This is a terrible break for the rookie winger, who recorded his first career goal and assist in his second game on Thursday. Quinn will likely return to the AHL once he's healthy to get back up to speed but could see some playing time with the Sabres down the stretch.
There is no word on why Zucker is back on IR but the team is expected to issue a release with further details on Thursday afternoon. Zucker only recently returned to the lineup after being activated from IR on Monday.
Quinn played in one game with the Sabres earlier in the season and is set to play in the top-6 on Thursday. The 20-year-old winger currently leads Rochester (AHL) with 35 points (18G / 17A) in 24 games.
Thompson was not able to travel to Canada for Tuesday's game due to COVID-19 international travel rules, so he'll be replaced by Mark Jankowski vs. the Senators.
Luukkonen suffered a lower-body injury last Tuesday and was listed as week-to-week, so moving him to IR created a roster spot for reinforcements. He'll be eligible to be activated whenever he is healthy.
Samuelsson has scored two goals with 13 assists (15 points) in 20 AHL games this season. Monday will be his season debut but has appeared in 12 NHL games since being drafted in the second round in 2018.
Zucker has been out since December 19th but was on the ice for Sunday's practice and will be a game-time decision for Monday's game in Vegas. Zucker skated on a line with Brian Boyle and Kasperi Kapanen in the session and has 11 points (4G / 7A) in 30 games this season.
Krebs missed four games while in COVID-19 protocol but is expected to play Monday after being a full participant in Sunday's practice. Krebs skated on the third line with Vinnie Hinostroza and Kyle Okposo on his wings.
Thompson has missed the last two games but will replace Zemgus Girgensons in the lineup on Saturday. Thompson has been terrific this season, scoring 12 goals with 11 assists (23 points) in 34 games.
Luukkonen suffered a lower-body injury in Tuesday's loss to the Lightning and is expected to miss at least a few weeks. The Sabres' goaltending situation is a mess right now with Luukkonen and Dustin Tokarski listed as week-to-week and both Craig Anderson and Malcolm Subban out month-to-month. That currently leaves Aaron Dell and the recently signed Michael Houser as their two active goalies.
Quinn was the No.8 overall pick in the 2020 NHL Draft and could make his NHL debut on Tuesday. Quinn was on the ice for Monday's practice, skating with Dylan Cozens and Vinnie Hinostroza. The 20-year-old winger has 12 goals and 14 assists (26 points) in 20 AHL games this season.
Thompson was missing from Monday's practice after being added to the COVID-19 protocol list. Jack Quinn was recalled from Rochester (AHL) and skated in the top-6 in Thompson's absence.
Geertsen was a healthy scratch on Thursday so this probably won't affect the Devils' lineup plans for Saturday's game in Columbus but Geertsen will be unavailable for at least two games.
