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Alex Lyon
Occupies starter's crease
Lyon is in the starter's crease at morning skate, per Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550, and is expected to defend the home crease versus Toronto on Friday.
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Colten Ellis
Likely to start Wednesday
Ellis was in the starter's net during Wednesday's morning skate, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports, indicating that he'll likely draw the home start against the Red Wings.
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Zach Metsa
NHL debut likely on tap
Metsa will likely make his NHL debut against the Canadiens on Monday, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.
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Beck Malenstyn
Headed for injured reserve?
Malenstyn might be placed on injured reserve ahead of Monday's matchup with Montreal, per Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News.
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Alex Lyon
Likely starting Monday
Lyon was in the starter's crease during Monday's morning skate, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports, indicating that he'll likely draw the road start against Montreal.
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Mattias Samuelsson
Could return Saturday
Samuelsson, who is dealing with an upper-body injury, participated in Friday's practice session and could be available for Saturday's game against the Panthers, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.
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Alex Lyon
Practicing in starter's crease
Lyon was in the starter's crease ahead of Wednesday's home clash with Ottawa, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports, indicating he'll be in goal.
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Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen
May need conditioning assignment
According to Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 on Tuesday, Luukkonen could head to AHL Rochester on a conditioning loan, as he continues to work himself back from a lower-body injury.
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Josh Norris
Surgery not ruled out
Norris is not expected to require surgery for his upper-body injury, according to head coach Lindy Ruff, but it hasn't been completely ruled out, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.
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Owen Power
Could play Saturday
Head coach Lindy Ruff said Friday that Power, who is on injured reserve due to a muscle strain and an illness, could play Saturday in Boston.
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Alex Lyon
In starter's crease Thursday
Lyon took the starter's crease ahead of Thursday's home clash with the Rangers, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports, indicating he'll be in goal.
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Owen Power
Available for Thursday?
Power, who is on injured reserve due to a muscle strain, might be available for Buffalo's season opener against the Rangers on Thursday after being eligible for contact during Wednesday's practice, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.
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Bowen Byram
Could return Friday
Byram, who is dealing with an undisclosed injury, might be ready to return to action versus the Penguins on Friday, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.
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Alex Tuch
Could benefit from Kaprizov deal
Tuch should be capable of commanding a $10 million AAV contract from the Sabres after Kirill Kaprizov signed for a $17 million AAV, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports Tuesday.
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Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen
Could start against Penguins
Coach Lindy Ruff said Friday that Luukkonen, who is out of action with a lower-body injury, could play both games against Pittsburgh next week if he is good, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.
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Alexandar Georgiev
In starter's crease Thursday
Georgiev is in the starter's crease at morning skate and is expected to defend the visiting net in Detroit on Thursday, according to Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald.
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Alex Tuch
Looking for double-digit AAV
Tuch's camp is likely hoping to secure an AAV on his next deal with the Sabres that is in the double digits, Pierre LeBrun of TSN reports Thursday.
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Alexandar Georgiev
Working in starter's crease
Georgiev took the starter's crease ahead of Monday's preseason tilt versus the Blue Jackets, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports, indicating he'll get the nod.
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Zac Jones
Inside track for roster spot?
Jones is viewed as the early favorite to be the Sabres' seventh defenseman, Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic reports Friday.
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Mattias Samuelsson
Starting on third pairing?
Samuelsson has skated alongside Conor Timmins on the Sabres' third pairing early in training camp, Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic reports Friday.
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Zach Benson
First chance at top line?
Benson has skated alongside Josh Norris and Tage Thompson early in training camp, Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic reports.
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Devon Levi
Embracing competition in camp
Levi, who has been skating with the non-NHL group early in training camp, is not bothered by the competition from Alexandar Georgiev and Alex Lyon, Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic reports Friday.
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Alex Tuch
Team hoping for extension
Tuch, who is dealing with a minor undisclosed injury, is not expected to reach the open market next summer, Justin Alpert of the Sabres' official site reports Wednesday.
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Jack Quinn
Candidate for larger role?
Quinn could be an option to fill a top-six role this season, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports Tuesday.
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Isak Rosen
Ready for full-time NHL leap?
Rosen is aiming to be in the NHL on a full-time basis in 2025-26, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reported Wednesday.
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