eight appearances for the Blue Jackets in which he generated four shots, six PIM and 19 hits. Through 14 professional outings, the 25-year-old center has yet to register a point. If he passes through waivers, Dunne will link up with AHL Rochester for the start of the season.
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Sabres' Scott Ratzlaff: Headed back to juniors
Ratzlaff will return to WHL Seattle for the upcoming season, the team announced Tuesday.
Ratzlaff got to see some shots in the preseason, stopping all 20 he faced in Saturday's 6-3 defeat to Columbus. There was little hope the 19-year-old backstop would even sniff NHL action, especially with James Reimer and Devon Levi already competing for the No. 2 job, but at least Ratzlaff was able to test the NHL waters. Barring a rough junior campaign, the Alberta native will likely be offered an entry-level deal at some point this season and could be in contention for a spot with AHL Rochester ahead of the 2025-26 season.
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Sabres' Felix Sandstrom: Starting against Detroit
Sandstrom will guard the home crease in Monday's preseason game against the Red Wings, according to Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News.
Sandstrom will likely play out the 2024-25 season with AHL Rochester, so long as Buffalo's netminders remain healthy. The 27-year-old was 1-2-0 with an .823 save percentage and a 3.88 GAA in five regular-season appearances with the Flyers in 2023-24.
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Sabres' Ryan Johnson: Unavailable Monday
Johnson (lower body) won't play in Monday's preseason finale against Detroit, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.
Johnson is considered day-to-day. He isn't with the Sabres' main group in Czechia for the start of the 2024-25 campaign, and his injury could result in a non-roster player designation once final cuts are made. The 23-year-old blueliner registered seven assists, 35 shots on goal and 39 blocked shots in 41 regular-season appearances with the Sabres in 2023-24.
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Sabres' Scott Ratzlaff: Guarding crease Saturday
Ratzlaff will defend the road net in Saturday's exhibition contest against Columbus, according to Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers.
Ratzlaff posted a 21-26-2 record with a 3.33 GAA and a .905 save percentage across 52 regular-season appearances for WHL Seattle in 2023-24. The 19-year-old netminder will likely return to the junior ranks this campaign.
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Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin: Playing Friday
Dahlin (undisclosed) is playing in Friday's exhibition contest against EHC Red Bull Munchen of Germany's Deutsche Eishockey Liga.
Dahlin missed some preseason action due to the injury, but it appears he'll be fine for the start of the campaign. Buffalo's 2024-25 season will begin with a pair of games Oct. 4-5 against New Jersey in Prague. Friday's contest is being held in Munich.
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Sabres' Felix Sandstrom: Between pipes against Sens
Sandstrom will guard the cage on the road versus Ottawa on Thursday, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports.
Sandstrom is expected to play the full game Thursday while Scott Ratzlaff serves as the No. 2 option. In limited action last year, the 27-year-old Sandstrom went 1-2-0 with a 3.88 GAA and .823 save percentage for the Flyers. Given the Sabres' goaltending depth, Sandstrom will almost certainly start the year in the minors with AHL Rochester, likely splitting the workload with Devon Levi.
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Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin: Cleared for contact
Dahlin (undisclosed) joined the Sabres on the ice Wednesday without wearing a non-contact jersey.
Dahlin missed Tuesday's preseason contest against Pittsburgh, but he seems to be making progress. Perhaps he'll be in action versus Red Bull Munchen on Friday, but of course, there's no reason for Buffalo to rush him during training camp, so it wouldn't be surprising if he ends up missing additional exhibition action.
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Sabres' Michael Houser: In goal Tuesday
Houser will get the starting nod on the road against the Penguins on Tuesday, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.
Houser won't have much of a supporting cast in terms of NHL-caliber players, so fantasy managers may want to pursue other options for Tuesday's slate. The veteran backstop's time in Buffalo is almost certainly temporary, as he figures to join youngster Devon Levi with AHL Rochester after signing a two-way deal back in July.
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Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin: Out again Tuesday
Dahlin (undisclosed), as expected, won't play in Tuesday's preseason clash with Pittsburgh, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.
Dahlin was a long shot to appear in Tuesday's tilt after sitting out against the Blue Jackets on Monday. At this point, the team seems to be taking a precautionary approach to the blueliner's recovery timeline. There have been no indications Dahlin won't be ready for Opening Night -- though he will have less time to recover than the rest of the league due to the Sabres' participation in the Global Series in Czechia against New Jersey on Oct. 4/5.
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Sabres' Devon Levi: In goal Monday
Levi will get the starting nod at home versus Columbus on Monday, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.
Levi featured in 23 NHL games for the Sabres last year, going 10-8-2 with a 3.10 GAA and an .899 save percentage. Perhaps a strong preseason could change things up, but he seems destined for the AHL with Ukko-Pekka Lukkonen and James Reimer seemingly cemented in the NHL jobs for Buffalo. As such, Levi figures to be an attractive fantasy option only for managers in dynasty and keeper formats.
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Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin: Won't play against Jackets
Dahlin (undisclosed) will not be in the lineup versus Columbus on Monday.
Dahlin seems unlikely to play in Tuesday's clash with the Penguins given the quick turnaround, but the fact that he was back skating with the non-game group Monday could leave the door open. At this point, there is no reason to suspect the blueliner won't be ready for Opening Night against the Devils on Oct. 4, but he may need to shake off some rust if he doesn't get much action in the preseason.
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Sabres' Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen: Starting Saturday
Luukkonen will get the home start versus Pittsburgh on Saturday, according to Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News.
Luukkonen enters the 2024-25 campaign as Buffalo's undisputed No. 1 goaltender. He was 27-22-4 with a sparkling 2.57 GAA and a .910 save percentage in 54 regular-season appearances in 2023-24. The Sabres will need a similar performance this campaign if they hope to qualify for the playoffs for the first time since the 2010-11 season. James Reimer will be the backup goaltender in Saturday's exhibition contest.
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Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin: Not playing Saturday
Dahlin (undisclosed) skated Friday but will not play Saturday in Buffalo's first preseason game against Pittsburgh, according to Joe Yerdon of Bleacher Report.
Dahlin was injured at practice Wednesday. He will need a couple more days to return to health and could play as early as Monday versus Columbus. Dahlin had a stellar 2023-24 campaign, picking up 20 goals and 39 assists in 81 regular-season contests.
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Team Statistical Rankings
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| Team | 2.97 | 3.81 | 17.9 |
Injuries
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| R. Johnson D Ryan Johnson D | Lower Body |
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