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Sabres Injury Updates Badly Timed for Mattias Samuelsson, Olen Zellweger
Ryan Johnson and Radim Mrtka joined the NHL group as Buffalo awaited updates on both defensemen before its Oct. 1 opener.
- Buffalo Sabres defensemen Mattias Samuelsson and Olen Zellweger suffered injuries during yesterday's NHL preseason game, with both players absent from practice today.
- The Sabres enter this campaign with high anticipation after reaching the Stanley Cup Playoffs last spring for the first time in 15 years, placing significant scrutiny on early roster stability.
- Sabres coach Lindy Ruff confirmed Zellweger sustained a concussion after a hit by Carson Soucy, while Samuelsson left yesterday's game after blocking a shot.
- Replacements Ryan Johnson and Radim Mrtka joined the NHL group today as Buffalo awaits updates on whether either injured defenseman can return for the Oct. 1 opener.
- Buffalo opens regular season play on Oct. 1 against the Chicago Blackhawks, with hopes that at least one injured defenseman recovers in time for the highly anticipated matchup.
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The Toronto Star+2 Reposted by 2 other sources
Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson is listed as week to week with lower-body injury
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson is listed as week to week with a lower-body injury, leaving him in jeopardy of missing the start of the season.
·Toronto, Canada
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Sabres’ Mattias Samuelsson out week-to-week; Olen Zellweger in concussion protocol - Daily Faceoff
It appears the Buffalo Sabres could be starting their season without a couple of key blueliners. On Wednesday, Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff confirmed that defenseman Mattias Samuelsson is out week-to-week with a lower-body injury, and defenseman Olen Zellweger is in concussion protocol. Per Lindy Ruff, #Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson (lower body injury) is week-to-week.Olen Zellweger is in concussion protocol.— Rachel Lenzi 💁🏻♀️😎💥 (@…
A CH division opponent is seriously weakened to start the season!
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Leaning Left4Leaning Right0Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution67% Left
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