Buffalo Sabres Fantasy Hockey News & Injury Updates

Kulich (concussion) is expected to return to the lineup against Ottawa on Wednesday, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.

Helenius (upper body) is week-to-week, according to Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic on Monday.

Benson didn't participate in Monday's practice session and is considered day-to-day due to an undisclosed injury, Joe Yerdon of Bleacher Report reports.

Gilbert was loaned to AHL Rochester on Sunday.

Luukkonen will defend the road net against the Kings on Saturday, per Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News.

Ellis is expected to start on the road against Anaheim on Thursday, per Ducks PA Announcer Phil Hulett.

Danforth (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Thursday, per the NHL media site.

Helenius has returned to Buffalo to be evaluated for an upper-body injury, the team announced Thursday.

Carrick (middle body) is expected to be activated off injured reserve ahead of Thursday's game against the Ducks.

Helenius has returned to Buffalo to be evaluated for an upper-body injury, the team announced Thursday.

Helenius has returned to Buffalo to be evaluated for an upper-body injury, per Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News on Thursday.

Danforth (upper body) won't play versus the Sharks on Tuesday, Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News reports.

Ellis will defend the road net against San Jose on Tuesday, according to Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550.

Kulich has been placed in concussion protocol, per Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News on Monday.

Danforth (upper body) is set to miss Saturday's game against Washington.

Kulich (face) is back in Buffalo for evaluation and won't play against Washington on Saturday, according to Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550.

Luukkonen will patrol the road crease in Saturday's road clash against the Capitals, per Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News.

Kulich exited Friday's practice session early after taking a puck to the face, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

Carrick (middle body) was put on injured reserve Wednesday, per Heather Engel of NHL.com.

Carrick (upper body) was put on injured reserve Wednesday, per Heather Engel of NHL.com.

Luukkonen is expected to start at home against Philadelphia on Wednesday, per Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News.

Danforth (upper body) isn't expected to play Wednesday versus Philadelphia, per Joe Yerdon of Bleacher Report.

Carrick (upper body) will not be in the lineup versus the Flyers on Wednesday, Joe Yerdon of Bleacher Report reports.

Zucker (abdomen) has been cleared to play in Wednesday's game against the Flyers, Joe Yerdon of Bleacher Report reports.

Dahlin (upper body) is expected to be fine for Wednesday's game against Philadelphia, per Heather Engel of NHL.com.

Carrick is being evaluated for a mid-body injury, according to Heather Engel of NHL.com on Tuesday.

Zucker (abdomen) practiced on the third line Monday and is on track to make his regular-season debut Wednesday against the Flyers.

Danforth (upper body) missed Monday's practice, according to Justin Alpert and Jourdon LaBarber of the Sabres' official site.

Dahlin (upper body) told reporters he "thinks he'll be ready" for Wednesday's clash with Philadelphia.

Luukkonen is expected to start on the road against Montreal on Saturday, per Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News.

Norris (concussion) will be in the lineup against Montreal on Saturday, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

Kulich (undisclosed) will play against Montreal on Saturday, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

Leinon (lower body) was assigned to AHL Rochester on Wednesday.

Dahlin (upper body) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Canadiens, Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic reports.

Norris entered concussion protocol Thursday after sustaining the injury versus the Maple Leafs, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports.

Kulich missed Thursday's game versus the Maple Leafs due to an undisclosed injury, Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News reports.

The Sabres announced Thursday that Lyon (upper body) had a setback in his recovery and is without a timeline to return

Lyon (upper body) had a setback in his recovery and is without a timeline to return, the team announced Thursday.

Dahlin (upper body) has been ruled out for Thursday's clash against the Maple Leafs and is considered to be questionable for Saturday's game in Montreal, per Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550.

Benson logged an assist in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Canadiens.

Grzelcyk (lower body) suffered a "flare-up" and could be out for at least "a few days," head coach Lindy Ruff told Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News on Tuesday.

Grzelcyk (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve by the Sabres on Tuesday, per Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550.

Gilbert was promoted from the minors ahead of Tuesday's clash with Montreal, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

Jones, alongside Daniel Laatsch, was traded to Buffalo from Pittsburgh on Monday in exchange for Ryan Johnson.

Laatch, alongside Caleb Jones, was traded to Buffalo from Pittsburgh on Monday in exchange for Ryan Johnson.

Dahlin (upper body) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Montreal, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.

Dahlin won't return to Monday's game against the Panthers due to an upper-body injury.

Ellis is expected to start at home against Utah on Saturday, per Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550.

Doan (lower body) will suit up Thursday versus the Stars, Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic reports.

Doan is dealing with a lower-body injury that limited him late in Tuesday's game versus the Wild, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.

Rudolph was named the Rookie of the Week in the NCHC on Tuesday.

Zucker (abdomen) participated in Tuesday's morning skate but is still a few weeks away from returning to game action, Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic reports.

Lyon (upper body) was spotted practicing at Tuesday's optional morning skate, per Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic.

Luukkonen will patrol the home crease against Chicago on Saturday, per Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550.

