Jokiharju was scratched for the second time in four games when he sat out Friday's 6-3 loss to the Maple Leafs.

Jokiharju scored a goal and went plus-2 in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Panthers.

Jokiharju signed a one-year, $3.1 million contract with the Sabres on Friday.

Jokiharju (undisclosed) will play Saturday against Tampa Bay, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.

Jokiharju (general soreness) is expected to a game-time decision versus Tampa Bay on Saturday, per Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.

Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reported Friday that Jokiharju is day-to-day with general soreness.

Jokiharju (illness) is expected to return to the lineup Sunday against Chicago, according to Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550.

Jokiharju (illness) participated in Friday's practice, but he's still expected to miss the evening's game versus Winnipeg.

Jokiharju (illness) won't play Tuesday against Boston, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.

Jokiharju (lower body) participated in practice Thursday after being injured in Buffalo's regular-season finale last season, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.