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Josh Norris • C • Sabres

Josh Norris Available Monday

Buffalo Sabres center Josh Norris (upper body) will make his long-awaited return to the lineup in Monday's matchup against the Winnipeg Jets. He has been on the shelf for 25 games since suffering an upper-body injury during Buffalo's season opener on Oct. 9. The Sabres are expected to use Norris as the top-line center between Zach Benson and Tage Thompson. He will also join the first power-play unit. Norris makes his return in a juicy spot, as the Jets have struggled without Connor Hellebuyck (knee), allowing 3.6 goals per game across their last five outings.

3 days ago

Mattias Samuelsson • D • Sabres

Mattias Samuelsson in Concussion Protocol

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson entered concussion protocol after getting hurt in Friday's 5-0 loss to the New Jersey Devils. The 25-year-old exited the game in the third period after being bloodied by an elbow from Devils forward Timo Meier. Samuelsson mainly works as a stay-at-home defenseman, but he has reinvented his game in recent weeks, posting three goals and three assists over a seven-game stretch. For the season, Samuelsson has recorded 12 points (five goals, seven assists) in 22 games. He needs only three more points to set his new scoring record. Unfortunately, Samuelsson may have to wait a while to get the job done. Zach Metsa is expected to come into the lineup as Samuelsson's replacement.

5 days ago

Josh Norris • C • Sabres

Josh Norris Nearing Return

Buffalo Sabres center Josh Norris (upper body) is expected to rejoin the lineup soon. On Tuesday, Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff ruled Norris out for Wednesday's matchup against the Pittsburgh Penguins but hinted that he could be ready to return this weekend. The Sabres have a back-to-back scheduled for Friday and Saturday. Norris has made only one appearance so far this season. Injuries are always a risk with him, but the 26-year-old has been productive when in action. Over 240 career appearances, Norris has averaged almost 0.70 points per game.

Nov 26

Josh Doan • RW • Sabres

Josh Doan Pots Two Goals Friday Night

Buffalo Sabres winger Josh Doan netted two goals in Friday's 9-3 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks, recording his second multi-goal game of the season. Doan kicked off a three-goal first period for Buffalo and scored the last of the team's three goals in the second frame, reaching seven goals for the season. In 23 outings, Doan has also recorded seven assists. As a young player, Doan has done a good job on a struggling team. He could see more success in the upcoming games after earning a top-line role, joining forces with Buffalo's top scorers, Tage Thompson and Alex Tuch.

Nov 22

Alex Tuch • RW • Sabres

Alex Tuch Tallies Four Assists in Big Win

Buffalo Sabres right wing Alex Tuch notched four assists in Friday's dominant 9-3 home win over the Chicago Blackhawks. He set up one power-play goal and already had two assists after the first period. Tuch's impressive playmaking display has tied him with Tage Thompson as Buffalo's leading scorer this season. Through 21 outings, he has tallied 20 points, scoring seven goals and delivering 13 assists. However, Tuch's efforts in general have been disappointing this month. Prior to Friday night, he had managed only five points in nine November outings. Tuch will now attempt to build some momentum on Sunday in a tough matchup against the Eastern Conference-leading Carolina Hurricanes.

Nov 22

Jason Zucker • LW • Sabres

Jason Zucker Available Friday

Buffalo Sabres left wing Jason Zucker (illness) has been activated from Injured Reserve and will rejoin the action on Friday night against the Chicago Blackhawks. The veteran forward has missed eight games due to a severe viral issue. Zucker is expected to skate with Ryan McLeod and Jack Quinn on the second line, replacing Isak Rosen. He will also be a big part of the Sabres power play going forward. Four of Zucker's seven points this season have come with the man advantage. In 12 outings, he has recorded four goals and three assists.

Nov 21

Rasmus Dahlin • D • Sabres

Rasmus Dahlin Rejoins Sabres Lineup Saturday

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (personal) will return from a three-game absence on Saturday against the Detroit Red Wings. The Swedish blue-liner exited the lineup last week for personal reasons. Now that he's back, Dahlin is set to feature heavily at both ends for the Sabres on Saturday. In 14 appearances, Dahlin has registered nine points (one goal, eight assists), 38 shots, 17 blocks, and 12 hits, averaging 24:27 of ice time. Due to Dahlin's return, Bowen Byram will have a smaller role in the Sabres defense, dropping down to the second power-play unit.

