Sabres Place Zach Benson on IR, Recall Isak Rosen as Ruff Eyes One-Week Timeline

Lindy Ruff says Benson’s lower-body issue should sideline him for about a week.

Overview

Benson was injured late in the loss to Boston and his IR stint rules him out for the next three games, making him eligible for activation on Nov. 8.
Ruff said Benson had been managing the issue for several games before it forced him out of the lineup.
Buffalo recalled Isak Rosen from AHL Rochester after he opened the season leading the league with 12 points in eight games.
Rosen scored his first NHL goal in his return during the Sabres’ shootout win over the Capitals.
Benson had eight assists in eight games in a top-line, first power-play role, and Rosen’s usage bears watching given his prior recalls featured limited minutes and one assist in 15 NHL games.