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Another major injury blow in Buffalo -- Bogosian (MCL) out ‘weeks’

Philadelphia Flyers v Buffalo Sabres

Philadelphia Flyers v Buffalo Sabres

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First, the Sabres lost Jack Eichel to an ankle injury.

Then, Evander Kane to cracked ribs.

Now, it’s Zach Bogosian that’s joined the walking wounded.

On Thursday, Buffalo head coach Dan Bylsma revealed Bogosian suffered an MCL sprain, an ailment that would keep him out of the lineup for “weeks,” per the Times Herald.

The loss is going to sting, no doubt.

In his second full season (third overall) with the Sabres, Bogosian was looking to build upon a solid ’15-16 campaign, one in which he scored seven goals and 24 points in 64 games, while averaging over 22 minutes a night.

The former third overall pick had struggled a bit this season -- pointless through nine games -- and his TOI had dropped to just below 19 minutes. But he was still a vital contributor on the Sabres’ back end.

Moving forward, the Sabres will work with a d-man group comprised of Rasmus Ristolainen, Cody Franson, Josh Gorges, Dmitry Kulikov, Jake McCabe and Casey Nelson. There haven’t been any recalls from the American League -- yet.