Topias Leinonen - NHL News & Rumors | FOX Sports

Injured in summer training Leinonen will miss some time due to a lower-body injury he sustained over the summer, Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News reports.

Impact Leinonen split time between the AHL and ECHL in 2025-26, playing in a total of 15 games. The injury will cost him some time, but the Sabres don't have a picture of how long he'll be out just yet. Once healthy, he'll be an option in goal for AHL Rochester.

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Inks entry-level deal Leinonen signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Sabres on Friday, per Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.

Impact Leinonen had a 2.31 GAA and a .910 save percentage in 25 regular-season outings in 2024-25 with Mora of HockeyAllsvenskan, which is Sweden's second-highest league. The 21-year-old netminder was selected by Buffalo with the No. 41 overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft. He will report to AHL Rochester.

MARCH 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE