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Top Sam Lafferty News
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Sabres' Sam Lafferty: Unavailable Tuesday
Lafferty (groin) isn't expected to return Tuesday versus Ottawa, per Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.
Lafferty didn't attend the morning skate. He has two goals, five points, 26 PIM and 80 hits in 50 outings in 2024-25. When Lafferty is healthy, he'll be in the mix for a fourth-line spot.
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Sabres' Sam Lafferty: Suffers groin injury
Lafferty sustained a groin injury during Saturday's 4-1 loss to Minnesota.
Lafferty had a shot and two hits in 7:33 of ice time Saturday. Coach Lindy Ruff said there's a good chance Lafferty won't play Sunday versus Winnipeg. If that's the case, then Lafferty's next opportunity to return would be Tuesday versus Ottawa.
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Sabres' Sam Lafferty: Gaining playing time for now
Lafferty was in the lineup for the fourth straight game in Saturday's 4-0 loss to the Panthers.
Lafferty's playing time has been on the upswing, thanks in part to an illness going through the Sabres right now that has hit the forwards hard. The 30-year-old winger has had a rough campaign with just five points, 34 shots on net, 67 hits and a minus-10 rating over 44 appearances. Considering he had his two best seasons over the previous two years, this has been a disappointment, especially since he has been stuck in a part-time role. Lafferty is not likely to produce enough in any area to warrant a spot on fantasy rosters.
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Sabres' Sam Lafferty: Garners helper Thursday
Lafferty notched an assist, two hits and two PIM in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Flames.
Lafferty ended a four-game drought with the helper. The 29-year-old has played on the fourth line this season, leading to limited chances on offense, but he has four points over his last 12 outings. Overall, he's at five points, 26 shots on net, 51 hits, 22 PIM and a minus-6 rating through 37 appearances this season.
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Sabres' Sam Lafferty: Opens scoring in loss
Lafferty scored a goal on five shots and added two hits in Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Kraken.
Lafferty gave the Sabres a positive start with a goal 2:37 into the contest. The winger hadn't scored since Nov. 7, a span of 18 games in which he had just two assists, though he also missed 10 contests due to a lower-body injury. When healthy, Lafferty has been a bottom-six fixture for the Sabres. He has contributed four points, 24 shots on net, 47 hits, 18 PIM and a minus-2 rating through 32 appearances. The Sabres have deployed seven defensemen in back-to-back contests, and having just 11 forwards in the lineup could open up a little extra playing time for Lafferty if head coach Lindy Ruff sticks with that composition.
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Sabres' Sam Lafferty: Provides helper
Lafferty managed an assist, three shots on goal and three hits in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Stars.
Lafferty has a helper in two of the last three games. The 29-year-old has also recorded 12 hits over six contests since he returned from a lower-body injury. Lafferty is firmly in a fourth-line role and is unlikely to get much of a consistent look anywhere else in the lineup. He's at three points, 18 shots on net, 39 hits, 18 PIM and a minus-3 rating through 28 appearances in his first year with the Sabres.
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Sabres' Sam Lafferty: Garners assist in win
Lafferty provided an assist and two hits in Friday's 6-2 win over the Blackhawks.
The helper was Lafferty's first point in four games since he missed nine contests due to a lower-body injury. The 29-year-old forward plays on the fourth line, so he isn't expected to chip in a lot of offense. He's been limited to two points, 15 shots on net, 16 PIM, 35 hits and a minus-2 rating over 26 appearances this season, a level of production way down from when he had 13 goals and 24 points over 79 regular-season outings with the Canucks in 2023-24.
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Sabres' Sam Lafferty: Set to return Friday
Lafferty (lower body) is expected back in the lineup against the Maple Leafs on Friday, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports.
Lafferty previously told reporters he would be ready to go if needed, something that did come to fruition after Jordan Greenway (undisclosed) was ruled out long-term. For his part, the 29-year-old Laffeerty has struggled this season with just one point in 22 games while chipping in only 27 hits, 13 shots and 14 PIM. If he doesn't start producing now, Lafferty could be in danger of losing minutes to Ryan McLeod (undisclosed) once McLeod is cleared to play.
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Sabres' Sam Lafferty: Available if called upon
Lafferty (lower body) told reporters he is healthy and could be available against the Maple Leafs on Friday if called upon, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.
Lafferty remains on injured reserve but could be activated in the coming days if given the all-clear. Considering the 29-year-old forward has registered just one point over his last 22 outings, few fantasy players will be anxiously awaiting his return to the lineup. In order to activate Lafferty off injured reserve, the Sabres will need to make a corresponding roster move by either sending a player down to the minors or placing Jordan Greenway (undisclosed) on injured reserve.
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Sabres' Sam Lafferty: Added to injured reserve
Lafferty was placed on injured reserve Thursday, per the NHL media site.
