Injury Updates for the Buffalo Sabres
In a recent announcement, Kevyn Adams, the general manager of the Buffalo Sabres, revealed that goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen will not be available for the start of training camp due to a lower-body injury he sustained. The injury prevented Luukkonen from effectively pushing off his pads during preparations, although Adams confirmed that tests indicated there is no need for surgery. This setback comes just before the camp is set to open on Thursday.
Additional Injury Concerns
Additionally, in other injury updates, Adams shared that forward Jordan Greenway is expected to miss the entirety of training camp as he undergoes recovery from a second surgery aimed at addressing a core injury. This situation is particularly concerning since it kept Greenway sidelined for the last three weeks of the previous season. Meanwhile, fellow forward Alex Tuch has been marked as day-to-day due to a minor, unspecified injury.
Roster Enhancements
To enhance the team’s roster depth, the Sabres recently inked a one-year deal with seasoned goalie Alexandar Georgiev, valued at $825,000. At 29 years old, Georgiev, who played last season with Colorado and San Jose, will vie for the backup goaltender spot alongside Alex Lyon as preparation for the season unfolds.
Future Outlook
Although Luukkonen has shown a positive recovery outlook, Adams affirmed that they are taking steps to ensure goalie stability with experienced players. Looking forward, he mentioned that promising young talent Devon Levi is likely to spend another season in the minors to further his development. Luukkonen remains a candidate for the starting position, even after an inconsistent previous season for the Sabres, who finished 14th in the Eastern Conference and continued their 14-year stretch without a playoff appearance.
