Brandon Montour To Miss NHL Preseason With Injury

Brandon Montour will miss the remainder of the NHL preseason the Buffalo Sabres announced on Thursday, after the defender suffered a hand injury.

Montour was hurt during the Sabres’ 4-1 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday.

Acquired from the Anaheim Ducks last season, Montour, a former Tilbury resident and Chatham-Kent Cyclone, was slated to open the season in Buffalo’s top four.

The team will update his injury status following the preseason, putting into question his status for the team’s open of the NHL regular season.