BUFFALO – The Sabres this afternoon recalled center Konsta Helenius, one of their top prospects, from the Rochester Americans.
Center Josh Norris is day to day after suffering an upper-body injury when Nick Seeler cross-checked him in the second period of Wednesday’s 5-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers, according to the team.
Helenius, 19, could make his NHL debut tonight against the Montreal Canadiens in KeyBank Center.
Update: Helenius is scratched.
The Sabres drafted the Finn 14th overall in 2024.
Helenius has compiled nine goals and 30 points in 34 games this season. Earlier today he was to selected to play in the AHL All-Star Classic.
Winger Isak Rosen and defenseman Zac Jones were also named to the All-Star Classic.