Lafferty was already considered week-to-week, so this news doesn't alter his timetable. He has a goal, 14 PIM and 27 hits across 22 outings in 2024-25. When healthy, Lafferty might draw back onto the fourth line, which would likely result in Nicolas Aube-Kubel moving to the press box.
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Sabres' Sam Lafferty: Deemed week-to-week
Lafferty (lower body) didn't practice Monday and is week-to-week, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports.
Lafferty sat out Saturday's 3-0 loss to the Islanders after being injured in Friday's 4-3 overtime defeat versus Vancouver. He has earned one goal, 13 shots on net and 27 hits through 22 appearances this season. During Lafferty's absence, Nicolas Aube-Kubel and Tyson Kozak could see playing time in the bottom six.
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Sabres' Sam Lafferty: Unlikely for Saturday
Lafferty (lower body) is not expected to be available Saturday versus the Islanders, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports.
Lafferty sustained the injury Friday versus the Canucks, and it appears it will cost him time. Nicolas Aube-Kubel will likely replace Lafferty in the lineup as a fourth-line option.
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Sabres' Sam Lafferty: Exits Friday's game
Lafferty sustained a lower-body injury during Friday's tilt versus Vancouver and won't return.
Lafferty entered Friday's action with one point (a goal), 14 PIM and 26 hits in 21 appearances with the Sabres in 2024-25. He logged 4:02 of ice time before exiting the game against the Canucks. Unless Lafferty can return Saturday versus the Islanders, Nicolas Aube-Kubel will probably serve on the fourth line.
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Sabres' Sam Lafferty: Finds twine Thursday
Lafferty scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 6-1 win over the Rangers.
The goal was Lafferty's first point through 13 appearances this season. The Sabres got contributions from all over the lineup Thursday, which has been a bit of a rarity early in 2024-25. Lafferty has added seven shots on net, 18 hits, 10 PIM and a minus-1 rating while averaging 9:49 of ice time per game in a fourth-line role.
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Sabres' Sam Lafferty: Filling fourth-line role
Lafferty has no points through his first 10 appearances of the season.
Lafferty has been scratched only once, though he saw a season-low 6:44 of ice time in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Islanders. The 29-year-old can chip in some depth scoring -- he had 24 points in 74 regular-season outings with the Canucks last year. He's added 15 hits, eight PIM and three shots on goal in 2024-25, but until he displays a scoring touch, he can be overlooked in fantasy.
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Sabres' Sam Lafferty: Signs two-year deal
Lafferty signed a two-year, $4 million contract with the Sabres on Monday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.
Lafferty had 13 goals, 24 points and 192 hits in 79 regular-season contests with the Canucks in 2023-24. He might get a bit more ice time with Buffalo than he did in Vancouver -- he averaged 11:53 last season -- but the 29-year-old shouldn't be counted on to consistently serve in anything more than a third-line role.
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Sam Lafferty: Rights moved in Mikheyev trade
Lafferty's negotiating rights, along with Ilya Mikheyev and a second-round pick in 2027, were traded to the Blackhawks from the Canucks for a fourth-round pick in 2027 on Wednesday, Mark Lazerus of The Athletic reports.
Lafferty had not agreed to a contract at the time of the trade, but the Blackhawks will have until Sunday night to negotiate with him exclusively before free agency opens Monday. If he signs with Chicago, this would be Lafferty's second stint with the team. He earned 32 points over 97 contests across parts of two seasons with the Blackhawks, and he continued his solid depth scoring with 24 points in 79 outings with the Canucks in 2023-24.
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Canucks' Sam Lafferty: Nets goal in Saturday's win
Lafferty scored a goal, doled out four hits and blocked two shots in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Oilers.
Lafferty opened the scoring late in the first period. The tally snapped his seven-game point drought. The 29-year-old has mainly seen fourth-line usage lately, limiting his ability to get involved on offense. He's at a career-high 13 goals with 11 assists, 76 shots on net, 191 hits and a plus-5 rating through 77 contests overall.
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Canucks' Sam Lafferty: Tallies in loss
Lafferty scored a goal on two shots and doled out eight hits in Monday's 3-2 loss to the Kings.
Lafferty was one of four Canucks with five or more hits in the contest, but their physicality didn't intimidate the Kings. The goal was Lafferty's first since Feb. 22, and he has just two points over his last 13 games. For the season, the 29-year-old winger is at 23 points, 71 shots on net, 155 hits and a plus-8 rating through 69 appearances.
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Canucks' Sam Lafferty: Chips in with helper
Lafferty logged an assist, three hits, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Canadiens.
Lafferty snapped a 10-game point drought when he assisted on the second of Nikita Zadorov's two goals in the game. The 29-year-old Lafferty has been all over the Canucks' lineup this season, but his recent lack of offense has kept him in a bottom-six role. He's at 22 points, 69 shots on net, 143 hits, 32 PIM and a plus-9 rating through 67 appearances.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-1, 195 lbs |
| Birthplace: Hollidaysburg, PA |
| Age: 30 |
| Experience: 5 |
| Shoots: Right |
