(WGR 550) – With Tage Thompson questionable for Saturday’s game in Long Island against the New York Islanders, the Buffalo Sabres have called up Lukas Rousek from the Rochester Americans.
Thompson was hurt during Friday’s game when he collided with New Jersey Devils winger Timo Meier. He left the game in the first period, but returned in the second and finished the game. It was very obvious he was playing with pain and trying to do his best.
With Vinnie Hinostroza out for personal reasons and Jordan Greenway injured, Buffalo needed a forward to be ready to go.
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Rousek missed most of last season after knee surgery. He returned to play 19 regular season games with the Amerks, but was very impressive in limited action during the Calder Cup Playoffs. In 10 games, he had six points.
The 23-year-old has a lot of skill, but is also a very good two-way forward. In 61 games with Rochester this season, he has 15 goals and 33 assists for 48 points.
A native of Ostrov, Czechia, Rousek was a sixth-round pick of the Sabres in the 2019 NHL Draft.
With Saturday’s game being telecast on ESPN+ and Hulu, the local broadcast with Dan Dunleavy and Rob Ray is only available on WGR Sports Radio 550 at 5 p.m. ET. Join Brian Koziol and myself for pregame coverage starting at 4 p.m. ET.
