Buffalo Sabres fans are bracing for a potentially tough road ahead as their team prepares to face off in the second round of the playoffs. In a major blow to the team's offense, head coach Lindy Ruff has revealed that centers Noah Ostlund and Sam Carrick are unlikely to return in time for the series. Carrick, who has been sidelined since March with an upper-body injury sustained in a fight with New York Islanders captain Anders Lee, is still recovering from the physical altercation. Meanwhile, Ostlund's status remains unclear, but his prolonged absence is a significant concern for a team already struggling to find consistency in their lineup.
The Buffalo Sabres expect to be without centers Noah Ostlund and Sam Carrick for their upcoming second-round series, head coach Lindy Ruff announced today. Carrick hasn’t played since March. He is sidelined with an upper-body injury, one he sustained in a fight with New York Islanders captain Anders Lee. Ostlund has been out since suffering […]