Head coach Lindy Ruff said Friday that Zellweger (concussion) has been cleared to play ahead of Saturday's game against Chicago, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.

Gilbert was loaned to AHL Rochester on Friday.

Lyon (upper body) was put on injured reserve Thursday, Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic reports.

Samuelsson (lower body) will be in the lineup against the Blue Jackets on Thursday, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

Crevier signed a four-year, $16 million contract extension with the Sabres on Thursday.

Zellweger (concussion) was placed on injured reserve Thursday.

Gilbert was recalled from AHL Rochester on Thursday.

Zellweger (concussion) will miss Thursday's game in Columbus, per Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News.

Luukkonen (lower body) is slated to start on the road against Columbus on Thursday, per Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550.

Sheary (undisclosed) was placed on waivers Tuesday to be loaned to AHL Rochester.

Timmins (lower body) doesn't have a timeline for his return yet, according to Heather Engel of NHL.com on Tuesday.

Head coach Lindy Ruff stated that Lyon (upper body) is expected to miss a couple of days, per Heather Engel of NHL.com.

Head coach Lindy Ruff stated that Samuelsson (lower body) could return to practice Wednesday, per Joe Yerdon of Bleacher Report.

Leinonen (lower body) was placed on the injured non-roster list Monday.

Rathbone was placed on injured reserve by the Sabres on Monday for an undisclosed reason.

Samuelsson (lower body) was moved to injured reserve by the Sabres on Monday.

Sheary was placed on injured reserve by the Sabres on Monday with an undisclosed injury.

Timmins was placed on injured reserve by the Sabres for an undisclosed reason Monday.

Zucker (abdomen) was placed on injured reserve by the Sabres on Monday.

Kulich (undisclosed) participated in Saturday's practice.

Luukkonen left Saturday's 3-1 preseason loss against Pittsburgh after tweaking something in his lower body, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

Luukkonen left Saturday's 3-1 preseason loss against Pittsburgh because of an undisclosed injury, per Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News.

Luukkonen will defend the home goal in Saturday's preseason contest against the Penguins, per Heather Engel of NHL.com.

Jones was put on waivers Saturday for the purpose of being assigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.

Villalta was placed on waivers by Buffalo on Friday.

Meyer was placed on waivers by the Sabres for the purpose of assignment to AHL Rochester on Friday.

Polin was put on waivers by Buffalo on Friday.

McDonough was placed on waivers by Buffalo on Friday.

Kuntar was waived by Buffalo on Friday.

Gilbert was put on waivers by Buffalo on Friday.

Geertsen was placed on waivers by the Sabres on Friday for the purpose of assignment to AHL Rochester.

Kulich (undisclosed) will not play in Saturday's preseason finale against the Penguins.

Head coach Lindy Ruff said Friday that Samuelsson (lower body) could return on the early end of his week-to-week timetable.

Head coach Lindy Ruff that Zellweger (concussion) felt good after skating Friday and will likely be ready for Thursday's Opening Night matchup against Columbus, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

Grzelcyk signed a one-year, $850,000 contract with the Sabres on Friday.

Kulich (undisclosed) left Thursday's preseason game versus the Red Wings for precautionary reasons, Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News reports.

Lyon sustained an upper-body injury in the first period of Thursday's preseason game against the Red Wings, Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News reports.

Head coach Lindy Ruff said Wednesday that Zellweger has entered the concussion protocol, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

Samuelsson is considered week-to-week due to his lower-body injury, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports Wednesday.

Samuelsson (undisclosed) was injured in Tuesday's preseason game versus the Blue Jackets, and he'll be evaluated further Wednesday, Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News reports.

Zellweger sustained a concussion in Tuesday's preseason game versus the Blue Jackets, Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News reports.

Luukkonen is expected to start between the pipes in Tuesday's preseason contest against the Blue Jackets, per Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550.

Lyon will be in goal for Monday's preseason game in Pittsburgh, according to Josh Getzoff of SportsNet Pittsburgh.

Crevier (shoulder) played in Saturday's scrimmage, per Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News.

Crevier (shoulder) played in the Sabres' scrimmage Saturday, per Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News.

Quinn drew praise from head coach Lindy Ruff on Wednesday ahead of training camp, Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic reports.

Head coach Lindy Ruff indicated Wednesday that Kulich could step in for Jason Zucker (abdomen) early in the 2026-27 season, Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic reports.

Head coach Lindy Ruff indicated Wednesday that he wants to begin training camp with Thompson working as the Sabres' No. 1 center, Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic reports.

Jones (shoulder) wasn't listed among Pittsburgh's injured players ahead of training camp Wednesday.

Jones (shoulder) wasn't listed among Pittsburgh's injured players ahead of training camp Wednesday.

Danforth should be ready for the start of training camp after undergoing a minor procedure in his knee, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports Wednesday.

Ellis could be part of a timeshare in the crease early in the 2026-27 campaign if he makes the Opening Night roster, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports Wednesday.

Although Lyon is projected to start 2026-27 as Buffalo's No. 2 goaltender, he should play more than a typical understudy, per Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 on Wednesday.

