Matthew Fairburn: Buffalo Sabers coach Lindy Ruff said forward Zach Benson could be in the lineup tonight.
Striker Jordan Greenway and goalkeeper Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen still need a few more training sessions before they are ready for a match.
Defender Michael Kesselring has not yet started skating, but is getting closer.
Bill Hoppe of Buffalo Hockey Beat: Sabers coach Lindy Ruff said Josh Norris’ injury will keep him out well into November. Elliotte Friedman reported in 32 Thoughts that he could be out for nearly eight weeks. Ruff doesn’t believe Norris needs surgery. He gets a second opinion and the injury has nothing to do with the past. He battled shoulder injuries last year and missed time with an oblique injury.
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Defender Mattias Samuelsson missed Monday’s match but could be ready for tonight’s game.
Pat Steinberg: Calgary Flames forward Jonathan Huberdeau was on the ice for their optional skate yesterday. It was his first time skating with the team since the injury he suffered in the preseason.
CHGO Blackhawks: Chicago Blackhawks forward Landon Slaggert was on the ice for practice yesterday.
- Mario Tirabassi: Blackhawks coach Jeff Blashill said Slaggert won’t play tonight but should be available Friday.
Mark Spector: The Edmonton Oilers hope to have defenseman Jake Walman back in the lineup on Thursday. They hope to have forward Mattias Janmark and defender Alec Regula back in the lineup this weekend.
Bruce GarriochOttawa Senators’ Brady Tkachuk will miss a “significant amount of time” and will be out at least four weeks.
Here is the play that resulted in Brady Tkachuk’s hand injury. The #Sens The captain is expected to miss more than four weeks and may require surgery.
An absolutely devastating blow to this team. Sending good vibes to Brady for a speedy recovery.
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— SENS TALK (@senstalk_) October 14, 2025
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TSN 1200 Ottawa: Senators forward Drake Batherson said he will be in the lineup against the Sabers on Wednesday.
Charlie O’Connor: Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Cam York practiced in a contact jersey. There’s no guarantee he’ll be in the lineup on Thursday, but things are pointing in that direction.
Jeremy Rutherford: St. Louis Blues forwards Oskar Sundqvist and Alexey Toropchenko are working every day and will not be in the lineup tonight.
Harvey Valentine: Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Max Crozier left last night’s game in the first period with an undisclosed injury. Coach Jon Cooper said he will miss at least the next game on Friday.
Mark Masters: Toronto Maple Leafs forward Steven Lorentz will miss his second straight game due to an upper-body injury.
Cole Bagley: Utah Mammoth GM Bill Armstrong yesterday on injured defenseman Sean Durzi: “I think Durzi will be back sooner than people think. He’s getting a shoulder exam today, so hopefully good news and he’ll be back sooner rather than later.”
Brendan Batchelor: Vancouver Canucks coach Adam Foote said defenseman PO Joseph and forward Teddy Blueger will travel with the team.
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Tom Gullitti: Washington Capitals forward Pierre-Luc Dubois missed last night’s game and is day in and day out.
- Sammi Silver: Dubois left Sunday’s game in the third period with an undisclosed injury.
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