Lukas Rousek - NHL News & Rumors

Headed overseas Rousek signed a two-year contract with HV71 of the Swedish Hockey League on Tuesday, per the club's press release.

Impact Rousek suited up in 17 games for the Sabres, with his last appearance with the team coming in 2023-24. The left-shot winger produced seven goals, 42 points and a plus-1 rating over 72 regular-season outings before adding two goals and eight points across seven playoff outings with AHL Rochester this past season. A sixth-round pick in 2019, Rousek could come back to North America in the future if he performs well in the SHL.

MAY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Surfaces on waivers Rousek was moved to waivers Sunday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Rousek had 10 goals and 41 points in 51 games with AHL Rochester in the 2023-24 regular season. He will probably spend most of the 2024-25 campaign in the minors.

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 3, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Returned to minors Rousek was reassigned to AHL Rochester on Tuesday.

Impact Rousek will finish his 2023-24 campaign in the minors with the Americans, who have already secured their spot in the Calder Cup playoffs. With the Sabres this season, the 24-year-old winger failed to find the back of the net in 15 appearances while registering just two assists, four shots and five hits. Looking ahead to next season, Rousek will likely see more game action but fantasy players probably should still expect him to spend some time in the minors again.

APRIL 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Playing Tuesday Rousek (face) will be in the lineup Tuesday against Washington, per Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald.

Impact Rousek has played nine games with the big club this year, recording two assists and four shots on goal. The 24-year-old will enter his third season next year and look to start on the big club following training camp next fall.

APRIL 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out again Rousek (face) won't play Saturday versus the Maple Leafs, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.

Impact Rousek was injured during Tuesday's practice and is set for a third straight absence. With Jack Quinn back in action, there's no guarantee there will be a spot for Rousek even when he's cleared to play again. The Sabres' next game is Tuesday against the Capitals.

MARCH 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out Friday Rousek will not suit up Friday against New Jersey, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

Impact Rousek was injured during Tuesday's practice and will now miss his second straight game. His next chance to get back in the lineup will be Saturday against Toronto.

MARCH 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out Wednesday Rousek (face) is expected to need a couple of days to recover after being injured in Tuesday's practice, coach Don Granato told Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550. The 24-year-o...

Impact Rousek has two assists in nine contests this season. Jack Quinn's expected return from a lower-body injury coincidentally corresponds with Rousek's exit from the lineup.

MARCH 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Being evaluated Rousek (face) is being evaluated after leaving Tuesday's practice, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports.

Impact Rousek appeared to suffer a cut to his face during Tuesday's session. The 24-year-old forward has two assists and four shots on goal in nine NHL outings this season. If he can't play Wednesday versus Ottawa, Jack Quinn (lower body) or Tyson Jost (undisclosed) might be options to replace Rousek in the lineup.

MARCH 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back in lineup Saturday Rousek was recalled from AHL Rochester and will rejoin the Sabres' lineup Saturday versus the Oilers.

Impact Rousek has gone scoreless in six games at the NHL level this year after posting two points (two goals, two assists) in two games last season. The 24-year-old winger will slot into a fourth-line role alongside Tyson Jost and Victor Olofsson.

MARCH 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down to AHL Rousek was assigned to AHL Rochester on Friday, per Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.

Impact Rousek has only played six games for the Sabres this season and hasn't recorded a point. It is likely the 24-year-old won't get recalled by the big club and spend the rest of the season with Rochester. He will look to sharpen his game in the AHL for the rest of the season.

MARCH 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled Wednesday Rousek was called up by Buffalo on Wednesday.

Impact Rousek has 10 goals and 38 points in 48 contests with AHL Rochester this season. He's also appeared in five games with Buffalo while recording no points, one shot, one hit and three blocks.

MARCH 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to AHL Rousek was returned to AHL Rochester on Friday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Rousek has no points, a minus-2 rating, one shot, one hit and three blocks in five contests with Buffalo this season. With Rochester, he's scored two goals and six points in eight outings.

NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Up with Sabres Rousek was summoned by Buffalo on Thursday.

Impact Rousek has two goals and six points in eight contests with AHL Rochester this season. During the 2022-23 campaign, he appeared in two games with Buffalo, recording a goal, an assist and three shots while averaging 11:19 of ice time in that span.

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

What do Zemgus Girgensons, Lukas Rousek signings mean for Sabres offseason plans? The Sabres roster is now close to full after the pair of signings, leaving the club in interesting spot heading into the offseason.

JUNE 21, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Re-signs Tuesday Rousek signed a two-year contract with the Sabres on Tuesday, per CapFriendly.

Impact The first year of the deal is two-way, while the second year is one-way. Rousek took a step forward with 56 points in 70 regular-season games and another 12 points in 14 playoff outings for AHL Rochester last year, and he added two points in two contests with the Sabres. The winger could contend for a bottom-six job in training camp.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returned to AHL Rousek was reassigned to AHL Rochester on Saturday.

Impact Rousek was recalled Thursday and was held off the scoresheet Friday versus Columbus in his second career NHL game. He had a goal and an assist March 27 in his NHL debut. The sixth-round pick in 2019, Rousek had 15 tallies and 40 helpers in 68 AHL games this season.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in NHL Rousek was recalled from AHL Rochester on Thursday.

Impact Rousek has played only one game in the NHL, but what a game it was as he had a goal and an assist in a 4-3 loss to Montreal on March 27. Rousek had 15 goals and 40 assists in 68 games with AHL Rocheseter before his recall.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 31, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Returned to minors Rousek was reassigned to AHL Rochester on Tuesday.

Impact Rousek excelled in his NHL debut, racking up a goal and an assist in his NHL debut versus the Habs on Monday. The 23-year-old winger will make his way back to the minors for now but may not have played his last NHL game this season. In the meantime, Jordan Greenway (upper body) looks poised to retake his spot in the lineup.

MARCH 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

One Shift, One Goal! Lukas Rousek Scores In His NHL Debut For Sabres

MARCH 27, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Back with big club Rousek was recalled from AHL Rochester on Monday.

Impact Rousek's return to the roster doesn't bode well for the availability of Jordan Greenway (upper body) or Vinnie Hinostroza (personal) against the Canadiens on Monday. In the minors this season, the 23-year-old Rousek has racked up 15 goals and 34 assists in 62 games and could be in line to make his NHL debut in the closing weeks of the 2022-23 campaign.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies two points in NHL debut Rousek picked up a goal and an assist in Monday's 4-3 shootout win over the Canadiens.

Impact Rousek tied the game 1-1 with his first career goal, grabbing a rebound off the board and putting it in the back of the net. The 23-year-old rookie would add a second point with an assist on Riley Stillman's goal. It was quite a debut for Rousek, a sixth-round pick in 2019. He showed some promise this season with AHL Rochester, tallying 15 goals and 49 points in 62 games. Rousek's performance Monday may have earned him an extended look with Buffalo down the stretch.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returned to AHL Rousek was loaned to AHL Rochester on Sunday.

Impact Rousek was a healthy scratch for Saturday's 2-0 win over the Islanders. He has produced 15 goals and 48 points in 61 AHL contests this campaign.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from AHL Rousek was recalled from AHL Rochester on Saturday, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

Impact Rousek was recalled on an emergency basis, as Tage Thompson suffered an undisclosed injury Friday and his status for Saturday's tilt versus the Islanders is unknown. Rousek had 15 goals and 33 assists in 61 games with AHL Rochester before his recall.

MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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