Sabres Links: Grant close to securing spot, Okposo could miss opener, defensemen getting close
The Sabres are already dealing with injuries as the season gets close to beginning.
Sabres Links
- The Buffalo News put out their Sabres preview: Can the Sabres make it back to the playoffs? [Buffalo News]
- Derek Grant is close to securing a roster spot [Buffalo Hockey Beat]
- Alex Nylander hoping for a permanent spot in the Sabres' Swedish corner [Buffalo News]
- Zach Bogosian and Dmitry Kulikov are close to returning, while Kyle Okposo could miss the season opener [Buffalo News]
- Prospect Report: Connor Hurley is producing, while Rasmus Asplund gets an assist [Sabres Prospects]
Around The League
- Jonathan Huberdeau is out three to four months [TSN]
- Derek MacKenzie was named the Panthers' captain [NHL.com]