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April 4 – Kozak (hip) week to week, possibly done for regular season

Forward Tyson Kozak, who exited Tuesday's win in Ottawa with a hip strain, is considered week to week, Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said.

Ruff said there's a "good chance" Kozak is done for the regular season, which ends April 17. The rookie could be ready to play for Rochester in the AHL playoffs, though.

April 4 – Ostlund recalled from Rochester

The Sabres recalled forward Noah Ostlund from Rochester (AHL) on Friday.

On Monday, the 16th-overall pick from 2022 was named AHL Rookie of the Month after scoring 14 points (9+5) in 11 games in March. He was also named AHL Player of the Week for the week ending March 30.

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Ostlund has totaled 36 points (19+17) in 44 games with the Americans this season – those 19 goals rank third on the team. He's scored goals in six straight games.

The 21-year-old has yet to make his NHL debut.

April 2 – Sabres loan Rosen to Amerks

The Sabres loaned forward Isak Rosen to the Rochester Americans.

Rosen played three games after being recalled on March 25, scoring his first NHL point with an assist in a 7-3 win over Pittsburgh last Thursday. He’s totaled six games with Buffalo this season.

The 22-year-old is tied for eighth in the AHL with 27 goals in 55 games this season while his 54 points are tied for 12th.

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Injury Report

Tyson Kozak, F (hip) – Out since April 1

Kozak exited the April 1 win with a hip strain and is week to week, per Sabres coach Lindy Ruff. Ruff added that there's a "good chance" Kozak's regular season is over, but he could return to join Rochester for the AHL playoffs. - Last updated April 4

Jordan Greenway, F (lower body) – Out since March 23

Greenway exited the March 23 win after the first period due to a lower-body injury. It's unrelated to his blocking a Colin Miller shot in that period, Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said.

Ruff said April 4 that the team is still planning to get Greenway back in the lineup before the regular season ends April 17. - Last updated April 4

Josh Norris, F (undisclosed) – Out since March 12

Norris has been out since March 12 at Detroit, when he aggravated an injury he'd been dealing with "a little bit throughout the year."

"Obviously it’s not ideal," Norris said. "It’s always frustrating to be hurt. Wanted to come in here and just join the team and be here for the rest of the year. At the same time, I need to be smart about it, too."

"We’re not gonna risk making it worse, that's for sure," said Sabres coach Lindy Ruff, who was asked if there's a chance Norris misses the rest of the regular season. "He’s got to be good to go when he goes back in, and he’s working at it."

Norris skated prior to the April 4 practice, after which Ruff said the team plans to get him back in the lineup this season. - Last updated April 4