There was no word on what is ailing Foligno, but he is listed as day-to-day. Drew Stafford will replace Foligno in the lineup after missing the last six games.
Marcus Foligno News
Foligno will make his season debut on the Sabres second line with Tyler Ennis and Drew Stafford. The trio played together for much of last season; when Foligno had five goals and 13 assists in 47 games.
Foligno had five goals and 13 assists in 47 games last season. He has a chance to make his season debut tomorrow vs. Tampa Bay.
Foligno sustained an upper-body strain in a preseason game on Sept. 22 against Toronto and has not participated in a full practice since. He's worked with the team's power play units the last few days before the rest of the team has taken the ice but has done so while sporting a red non-contact jersey. He may miss the games over the weekend against Ottawa on Friday and in Pittsburgh on Saturday as well.
Drew Stafford will take Foligno's spot on the Sabres top-line.
Foligno heads back to the minors with the Sabres out of the playoff hunt. He scored six goals and 13 points in 14 games.
Foligno might have a chance to play with Thomas Vanek injured. He has no points in one game.
Foligno heads back to Rochester after his second consecutive game as a healthy scratch. He will come back up if the Sabres need a spare forward.
Foligno gives the Sabres a spare forward. He was held pointless over one game.
Foligno gets his second recall this season. The rookie has no points in his one career game.
Foligno had no points in his NHL debut.
Foligno makes his NHL debut on the third line.
In just his first professional season, Foligno is forced into NHL action after just 27 games of seasoning. Expect his minutes to be limited.
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