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Feb. 7 – Sabres loan Rosen to Rochester

The Sabres loaned forward Isak Rosen to Rochester following practice on Friday.

Rosen was recalled ahead of Tuesday’s game against Columbus and filled in for Tage Thompson, who was out with a concussion. Thompson was back on the ice for practice on Friday and is expected to play Saturday in Nashville, coach Lindy Ruff said.

Rosen, a first-round pick in 2021, ranks second in the AHL with 23 goals this season and leads Rochester with 39 points.

Feb. 7 – Thompson, Cozens, Luukkonen return to practice

After missing practice Wednesday due to injuries, Tage Thompson, Dylan Cozens (lower body) and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (lower body) all returned to the ice Friday. Following practice, the Sabres traveled to Nashville for a Saturday night game.

"As long as (there are) no ramifications from today, they should all be good to go," said Sabres coach Lindy Ruff.

Regarding Thompson, who missed Tuesday's game after taking a hit to the head Sunday, Ruff added, "In all likelihood, he can play."

Ruff said the coaching staff will likely decide Friday whether Luukkonen or James Reimer will start in net against the Predators.

Beck Malenstyn (back spasms) and Mattias Samuelsson (lower body), meanwhile, remained absent from practice.

Injury report

Mattias Samuelsson, D (lower body) – Out since Feb. 2

Samuelsson was placed on injured reserve on Feb. 4 and is not eligible to play until after the team returns from its break for the 4 Nations Face-Off. – Last updated Feb. 5

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, G (lower body) – Out since Feb. 2

Luukkonen left the Sabres’ morning skate on Feb. 4 and did not play that night against Columbus due to a lower-body injury.

He returned to practice Feb. 7 and is expected to be available Feb. 8 at Nashville, Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. – Last updated Feb. 7

Tage Thompson, F (undisclosed) – Out since Feb. 2

Thompson left the Sabres’ win over New Jersey on Feb. 2 following a hit to the head from Devils forward Stefan Noesen. He skated on his own Feb. 5, coach Lindy Ruff announced.

And he's expected to be available Feb. 8 at Nashville after returning to practice Feb. 7.

"I anticipate getting a good report," Ruff said. "In all likelihood, he can play." – Last updated Feb. 7

Tyson Kozak, F (illness) – Out since Jan. 31

Kozak was a full participant in practice on Feb. 5 as he continues to recover from an illness that has circulated through the Sabres’ dressing room since early January. The illness caused Kozak to lose seven pounds, coach Lindy Ruff said.

He'll be reevaluated after practicing again Feb. 7, Ruff said. – Last updated Feb. 7

Jordan Greenway, F (middle body) – Out since Dec. 17

Greenway underwent surgery in December to repair a middle-body injury, which coach Lindy Ruff said would force the winger to miss a "significant amount of time."

Greenway has been practicing with the team since Jan. 31 and remains on schedule to return following the team’s break for the 4 Nations Face-Off.

“He’s on his plan,” coach Lindy Ruff said. “The plan was to get him these practices in before the break, put the extra work in during the break, and be ready to go that first game coming out of the break.” – Last updated Feb. 5