Short Take Sports:
Samuelsson gone for season
He might be the Sabres best defensive defenseman. Now he’s gone for upper body surgery until next season. Tough break. https://www.buffalohockeybeat.com/sabres-lose-mattias-samuelsson-for-the-rest-of-the-season-ending-injury-jack-quinns-injury-emotional-for-his-teammates/
Sabres trade rumors
Nothing substantial. Adams isn’t going to blow it up and the players he could move are likely not worth anything, for example, not one of Okposo, Girgensons, Olofsson, Comrie and Eric Johnson. None is likely to bring more than a low draft choice or future considerations. https://lastwordonsports.com/hockey/2024/02/04/nhl-rumours-penguins-sab…
Zach gets more chances
The Sabres rookie has been promoted. Apparently, they aren’t calling up anyone to replace Quinn. https://www.buffalohockeybeat.com/mature-game-helping-sabres-rookie-zach-benson-earn-keep-in-nhl/
Mock drafts favor Brian Thomas Jr. to Bills
Three separate projections show the same answer at No. 28. https://www.buffalobills.com/news/nfl-mock-draft-watch-1-0-buffalo-bill…