Nikita Zadorov's suspension has been lifted by the Sabres.
Zadorov's suspension has been lifted by the Sabres.
Analysis:
Per the Buffalo News, Zadorov was bumped off an oversold flight from the Dominican Republic and thus did not make it back to Buffalo in a timely fashion following the NHL All-Star break. Now that he is back with the team, and reinstated, the blueliner is a candidate to return to the Sabres' lineup Thursday against the Oilers.
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