The Buffalo Sabres made a goalie roster move on Tuesday, although not any of the ones that the fanbase is waiting for. Alex Lyon remains out with an injury. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen hasn’t been traded. The idea of acquiring Connor Hellebuyck…
The Buffalo Sabres reassigned 22-year-old goaltender Topias Leinonen from the AHL's Rochester Americans to the ECHL's Idaho Steelheads on Tuesday. Leinonen, a 2022 second-round draft pick, recently returned from an injury and has not yet played in the 2026-27 season. The move occurs amid ongoing speculation surrounding Buffalo's NHL goaltending situation.
Rochester currently maintains Matt Villalta and Scott Ratzlaff as its active goaltenders, leaving limited opportunity for Leinonen. Meanwhile, NHL starter Alex Lyon remains sidelined by injury, and trade speculation continues around Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen.
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