Vinnie Hinostroza News

Hinostroza had eight assists, 23 SOG and a -2 plus/minus through 19 games this season with Buffalo but has been reassigned to Rochester (AHL) Wednesday after clearing waivers. J.J. Peterka has been recalled in his place.

Hinostroza has eight assists, 23 SOG, six PIMs and a -2 plus/minus rating through 19 games this season but will be a healthy scratch Monday vs. the Panthers. He is replaced in the Sabres' lineup by Zemgus Girgensons.

Hinostroza has not played since Nov.30th due to an undisclosed injury but will return to the Sabres' lineup Thursday as they head to Colorado. The 28-year-old had eight assists and 17 SOG through 15 games played prior to his injury.

It's unclear what is ailing Hinostroza but he missed his second straight game on Sunday and is considered day-to-day. His next chance to play is Wednesday in Columbus.

Hinostroza will be a healthy scratch yet again Thursday as the Sabres take on the Avalanche. The 28-year-old heads to the press box having eight assists and 17 SOG through 15 games played.

Hinostroza will head to the press box due to Rasmus Asplund returning to the lineup Monday. The 28-year-old has eight assists and 16 SOG while playing a limited role across 16 games played.

The 28-year-old Centre will see his first action of 2022-23 as he takes the spot of Jack Quinn in the Sabres' lineup Tuesday. In his first season in Buffalo in 2021-22, Hinostroza scored 13 goals to go along with 25 points and 92 shots across 62 games.

Hinostroza will play for the first time since January 17th, replacing Anders Bjork on the Sabres' fourth line. Hinostroza has scored eight goals with nine assists (17 points) in 36 games this season.

The Sabres did not say what is ailing Hinostroza, but he did not travel to Ottawa, so look for Mark Jankowski to draw back into the lineup.

Hinostroza was acquired from the Panthers a few days ago and will make his season debut for Chicago on Tuesday. Hinostroza, who was pointless in nine games with the Panthers, had 39 points (13G / 26A) in 106 games with Chicago in his first go-around with the team.

Hinostroza has been a healthy scratch more than not in 2021, failing to record a point in his first nine games with the Panthers. He has a better chance of cracking the Blackhawks lineup but likely won't ever be in the top-6.

The Coyotes did not tender the RFA, letting him hit the open market and signing on with the Panthers. The former sixth-round pick had a great debut season in Arizona, posting 39 points (16G / 23A) but struggled to just 22 points (5G / 17A) last season. Hinostroza is a good bounce-back candidate in Florida, where he'll be a middle-6 winger.