Nov 15

Colten Ellis • G • Sabres

Colten Ellis to Make Second Career Start Wednesday

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Colten Ellis will make his second career start in Wednesday's matchup against the Utah Mammoth. He will attempt to make it two wins in two appearances, having beaten the Detroit Red Wings 4-2 with 29 saves on Oct. 22. The Sabres have allowed three or more goals in six of their last seven games, going 1-2-4, and desperately need a change in momentum. Ellis faces a tough challenge on Wednesday night, as Utah averages 29.3 shots and 3.19 goals per game. However, Buffalo catches the Mammoth at a good time, with Andr Tourigny's team having gone 1-5-0 over the last six games.

Nov 12

Jason Zucker • LW • Sabres

Jason Zucker Dealing With Severe Viral Issue

Buffalo Sabres left wing Jason Zucker (illness) remains without a timeline for his return. On Monday, Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff revealed that Zucker is dealing with a serious health issue. "Real severe viral, flu-like thing that he hasn't been able to shake," Ruff said. "Undergone a lot of tests and still isn't doing that well." Zucker is set to miss a fourth consecutive game on Wednesday against the Utah Mammoth. The veteran forward has notched four goals and three assists in 12 outings during the 2025-26 campaign. Young players like Jack Quinn and Isak Rosen will have larger roles on the team until Zucker returns.

Nov 10

Jiri Kulich • C • Sabres

Jiri Kulich to "Miss Significant Time" Due to Blood Clot

Buffalo Sabres forward Jiri Kulich (ear) is expected to "miss significant time" due to a blood clot issue, according to head coach Lindy Ruff. Kulich has already missed three games while dealing with fluid in his ears, and the team does not anticipate his return in the near future. Ruff remains hopeful that Kulich can still play this season, but that will depend on how his condition develops over the next three to four weeks. Kulich has made 12 appearances this season, contributing three goals and two assists. The Sabres are also without Jason Zucker (illness) in the offensive department, leaving players like Isak Rosen and Noah Ostlund to pick up the slack. Both forwards have joined the top six and skate on the second power-play unit.

Nov 10

Rasmus Dahlin • D • Sabres

Rasmus Dahlin Takes Leave of Absence

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (personal) has taken a leave of absence, and it's unclear when he will be ready to rejoin the lineup. Buffalo's star blue-liner has returned to his native Sweden to support his fianc e, who is recovering from a heart transplant. In Thursday's 3-0 loss to the St. Louis Blues, Dahlin had a rough outing, finishing with a minus-three rating. Overall, he's now minus-11 this year, which is one of the lowest in the NHL. Dahlin shares the team lead with eight assists and has managed nine points in 14 games, but five of his points have come on the power play. Bowen Byram is expected to take over Dahlin's spot on the first power-play unit, increasing his fantasy value.

Nov 7

Tyson Kozak • C • Sabres

Tyson Kozak Available Versus Blues

Buffalo Sabres center Tyson Kozak (lower body) has been cleared to return to the lineup for Thursday's matchup against the St. Louis Blues. He's been sidelined for five games due to a lower-body issue. Kozak's return adds depth to a Sabres frontline that remains without Josh Norris (upper body) and Zach Benson (lower body), but he isn't an impactful player in fantasy hockey. Across seven appearances this season, Kozak has recorded two goals with five shots and 19 hits. Mason Geertsen will come out of the lineup on Thursday as a healthy scratch.

Nov 6

Jason Zucker • LW • Sabres

Jason Zucker Placed on Injured Reserve

Buffalo Sabres left wing Jason Zucker (illness) was placed on Injured Reserve on Tuesday, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports. The veteran forward will miss Tuesday's matchup against the Utah Mammoth and is expected to be out for multiple games. Zucker has totaled seven points (four goals, three assists) and 15 hits in 12 games this season. Jiri Kulich (ear) won't play either on Tuesday, opening up additional playing time for other forwards. Jack Quinn and Jordan Greenway will team up with Tage Thompson on the first line.

