Category: Henri Jokiharju
Sabres’ Defensive Depth Tested Early Due to Injury
Vancouver CanucksThe Buffalo Sabres are off to a hot start this season, through their first five games they’re 4-1 and have beaten some of the better teams in the NHL. Henri Jokiharju was injured versus the Calgary Flames, taking a puck to the face in the first period. After that, Jacob Bryson, , and Casey Fitzgera...
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Buffalo SabresHughes out day-to-day. Jets hope Ehlers is back in seven to 10 days. Borowiecki was stretchered off the ice. Slafkovsky is day-to-day.
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Petr MrazekHe still has some pain when doing battle drills. He dealt with a groin issue last season as well. : Mrazek is listed as day-to-day. A little concerned last night leaving the game, came back, didn’t seem himself, but obviously skated today, upper-body. : “When Mark Borowiecki left Bridgestone Arena...
Read moreLawrence Pilut, Chase Priskie and other D help Sabres upgrade depth
Mattias SamuelssonBUFFALO – The Sabres have likely known for months which seven defensemen will comprise their opening night roster. Jacob Bryson, Rasmus Dahlin, Henri Jokiharju, Casey Fitzgerald, Owen Power and Mattias Samuelsson entrenched themselves on the blue line last season. In signing Ilya Lyubushkin in free...
Read moreIlya Lyubushkin gives Sabres’ young defense corps gritty veteran
BuffaloAt 28, having played nine pro seasons, newcomer Ilya Lyubushkin is the elder statesmen of the Buffalo Sabres’ defense corps. Buffalo’s second-oldest defenseman, Casey Fitzgerald, is just 25. The average age of the seven defenders expected to be on the opening night roster is 23. The six defensemen t...
Read moreOwen Power, Sabres’ young defense turning heads: ‘Bright future’
Toronto Maple LeafsBUFFALO – Winger Alex Tuch figures the Sabres set some sort of record in Tuesday’s 5-2 road win over the Toronto Maple Leafs. “It’s got to be the youngest D corps to ever step on the ice tonight, I feel like,” Tuch said after defenseman Owen Power, 19, made his NHL debut in Scotiabank Arena. “The ol...
Read moreOwen Power, Sabres’ young defense turning heads: ‘Bright future’
Auston MatthewsBUFFALO – Winger Alex Tuch figures the Sabres set some sort of record in Tuesday’s 5-2 road win over the Toronto Maple Leafs. “It’s got to be the youngest D corps to ever step on the ice tonight, I feel like,” Tuch said after defenseman Owen Power, 19, made his NHL debut in Scotiabank Arena. “The ol...
Read moreSabres notes: Why was Henri Jokiharju picked as Owen Power’s partner?
Rasmus DahlinTORONTO – Prior to Owen Power’s arrival, Buffalo Sabres defensemen Rasmus Dahlin and Henri Jokiharju both let it be known they’d love to play with the rookie, the first overall pick in 2021. The problem? Well, Dahlin and Jokiharju were partners at the time. “Owen’s not here and they’re already talki...
Read moreSabres notes: Why was Henri Jokiharju picked as Owen Power’s partner?
SabresTORONTO – Prior to Owen Power’s arrival, Buffalo Sabres defensemen Rasmus Dahlin and Henri Jokiharju both let it be known they’d love to play with the rookie, the first overall pick in 2021. The problem? Well, Dahlin and Jokiharju were partners at the time. “Owen’s not here and they’re already talki...
Read moreSkinner, Bjork compete for bragging rights in Operation
Anders BjorkThe Buffalo Sabres are all about a little friendly competition, so on Sunday, forwards Jeff Skinner and Anders Bjork went head-to-head in a game of Operation.
Read moreSabres notes: Henri Jokiharju, other injured players close to returning
Don GranatoBUFFALO – Defenseman Henri Jokiharju and some other injured Sabres could return for tonight’s home game against Jack Eichel and the Vegas Golden Knights, coach Don Granato said. Jokiharju, out the last six games with a lower-body injury, practiced Wednesday in his regular spot beside defenseman Rasm...
Read moreSabres notes: Henri Jokiharju, other injured players close to returning
Zemgus GirgensonsBUFFALO – Defenseman Henri Jokiharju and some other injured Sabres could return for Thursday’s home game against Jack Eichel and the Vegas Golden Knights, coach Don Granato said. Jokiharju, out the last six games with a lower-body injury, practiced Wednesday in his regular spot beside defenseman Ras...
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Boston BruinsGrzlecyk has a UBI. Barrie to the IR. Greenway activated. Petry day-to-day. Murray to the IR.
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Peter BaughSabres coach Don Granato: “Every skate he’s been progressively better and there’s been no concern … X-rays came back negative according to coach Jared Bednar. (They cleared a roster spot by waiving DeKeyser, so a good chance he’ll be ready). He’s on the IR and they’ll know more when they get back h...
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