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FILE - Buffalo Sabres' Rasmus Ristolainen plays during an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers in Philadelphis, in this Saturday, March 7, 2020, file photo. Ristolainen is putting behind the frightening two-week bout he had in dealing with COVID-19 by focusing his energy on getting back into game shape. &quot;The way I think about it, it's just a bump in the road, and it's going to make me tougher and better,&quot; Ristolainen said during a video conference call Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in his first comments since sharing his experience with the Finnish newspaper Ilta-Sanomat last week. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

Sabres’ Ristolainen eager to return after bout with COVID-19

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 14, 2019, file photo, Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen (55) looks to pass during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, in Buffalo N.Y. Ristolainen says he's happy to report for the start of training camp despite offseason suggestions he'd prefer a change of scenery. What Ristolainen declined to say Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019, was whether he'd still be happy being in Buffalo in March following the NHL's trading deadline.(AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes, File)

Sabres’ Ristolainen happy to be in Buffalo - for now

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) celebrates with Conor Sheary, center, and Jake Guentzel (59) after getting a hat-trick with his third goal of the game in the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, March 19, 2017. Pittsburgh won 4-0. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

NHL to hold hearing on Sabres’ Ristolainen’s hit on Guentzel

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Buffalo Sabres goalie Robin Lehner (40) makes a save during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders, Friday, Dec. 16, 2016, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Rasmus Ristolainen scores in OT, Sabres beat Islanders 3-2

By JONAH BRONSTEIN - Associated Press

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Brandon Davidson, left, celebrates with center Connor McDavid (97) after McDavid scored in overtime of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Tuesday, March 1, 2016, in Buffalo, N.Y. Edmonton won 2-1. (AP Photo/Gary Wiepert)

Ristolainen seals Sabres 4-3 OT win over Oilers

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 24, 2016, file photo, Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen, of Finland, attempts a shot during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Anaheim Ducks in Anaheim, Calif. The Sabres have signed Ristolainen just in time for the start of the season. The team announced Ristolainen signed a six-year, $32.4 million contract on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2016, two days before Buffalo opens the season hosting the Montreal Canadiens. Ristolainen was a restricted free agent, whose rights were retained by the Sabres in June. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo, File)

Sabres sign Ristolainen to 6-year, $32.4 million contract

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Nashville Predators forward Calle Jarnkrok (19), of Sweden, celebrates with teammates Roman Josi (59), of Switzerland, left, Shea Weber (6) and Craig Smith (15) after scoring his first NHL goal in the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Thursday, March 27, 2014, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

Weber leads Predators to 6-1 win against Sabres

By JIM DIAMOND - Associated Press