Sam Lafferty - NHL News & Rumors

Absent Thursday Lafferty (illness) won't play Thursday versus the Flames, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Lafferty's illness was revealed Wednesday, and he will miss a game. The 30-year-old has been far from a lock to be in the lineup even when healthy, so it's not yet clear when he might make his next appearance.

18 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Battling illness Lafferty (illness) might not be available for Thursday's game against Calgary, per Charlie Roumeliotis of WGN Radio.

Impact Lafferty missed Wednesday's practice due to the illness. He hasn't been in the lineup since Dec. 28 despite being available, so this illness doesn't necessarily impact Chicago's short-term plans. The 30-year-old has a goal and an assist in 17 outings in 2025-26.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ends drought with assist Lafferty posted an assist and four hits in Sunday's 7-3 loss to the Penguins.

Impact Lafferty snapped an 11-game drought with a helper on Nick Foligno's second-period tally. This was Lafferty's fourth straight game in the lineup, and it's a positive that he stayed in over Dominic Toninato even with Foligno returning from a hand injury. Lafferty is now at two points, six shots on net, 20 hits, 14 PIM and a plus-2 rating through 17 outings this season.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Slumping in part-time role Lafferty has failed to record a point in his last 11 appearances after going scoreless with two shots on net and two hits in Saturday's 4-3 shootout win over the Stars.

Impact Lafferty has been scratched nine times during his slump, though he has played in six of the Blackhawks' last 10 games. The 30-year-old has mostly filled a fourth-line role when he plays, which limits his scoring potential. He's at one goal, five shots on net, 16 hits, 14 PIM and a plus-2 rating over 16 outings this season. Lafferty is a non-factor in fantasy as long as his usage remains limited.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Connor Bedard scores 3 times as the Blackhawks beat the Flames 5-2

Connor Bedard scored three more goals, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Calgary Flames 5-2 for their second straight win

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

He put Hughes in a BLENDER 😵‍💫

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Dangles for first goal of season Lafferty scored a goal in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Devils.

Impact Lafferty got the puck near the blue line, made a couple of moves and slotted home a shot at 13:34 of the third period to put the Blackhawks ahead 3-2. It's a show of skill for the 30-year-old, who has spent a lot of time in the press box so far -- this was just his fifth appearance of the campaign. The goal was also his first shot on net of the year to go with four PIM, seven hits and a plus-1 rating. He may still find himself out of the lineup once Andre Burakovsky (illness), Frank Nazar (abdomen) and Jason Dickinson (shoulder) are all healthy again.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Simon Nemec scores 3rd goal of game in OT as Devils top Blackhawks 4-3

Defenseman Simon Nemec scored his third goal of the game at 3:28 of the overtime to lift the New Jersey Devils to a 4-3 win over the Chicago Blackhawks

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Sam Lafferty scores a goal against the New Jersey Devils

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Kevin Korchinski Is The Latest Chicago Blackhawks Roster Cut The Chicago Blackhawks set their roster for their preseason game against the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday, early in the day. It didn't inclu...

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Blackhawks New Forward Is Interesting Addition The Chicago Blackhawks have made a few additions this off-season in what has been a pretty quiet summer for them. One of their moves was bri...

AUGUST 13, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Blackhawks Still Have Important Move To Make The Chicago Blackhawks have not had as busy of an off-season as they did last summer, but they still have made some moves. They improved the...

AUGUST 12, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Where New Blackhawks Should Fit In Lineup It is no secret that it has been a far quieter off-season this year for the Chicago Blackhawks compared to last year. While this is the case...

AUGUST 5, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

New Blackhawks Forward Is Big Bounce-Back Candidate While the Chicago Blackhawks have had a fairly quiet off-season, they have made a few moves. One of them was bringing back old friend Sam La...

JULY 19, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Mostly quiet on Blackhawks' free agency front The Blackhawks may never have had a quieter first day of free agency. Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson acquired Sam Lafferty — again...

JULY 2, 2025 • DAILYHERALD.COM

Sam Lafferty returns to Chicago Blackhawks — for a 3rd time — as free agency opens The Chicago Blackhawks acquired Sam Lafferty from the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday, trading a 2026 sixth-round draft pick for the former Blackh...

JULY 1, 2025 • PANTAGRAPH.COM

Blackhawks open free-agency day by trading for Sam Lafferty, again Hawks general manager Kyle Davidson has now executed a whopping four Lafferty trades — three in which he has acquired the speedy forward.

JULY 1, 2025 • SUNTIMES.COM

Headed for Windy City Lafferty was traded to Chicago from Buffalo for a 2026 sixth-round pick Tuesday.

Impact Lafferty struggled to produce offensively last season, managing just seven points in 60 regular-season outings for the Sabres. In his previous stint in Chicago, the 30-year-old winger was significantly more productive, generating 21 points in 51 contests. Lafferty's primary on-ice value comes as a penalty killer, a role that doesn't exactly translate into fantasy production -- though he did manage four short-handed goals with the Hawks in 2022-23.

JULY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores Sunday Lafferty scored a goal on three shots in Sunday's 7-4 loss to the Lightning.

Impact Lafferty netted a goal late in the third period, which didn't ultimately impact the result. He has two goals over eight contests since returning from a groin injury. The 30-year-old winger has been limited to part-time duties on the fourth line this season, picking up just four goals, three assists, 49 shots on net, 89 hits, 28 PIM and a minus-13 rating across 58 appearances.

APRIL 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores Sunday Lafferty scored a goal on three shots in Sunday's 7-4 loss to the Lightning.

APRIL 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Buffalo Sabres Lose 7-4 To Tampa Bay Lightning | Full Game Highlights

APRIL 14, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Guentzel, Kucherov each score twice in the Lightning's 7-4 victory over the Sabres

Jake Guentzel scored twice to reach the 40-goal mark, NHL scoring leader Nikita Kucherov had two goals and an assist and the Tampa Bay Lightning rallied to beat the Buffalo Sabres...

APRIL 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Jenner caps Blue Jackets' 3-2 comeback victory as Sabres' winning streak is stopped at 5

Boone Jenner scored the go-ahead goal on the power play 6:42 into the third period, helping the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 3-2 comeback victory over the Buffalo Sabres

APRIL 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Finds twine in return Lafferty scored a goal and dished out three hits in Sunday's 8-5 win over the Capitals.

Impact Lafferty's return from a four-game absence with a groin injury was productive from his fourth-line role. He tallied the fourth goal of the game for the Sabres off a helper from Connor Clifton. Lafferty now has three goals and six points across 51 appearances this season. The 30-year-old right winger has taken a step back offensively this year after setting a career high of 13 goals a season ago. While it is best to fade Lafferty in most fantasy formats, Buffalo's combination of playing without pressure and their recent surge in the offensive zone could give the winger some value if he can become a consistent contributor on the scoresheet.

MARCH 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

EIGHT GOALS! | Buffalo Sabres Defeat Washington Capitals in 8-5 win | Full Game Highlights

MARCH 31, 2025 • YOUTUBE

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Connor Bedard scores 3 times as the Blackhawks beat the Flames 5-2

Simon Nemec scores 3rd goal of game in OT as Devils top Blackhawks 4-3

Guentzel, Kucherov each score twice in the Lightning's 7-4 victory over the Sabres

Jenner caps Blue Jackets' 3-2 comeback victory as Sabres' winning streak is stopped at 5