Nov 5

Zach Benson • LW • Sabres

Zach Benson Placed on Injured Reserve

Buffalo Sabres left wing Zach Benson (undisclosed) has landed on Injured Reserve, Bill Hoppe of Buffalo Hockey Beat and Olean Times Herald reports. Benson was apparently hurt late in Thursday's matchup against the Boston Bruins and is now set to miss at least one week of action, beginning with Saturday's clash against the Washington Capitals. This season, Benson has recorded eight assists in as many games but has yet to score, despite firing 16 shots on goal in a top-line role. To strengthen their forward depth during Benson's absence, the Sabres have recalled Isak Rosen from the minors. Rosen is a player to watch, as he has been on fire in the AHL, producing 12 points (five goals, seven assists) in eight appearances.

Nov 1

Jordan Greenway • LW • Sabres

Jordan Greenway Set for Season Debut Thursday

Buffalo Sabres forward Jordan Greenway (lower body) is expected to make his season debut on Thursday versus the Boston Bruins. The power forward has been practicing since Oct. 14 and is now ready for game action. During Wednesday's practice, Greenway skated with Jason Zucker and Jack Quinn. The two wingers have scored a combined 12 points this season, and their good form may help Greenway make a productive start to his campaign. Last season, Greenway had a minimal offensive impact, recording only eight points (three goals and five assists) in 34 contests.

Oct 29

Michael Kesselring • D • Sabres

Michael Kesselring Expected to Make Season Debut Tuesday

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Michael Kesselring (lower body) is penciled in for his season debut on Tuesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. After recovering from a lower-body injury, Kesselring recently returned to practice, and if he avoids any setbacks during the morning skate on Tuesday, the Sabres blue line will get a nice extra piece. Last season, Kesselring played all 82 games with Utah, tallying 29 points (seven goals, 22 assists), 150 shots, 67 blocks, and 87 hits. Jacob Bryson (concussion) is also expected to be available against Columbus, giving Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff even more options in defense. Zach Metsa will definitely come out of the lineup on Tuesday after he was reassigned to the minors.

Oct 28

Tyson Kozak • C • Sabres

Tyson Kozak to Miss Rematch With Maple Leafs

Buffalo Sabres center Tyson Kozak (lower body) has been ruled out for Saturday's contest against the Toronto Maple Leafs. He suffered a lower-body injury in a clash with the Maple Leafs on Friday night. Kozak left the game after only three shifts, finishing with 1:49 of ice time. The 22-year-old has popped up with a pair of goals from the fourth line in seven outings this season. Mason Geertsen is likely to step into the lineup and take Kozak's place on Saturday. Geertsen has averaged only a handful of minutes over four appearances this season, logging zero points, 12 penalty minutes, and six hits.

Oct 25

Jason Zucker • LW • Sabres

Jason Zucker Expected to Play Friday

Buffalo Sabres left wing Jason Zucker (upper body) practiced on Friday and is expected to play against the Toronto Maple Leafs. On Wednesday against the Detroit Red Wings, Zucker's day at the office was cut short by an upper-body injury. However, he won't be forced to sit out any games because of the issue. Zucker has offered solid fantasy value, scoring four goals and five points in seven outings, while registering 11 hits. He skates on the third line and the first power-play unit. Three of his four points have come with the man advantage, and Zucker can make further damage on Friday against a 78.9 percent penalty kill.

Oct 24

Jack Quinn • RW • Sabres

Jack Quinn Tallies Three Points in Wednesday's Win

Buffalo Sabres right wing Jack Quinn had a goal and two assists in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Detroit Red Wings. Quinn's playmaking helped Buffalo score twice in the second period, and he recorded the game-winning goal on a power play early in the third. With this productive outing, Quinn doubled his points total for the season, and he now shares Buffalo's scoring lead with six points (three goals, three assists) in seven games. All of Quinn's points have come in the past four games, so he's on a bit of a hot streak heading into the weekend's home-and-home set against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Oct 23

Jason Zucker • LW • Sabres

Jason Zucker Exits With Injury Wednesday

Buffalo Sabres left wing Jason Zucker (upper body) scored the opening goal in Wednesday's 4-2 victory over the Detroit Red Wings, but he had to exit the game early due to injury. The veteran forward was hurt in the second period while absorbing a hit. Zucker is off to a good start to the campaign, leading the Sabres with four goals in seven games. He has also registered one assist. Buffalo must tweak its third line and top power-play unit if Zucker isn't available on Friday against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Oct 23

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