Buffalo Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson (lower body) has been ruled out indefinitely by head coach Lindy Ruff. Following a three-game spell as a healthy scratch, Samuelsson was back in action against Montreal on Monday, but he sustained a lower-body injury. It's a fresh blow for the 24-year-old, whose season hasn't gone well. Samuelsson has registered one goal in 13 outings and carries a minus-two rating. Buffalo has placed Samuelsson on Injured Reserve. Dennis Gilbert is set to take over Samuelsson's role on the third defensive pairing. He's gone scoreless in four prior appearances this season, recording 10 penalty minutes, five blocks, and 11 hits.
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson (lower body) was limited to 6:49 of ice time in Monday's 7-5 loss to Montreal. He was back in the lineup after sitting out three games as a healthy scratch, but unfortunately, Samuelsson's day at the office was very brief. The Swedish rearguard has managed one goal, 15 shots, 14 blocks, and 23 hits in 13 appearances this season. Henri Jokiharju and Dennis Gilbert are the candidates to step in for Samuelsson if he can't play on Thursday versus St. Louis.
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson (undisclosed) will return from a one-game absence on Wednesday against Colorado. He sat out Monday's clash with Arizona after feeling "sore" during the morning skate. Ryan Johnson entered the lineup as his replacement and will likely have to make way for him on Wednesday. Samuelsson offers very little on the attacking front, but he plays a solid defensive game and has been a good source for blocks and hits for fantasy managers.
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson (undisclosed) is questionable for Monday's action against Arizona. He left the morning skate early because he's feeling "sore," and it's unclear if Samuelsson will be able to push through the pain on Monday. The Swedish rearguard leads the Sabres with 52 blocks and 56 hits while having contributed one goal and two assists offensively in 25 outings. Ryan Johnson is expected to fill in for Samuelsson if he isn't available.
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson (upper body) is a game-time decision for Monday's matchup against the Rangers. He was forced to exit Saturday's clash with New Jersey early after taking a stick to the face. However, Samuelsson looks to be on a comeback trail, as he skated Monday morning, which is a good sign regarding his availability. The defensive-minded blue-liner gives a good balance to the Sabres' first defensive pairing, which also includes Rasmus Dahlin. Samuelsson has only three points (one goal, two assists) in 18 games this season, but he's been doing plenty of dirty work, amassing 41 hits and 37 blocks.
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson had to exit Friday's matchup against Philadelphia early due to a lower-body injury. He logged only four shifts and finished with 2:28 of ice time. There hasn't been an update on his status, but with Buffalo back in action Saturday against Toronto, it's likely Samuelsson will be forced to sit out at least one game. The 23-year-old has enjoyed a good start to the campaign, notching three points (one goal, two assists) in 11 games with 25 hits, 25 blocks, and a plus-four rating. He plays major minutes as Rasmus Dahlin's partner on the first defensive unit, and there's going to be a lot of extra shifts available for others if Samuelsson has to spend time on the sidelines.
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson (upper body) has received the green light to play Thursday against Calgary. The Sabres finished Tuesday's 3-2 overtime victory versus the Lightning without him, but Samuelsson avoided serious injury and won't be forced to miss any games. The 23-year-old collected his first point of the season via an assist Tuesday, and he's also registered three shots on goal, seven blocks, and six hits with a plus-two rating in three games. Samuelsson will return to his usual role as Rasmus Dahlin's partner on the first defensive pairing.
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson failed to complete Tuesday's game against Tampa Bay, exiting with an upper-body injury. He collected his first point of the season in the contest via an assist and logged 17:38 of ice time before going down with the injury. Samuelsson, who plays as Rasmus Dahlin's partner on the first defensive pairing, also registered two blocks in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win. The 23-year-old has very little upside offensively, which severely limits his fantasy appeal, but he's been a vital cog for the team on the defensive end, and things would definitely get tough for the Sabres without him. Luckily for the team, it appears as though Samuelsson avoided serious injury and is currently considered day-to-day.
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson will miss Monday's contest against the Oilers with a lower-body injury. Riley Stillman (upper body) is also out, so Kale Clague and Jacob Bryson are set to enter the lineup. Samuelsson has struck a great partnership with Rasmus Dahlin and has played a very effective game throughout the season, logging a plus-12 rating across 46 games. He has only eight points for the campaign, but Samuelsson's defensive numbers have been very strong, as he has registered 84 hits and 72 blocks.
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson (lower body) will return to the lineup for Wednesday's clash with the Hurricanes. A lower-body injury has kept the 22-year-old out for two games. Samuelsson boasts only five points for the year in 34 games and fantasy managers likely won't feel the effect of his return, but he's been a vital piece for the team and Buffalo's results tend to be completely different with him in the lineup. The Sabres have gone 22-9-3 this season with Samuelsson in action and 4-11-0 without him.
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson (knee) will be back in action Tuesday against Montreal. He's returning after sitting out 13 games with a knee problem. The 22-year-old was a revelation early in the campaign and helped Buffalo to a nice start before getting injured. The team went 4-1-0 with Samuelsson in the lineup, but he now finds himself rejoining a team that has dropped eight games in a row. The young blue-liner failed to register any points in his first five outings of the campaign, but he was a solid plus-six and gave fantasy managers a nice amount of blocks and hits. Samuelsson heads straight back to the first defensive pairing to skate with the outstanding Rasmus Dahlin.
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson exited Saturday's 5-1 win over Vancouver with a lower-body injury, but he luckily managed to avoid serious injury. The young blue-liner, who has just inked a seven-year extension with the club, injured his right knee in a collision with Vancouver's Curtis Lazar and had to be helped off the ice. Samuelsson managed to log 9:47 of action before leaving, registering one shot and four hits with a plus-one rating. He's tallied 11 hits in total for the season and also boasts the same amount of blocks in five games. The 22-year-old has received a lot of praise for his mature play as a stay-at-home defenseman and the Sabres will be happy to know his injury isn't as bad as first feared.
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