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March 13 – Injury updates from practice

Coach Lindy Ruff provided injury updates on the following players after Friday’s practice.

  • Forward Alex Tuch (lower body) practiced, and it’s a “possibility” he plays Saturday versus Toronto, depending on how he responds to practice and treatment.
  • Defenseman Mattias Samuelsson (maintenance) missed practice and “may not be able to play" on Saturday.
  • Forward Tanner Pearson (lower body) will “in all likelihood” not play Saturday.
  • Goalie Colten Ellis (maintenance) had an issue “flare up on him from practice. He’s just getting checked out, just to make sure there’s nothing serious.”
  • Defenseman Conor Timmins (broken leg) has continued his rehab skates and should rejoin team practices within the next week, possibly as soon as Saturday.

Injury report

Alex Tuch, F (lower body) - Out since March 12

Tuch sustained a lower-body late in the Sabres' win over San Jose on March 10. He participated in the team's morning skate on March 12 but did not play that night against Washington. There is a possibility he plays against Toronto on Saturday, coach Lindy Ruff said. - Last updated March 13

Jordan Greenway, F (middle body) – Out since Jan. 22

Greenway is trying a new treatment for his hernia injury, which has continued nagging him after two surgeries last season. It’s unclear when he’ll return to action, and he was placed on injured reserve Feb. 25. - Last updated Feb. 25

Conor Timmins, D (broken leg) – Out since Dec. 18

Timmins left the Sabres’ win over the Flyers on Dec. 18 late during the third period with a broken leg. He has been skating and should resume practicing with the team within the next week. - Last updated March 13

Jiri Kulich, F (blood clot) – Out since Nov. 1

Kulich missed the team’s game on Nov. 1 due to an issue related to fluid in his ears. Coach Lindy Ruff announced on Nov. 10 that the issue was discovered to be related to a blood clot and that it would cause the forward to miss “significant time.” Jarmo Kekäläinen announced on March 6 that Kulich is expected to miss the remainder of the season. - Last updated March 6

Justin Danforth, F (lower body) – Out since Oct. 15

Danforth exited the Oct. 15 win with a lower-body injury - later announced to be a broken kneecap - after blocking a shot. He had surgery to repair the injury and began skating on his own in early January. He is currently skating "on and off" as he continues to deal with pain related to the injury. - Last updated March 2