Sabres Links: Rinaldo suspended, Lieuwen and Ruhwedel both concussed, Foligno to play
Despite some thinking that Foligno would be out for the long term, he's already ready to play again. Lieuwen and Ruhwedel aren't so lucky, due to both suffering concussions.
Sabres Links
- Nathan Lieuwen and Chad Ruhwedel both have concussions, so the Sabres will likely call-up another goalie and defenseman. Marcus Foligno will be back tonight, and Torrey Mitchell, Christian Ehrhoff, and Chris Stewart will be gametime decisions [Sabres.com]
- The NHL suspended Zac Rinaldo four games for his hit on Ruhwedel [NHL.com]
- Hudson Fasching prepares for the Frozen Four, Nikita Zadorov scores a goal and two assists in Western Conference semifinal [Sabres.com]
Around The League
- Joffrey Lupul is done for the year after undergoing knee surgery [Sportsnet]
- Ilya Bryzgalov earned his second straight shutout, Wild now only one point from clinching a playoff spot [Wild.com]
- R.J. Umberger to miss a few weeks with an upper-body injury [Blue Jackets Xtra]
- The Lightning gave GM Steve Yzerman a four year extension yesterday [TSN]
- The Panthers submitted a new proposal to the county, but not much has changed [Sun-Sentinel]