Sobotka (upper body) isn't in the lineup for Thursday's matchup with Colorado.

EDGE Analysis

Sobotka will miss a third consecutive game Thursday, and the Sabres have yet to release any details regarding a potential timetable for his return. The 31-year-old forward's next chance to play will come Saturday against the Coyotes.

Sobotka (upper body) will not dress for Monday's game against Vegas, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports

EDGE Analysis

This will be the second contest Sobotka misses, the winger still recovering from an upper-body injury. The 31-year-old is coming off a 31-point campaign a season ago that saw him play in all but one game. He remains day-to-day, though a second consecutive absence is a little worrisome.

Sobotka (upper body) has been ruled out for Saturday's home game versus the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Sobotka made his debut with the Sabres for Opening Night on Thursday, picking up two hits and four PIM over 18:42 of ice time. As noted in this latest report, the Czech forward will give way to another newcomer, Remi Elie, in the upcoming contest.

Sobotka is considered day-to-day with an upper-body injury., Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Sabres have yet to release any information regarding the severity of Sobotka's injury, but he should be considered questionable at best for Saturday's matchup with the Rangers at this juncture. If he's unable to go, Remi Elie will likely slot into the lineup against New York.

Sobotka has been traded to Buffalo, Bob McKenzie of TSN reports

EDGE Analysis

Sobotka was part of the deal that package needed to pry Ryan O'Reilly out of Buffalo. The Czech center finished the 2017-18 season with 11 goals, 31 points, and a minus-6 rating in 81 games after his return from a hiatus in the KHL. Sobotka is expected to slot in as a bottom-six forward with the Sabres, presumably anchoring the fourth line for his new squad. If the soon-to-be 31-year-old can garner power-play time, he might have some fantasy value in deeper formats, but his relevance in standard formats certainly takes a hit now that he's on a rebuilding team.

Sobotka posted 11 goals and 31 points in 81 games during the 2017-18 season.

EDGE Analysis

Sobotka completed the first year of a three-year, $10.5 million contract that he signed after a three-season stint in the KHL. The Blues were hoping to get a physical forward to bolster the top nine, but Sobotka suffered a shoulder injury while playing in the KHL, which may have led to his measly 127 hits. Sobotka was a viable third-line center, though, and he won 54.3 percent of faceoffs.

Sobotka scored a goal and dished out three hits in Monday's 4-2 win over the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

After going 15 straight games without a point, Sobotka now has a goal and an assist in the last two outings. This production surfaced once Sobotka was called upon to center the third line with Dmitrij Jaskin and rookie Tage Thompson. The Blues would surely like to see this production continue from the bottom six, but fantasy owners should be wise enough to see that this is likely a short-lived fluke.

Sobotka (personal) is listed among the active players for Saturday's game against the Stars, according to the NHL roster report.

EDGE Analysis

Sobotka left the team to be with his wife Friday for the birth of his child, but he is with the team and ready to play in Saturday's contest against the Stars. He will attempt to build on a 24-point (nine goals, 15 assists) effort ver 64 games this season.

Sobotka didn't practice Friday due to the birth of his child, Jim Thomas of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

EDGE Analysis

The team travels to Dallas for the start of a four-game road trip Saturday against the Stars, so it will be interesting to see if he joins them when they depart. It's best to consider him questionable until official word on his status drops, but he should join the team ahead of Thursday's three-game west coast swing if he doesn't play Saturday.

Sobotka (illness) returned to practice Thursday after missing Wednesday's contest, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sobotka slotted in on the team's third line during the session and will likely do the same during Friday evening's tilt against the Jets. The veteran forward owns 24 points (nine goals, 15 assists) through 60 games this season and will attempt to build on that output Friday against an opponent allowing 2.67 goals per game in February.