Ahead of tonight’s game vs the Blues, the Buffalo Sabres activated Tyson Kozak and placed Jiri Kulich on injured reserve, as shared by Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550. Kozak originally landed on IR in late October , due to a lower-body injury suffered against the Maple Leafs. Meanwhile, Kulich’s ailment is not hockey related, as he is dealing with an issue related to his ear, as shared by the team , and hopefully will not be out for long.

Kozak has jumped right back into the Sabres lineup tonight, centering Jordan Greenway and Jack Quinn . The 22-year-old has two goals in seven games. Kozak was a great find from Buffalo, drafted in the seventh round in 2021, and projects as a solid bottom six center with a hard-nosed style and high motor. Ha

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