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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.