Sabres’ Projected Lineups Feature Mammoth
The Mammoth will face the Sabres at 7 p.m. ET. Both teams are looking to improve their standings in the league as they prepare for this crucial matchup.
Mammoth Projected Lineup
The Mammoth’s lineup remains unchanged following their recent 4-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. Coach Andre Tourigny announced that the players will include:
- Clayton Keller
- Barrett Hayton
- Nick Schmaltz
- JJ Peterka
- Logan Cooley
- Dylan Guenther
- Lawson Crouse
- Jack McBain
- Michael Carcone
- Kailer Yamamoto
- Kevin Stenlund
- Brandon Tanev
Defense and Goaltending
- Mikhail Sergachev
- Dmitri Simashev
- Nate Schmidt
- John Marino
- Ian Cole
- Olli Maatta
Both Karel Vejmelka and Vitek Vanecek are listed as goaltenders. Meanwhile, Nick DeSimone, Liam O’Brien, and Kevin Rooney are scratched, while Sean Durzi (upper body) and Alex Kerfoot (lower body) are injured.
Sabres Projected Lineup
The Sabres, with a record of 5-4-3, have made some adjustments. They will feature:
- Jordan Greenway
- Tage Thompson
- Jack Quinn
- Josh Doan
- Ryan McLeod
- Alex Tuch
- Peyton Krebs
- Noah Ostlund
- Isak Rosen
- Mason Geertsen
- Josh Dunne
- Beck Malenstyn
Defense and Goaltending
- Mattias Samuelsson
- Rasmus Dahlin
- Owen Power
- Conor Timmins
- Bowen Byram
- Michael Kesselring
Goaltenders Alex Lyon and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen are expected to start. Jacob Bryson is scratched. Jason Zucker, Jiri Kulich, Zach Benson, Colten Ellis, Tyson Kozak, Justin Danforth, and Josh Norris are currently dealing with injuries.
Status Updates
Coach Lindy Ruff indicated that Zucker has been placed on injured reserve and his condition is worsening. Kulich missed practice and is doubtful for Thursday. Kozak returned to skate with the team for the first time since his injury on October 24.
Key Injuries
- Jason Zucker (Illness)
- Jiri Kulich (Undisclosed)
- Zach Benson (Lower body)
- Colten Ellis (Back)
- Tyson Kozak (Lower body)
- Justin Danforth (Lower body)
- Josh Norris (Upper body)
This matchup between the Mammoth and the Sabres promises to be competitive. With both teams dealing with injuries, adjustments to the projected lineups are crucial for success.
