Kaiser Day-To-Day With Upper-Body Injury; Sabres Bolster Defense

Kaiser Day-To-Day With Upper-Body Injury; Sabres Bolster Defense

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Conor Timmins is nearing a return from a leg injury, estimated to be ready in 7-10 days. The Sabres added him to a crowded defense lineup that already includes newly acquired players Luke Schenn and Logan Stanley. Meanwhile, Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Wyatt Kaiser is day-to-day with an upper-body injury but is expected to return for a game on Tuesday. Additionally, Columbus Blue Jackets veteran Erik Gudbranson is tra…

Injury Notes: Timmins, Kaiser, Gudbranson

After adding two defensemen from the Winnipeg Jets at the trade deadline, the Buffalo Sabres are set to add another defenseman to a blueline that is rapidly crowding: Conor Timmins. Head coach Lindy Ruff told the media, including Buffalo Hockey Beat’s Bill Hoppe, that Timmins is about seven to ten days away from being ready to return to the lineup. Timmins has been on injured reserve since late December with a leg fracture. With the additions of…