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Sabres' Norris Injured; Rookie Helenius Set for Debut

1/19/2026

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Josh Norris is week to week with an upper-body injury, limiting his availability for upcoming Sabres games.
Sabres coach Lindy Ruff says Norris is not recovering as hoped.
The Sabres recalled 19-year-old Konsta Helenius, who will debut against the Carolina Hurricanes.
Helenius has nine goals and 30 points in the AHL this season.
Ruff praised Helenius for his aggressive play as goalie Alex Lyon returns this week.

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Josh Norris is week to week with an upper-body injury, limiting his availability for upcoming Sabres games.
Sabres coach Lindy Ruff says Norris is not recovering as hoped.
The Sabres recalled 19-year-old Konsta Helenius, who will debut against the Carolina Hurricanes.
Helenius has nine goals and 30 points in the AHL this season.
Ruff praised Helenius for his aggressive play as goalie Alex Lyon returns this week.