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Jan. 29 – Update on Luukkonen’s status

Goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is “gonna miss a little bit of time” with the lower-body injury he sustained Tuesday in Toronto, coach Lindy Ruff said. The Sabres haven't yet ruled out his playing for Finland in The Winter Olympics, which begin Feb. 11.

“I’d say right now, we’re looking at a week, and then (we’ll) see where he’s at after that,” Ruff continued.

Jan. 29 – Greenway out again Thursday

Forward Jordan Greenway participated in Thursday’s optional morning skate, but he’ll sit out a third straight game as he deals with lingering effects from last season’s sports hernia injuries.

“He may have to go back and see his surgeon, just to get another opinion from him,” coach Lindy Ruff said. “… Greenway could play, but he’s really being hampered. So, the way we look at it, we’re healthy, we’ve got an extra guy (Tyson Kozak).”

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Injury report

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, G (lower body) – Out since Jan. 27

Luukkonen exited the Jan. 27 win in Toronto with a lower-body injury. On Jan. 29, coach Lindy Ruff said Luukkonen will "miss a little bit of time" and be reevaluated in about a week. - Last updated Jan. 29

Jacob Bryson, D (upper body) – Out since Jan. 22

Bryson exited the Jan. 22 win in Montreal and was placed on injured reserve the next day. Sabres coach Lindy Ruff announced on Jan. 26 that the team received positive news on the injury and labeled Bryson as day to day. - Last updated Jan. 26

Josh Norris, F (upper body) – Out since Jan. 14

Norris exited the Jan. 14 win after a cross check to the ribs. He was placed on injured reserve Jan. 19 but is considered day to day and progressing, coach Lindy Ruff said on Jan. 26. Ruff added that the team will weigh the benefits of letting his return wait until after the Olympic break. - Last updated Jan. 26

Josh Dunne, F (middle body) – Out since Jan. 12

Dunne had been playing/practicing through an injury that will sideline him for 4-6 weeks, coach Lindy Ruff estimated on Jan. 14. He was placed on injured reserve Jan. 15. - Last updated Jan. 15

Conor Timmins, D (broken leg) – Out since Dec. 18

Timmins left the Sabres’ win over the Flyers on Dec. 18 late during the third period with a broken leg. He is expected to miss six to eight weeks and was placed on injured reserve Dec. 20. - Last updated Dec. 20

Jiri Kulich, F (blood clot) – Out since Nov. 1

Kulich missed the team’s game on Nov. 1 due to an issue related to fluid in his ears. Coach Lindy Ruff announced on Nov. 10 that the issue was discovered to be related to a blood clot and that it would cause the forward to miss “significant time.” Jarmo Kekäläinen had no update on Kulich when asked Dec. 23, but the GM said he "certainly hopes" he'll play again this season. Kulich began skating on his own and shooting some pucks in January. - Last updated Jan. 28

Justin Danforth, F (lower body) – Out since Oct. 15

Danforth exited the Oct. 15 win with a lower-body injury - later announced to be a broken kneecap - after blocking a shot. He had surgery to repair the injury and "is doing OK now," coach Lindy Ruff said when asked about Danforth's status on Dec. 17. Danforth began taking "preliminary" skates in early January, Ruff said, and he could be back with the team coming out of the Olympic break. - Last updated Jan. 26