Sabres' Radim Mrtka: Returned to AHL affiliate

Mrtka (illness) was sent to AHL Rochester on Saturday.

Mrtka didn't play in Friday's preseason game versus Pittsburgh because of an illness, but his demotion suggests he should return to action soon. The Sabres selected him with the No. 9 overall pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. The Czech native will start the season with AHL Rochester, but he is also eligible to play for WHL Seattle in 2025-26.