Why Konsta Helenius isn't playing for Sabres after call-up from AHL

TL;DR

Konsta Helenius has been called up from the AHL to the Buffalo Sabres but will not play in Game 6 against the Bruins. Noah Ostlund is injured, but Josh Norris is expected to return.

Key points

Konsta Helenius called up from AHL Rochester
He won't play in Game 6 against the Bruins
Noah Ostlund is out injured
Josh Norris expected to return from injury

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Yes, Konsta Helenius was called up from AHL Rochester to the NHL's Buffalo Sabres this week.

But he won't be playing Game 6 on Friday night in Boston against the Bruins.

The Sabres will have at least one forward change. Noah Ostlund is out injured, but the expectation is that Josh Norris will return from his own injury to take that spot.

Helenius, though, will just be in the building and watch.

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Why isn't Konsta Helenius playing?

Helenius isn't playing because, at least for the moment, he wasn't called up to play.

He was called up with other AHL teammates when Rochester's season ended to add more practice bodies and to learn from the experience.

It does seem like Helenius could break through into the lineup if another injury or two occurred, but the Sabres wouldn't be rooting for such a thing to happen anyway.

Q&A

Why isn't Konsta Helenius playing for the Sabres after his call-up?

Konsta Helenius will not play in Game 6 due to the team's lineup decisions despite his call-up from the AHL.

Who is replacing Noah Ostlund in the Sabres lineup?

Josh Norris is expected to return from injury and take Noah Ostlund's spot in the lineup.

What is the status of the Sabres' Game 6 against the Bruins?

The Sabres will face the Bruins in Game 6, with lineup changes including the absence of Noah Ostlund.