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www.yardbarker.comHere’s the latest I can share based on recent reporting:
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Sam Carrick and Noah Ostlund were sidelined for the Sabres’ second-round series, with coaching confirming the injuries and recovery timelines as of early May 2026. Carrick’s status improved over a few days, raising the possibility of late-season or playoff involvement, but Ostlund was listed as unavailable for the start of Round 2 [source coverage from Pro Hockey Rumors and Bleacher Report aggregations, May 2026]. Possible return timelines depended on progression and medical clearance, with coaches noting players could rejoin practice or games if recovery continued on schedule [Pro Hockey Rumors, Bleacher Report].
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Concerning roster health, Josh Norris, Jason Zucker, and Tyson Kozak were reported as options to play in the ongoing series, with lineup changes occurring mid-series as injuries and performance dictated rotations [Bleacher Report coverage, May 2026].
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In playoff context, Sabres’ run featured significant attention to Sam Carrick’s status and potential return, along with other in-series updates about defense and forward depth as the team chased advancement [Yardbarker and Sabrenoise summaries, early May 2026].
If you’d like, I can pull the very latest headlines from a specific outlet (e.g., official team site, major outlets) and summarize who’s in, who’s out, and any concrete return dates. I can also provide a brief player-by-player status table if that helps. Would you like that with citations?