Sabres starting to get short on defense due to injuries

Lawrence Pilut is joining the team in Vancouver
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Buffalo, N.Y. (WGR 550) – With injuries to Ilya Lyubushkin and Henri Jokiharju on defense, the Buffalo Sabres have recalled Lawrence Pilut from the Rochester Americans.

In three games with the Amerks so far this season, Pilut has recorded two assists.

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Lyubushkin was hurt blocking a shot on Tuesday in Edmonton, while Jokiharju missed most of Thursday’s game in Calgary after taking a puck to the face.

The Sabres aren’t practicing Friday in Vancouver. They take on the Canucks on Saturday night.

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Vancouver started the season on the road with five straight losses. Saturday is their home opener.

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