Given that, it’s entirely plausible Lehner and the Sabres felt it simply be better for him to stay in Buffalo through training camp and the preseason to prepare for the regular season.
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It was announced on Friday morning that Enroth, who put up two shutouts in 16 games and a.922 save percentage with the Los Angeles Kings last season, has been named to the Swedish World Cup of Hockey roster.
The World Cup begins September 17 in Toronto. According to The Buffalo News and others, representatives from Team Sweden have said that Lehner’s ankle is still not 100%.
Sabres general manager Tim Murray released this statement.
Enroth, 28, has 50 wins, a 2.80 goals-against-average and a.911 save percentage in 147 career National Hockey League games.
Lehner will be replaced on the roster by former Sabres netminder Jhonas Enroth, who just signed a free-agent contract earlier this week with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Lehner is dealing with an undisclosed injury which will prevent him from playing in the World Cup of Hockey, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.
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“With Jhonas we get an experienced goalie that we know can win games for Tre Kronor, with the 2013 World Championship performance fresh in mind, ” Gronborg said.