Head coach Lindy Ruff said Wednesday that Luukkonen and the Sabres' other goaltenders will likely share the net early in the 2026-27 campaign, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

General manager Jarmo Kekalainen said Wednesday that Zucker is recovering from sports hernia surgery and won't be ready for the start of the regular season, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

Crevier underwent shoulder surgery over the offseason, but he might be ready for the start of training camp, according to Heather Engel of NHL.com on Wednesday.

Ostlund (lower body) signed an eight-year, $52.8 million contract extension with Buffalo on Monday.

Leinonen will miss some time due to a lower-body injury he sustained over the summer, Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News reports.

Metsa signed a one-year, $900,000 contract with the Sabres on Friday.

Mrtka is expected to play full-time with AHL Rochester during the 2026-27 campaign, per Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald.

Buffalo acquired Funk from Washington on Monday in exchange for Tyler Kopff.

Krebs signed a four-year, $18 million contract with Buffalo on Monday.

Villalta signed a one-year, two-way contract with Buffalo on Saturday.

McDonough signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Sabres on Thursday.

Polin signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Sabres on Wednesday.

Kuntar signed a two-year, two-way contract with the Sabres on Wednesday.

Sheary signed a one-year, $850,000 contract with the Sabres on Wednesday.

Gilbert signed a one-year, $850,000 contract with the Sabres on Wednesday, per Darren Dreger of TSN.

Zellweger signed a three-year, $9.3 million contract with the Sabres on Wednesday, per PuckPedia.

Malenstyn agreed to terms on a six-year, $17.5 million contract with Buffalo on Monday, Pierre LeBrun of TSN reports.

Rudolph was the fourth overall pick by Buffalo in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft on Friday.

Zellweger was traded to Buffalo from Anaheim on Friday in exchange for Anton Wahlberg and the No. 45 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Benson signed a seven-year, $52.5 million contract extension with the Sabres on Wednesday.

Crevier was traded Tuesday, alongside the fourth and 45th overall picks in 2026, to the Sabres from the Blackhawks in exchange for Bowen Byram and Jordan Greenway, freelance insider Frank Seravalli reports.

Rudolph will be playing for the University of Denver next season, Brad Elliott Schlossman of the Grand Forks Herald reports Wednesday.

Richard signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Sabres on Thursday.

Danforth (kneecap) was nearly healthy at the end of the Sabres' playoff run, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports Wednesday.

Kulich (ear) said Tuesday that he had his blood clot removed and will be able to play hockey again, per Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald.

Luukkonen will be between the home pipes for Game 7 against the Canadiens on Monday, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.

Power (undisclosed) is expected to play in Game 6 against Montreal on Saturday, per Justin Alpert and Jourdon LaBarber of the Sabres' official site.

Lyon was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, indicating he will defend the road net in Game 6 against Montreal on Saturday, Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic reports.

Luukkonen will protect the home goal versus the Canadiens in Game 5 on Thursday, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.

Lyon will be between the road pipes in Game 3 against the Canadiens on Sunday, per Heather Engel of NHL.com.

Carrick (arm) will be an option for Game 3 against Montreal on Sunday, Pierre LeBrun of TSN reports.

Carrick (arm) will not be in the lineup versus the Canadiens for Game 2 on Friday, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

Dahlin (undisclosed) is expected to play in Game 2 against Montreal on Friday, per Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550.

Dahlin (undisclosed) didn't finish Game 1 versus the Canadiens on Wednesday, but head coach Lindy Ruff told reporters the defenseman seemed fine prior to being checked out by the medical staff, Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News reports.

Carrick (arm) is not on the ice for warmups and won't play Wednesday in Game 1 versus the Canadiens, Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News reports.

Lyon will guard the home goal versus the Canadiens in Game 1 on Wednesday, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.

Carrick (arm) is a possibility for Game 1 against Montreal on Wednesday, Kristen Shilton of ESPN reports.

Carrick (arm) hasn't been ruled out for Game 1 versus the Canadiens on Wednesday after head coach Lindy Ruff told reporters he "could be a possibility," Kristen Shilton of ESPN reports.

Carrick (arm) is day-to-day after participating in Tuesday's practice, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Carrick (arm) is apparently further ahead of schedule than anticipated and is expected to rejoin practice Tuesday. Head coach Lindy Ruff told reporters Monday, "(He's) going to see our doctors today and thinks he's further along than maybe I portrayed yesterday. So, with good news, he could join our team back in practice tomorrow, which is great news. That would put him a little bit ahead of schedule."

Carrick (arm) is apparently further ahead of schedule than anticipated and is expected to rejoin practice Tuesday. Head coach Lindy Ruff told reporters, "(He's) going to see our doctors today and thinks he's further along than maybe I portrayed yesterday. So, with good news, he could join our team back in practice tomorrow, which is great news. That would put him a little bit ahead of schedule."

Ostlund (lower body) isn't expected to be available to play in the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, according to Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News on Sunday.

Carrick (arm) isn't expected to be an option in the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News reports Sunday.