Sabres’ Pominville understands long recovery Karlsson facesSource: Olean Times Herald ‘Pominville knows well. On April 22, 2011 in Philadelphia, James van Riemsdyk’s skate completely sliced a tendon in the winger’s lower leg.’ Related posts: Serious injuries would have carried over to next round Thrashers keep pick, add veteran Stanley Cup Playoff matchups set Sabres to open home schedule against Hurricanes Sabres, Pominville agree to five-year contact extension