Sabres Notebook: Rasmus Ristolainen returning to Buffalo for first time since trade By Lance Lysowski News Sports Reporter Jan 21, 2022 Jan 21, 2022 Updated Mar 12, 2026 Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen spent eight seasons in Buffalo from 2013-21. Associated Press Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save By Lance Lysowski News Sports Reporter Rasmus Ristolainen received his change of scenery in July, but he’s still enduring the same struggles that led to his departure from Buffalo.kAm#:DE@=2:?6? 2?5 E96 !9:=256=A9:2 u=J6CD 2C6 `c A@:?ED @FE @7 2 A=2J@77 DA@E[ 2?5 H:== ECJ E@ D?2A E96:C D64@?5 `_\82>6 H:?=6DD DEC62< @7 E96 D62D@? H96? E96 7@C>6C $23C6D 5676?D6>2? C6EFC?D E@ z6Jq2?< r6?E6C E@ 7246 9:D 7@C>6C E62> 2E ` A]>] $2EFC52J]k^AmkAmx? 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Sabres get development bonus as Canada tabs Owen Power, Devon Levi for Olympics The two prime prospects of the Sabres, along with Eric Staal, were named to the team as part of a roster that includes several minor leaguers …
Observations: Aaron Dell on hot seat for hit as Sabres are drubbed by Sens Goalie will have hearing with NHL Player Safety department on Wednesday to determine suspension.
