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Buffalo Sabres Defenceman Going to Miss Time With Injury

Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff announced Monday afternoon that defenceman Michael Kesselring is being evaluated for an injury he sustained against the Detroit Red Wings.

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Sabres’ Josh Norris, Jason Zucker skate with teammates; Michael Kesselring out injured

BUFFALO – Among the 1,300 or so players who participated in NHL preseason games, Sabres center Josh Norris stood out as perhaps the most dynamic performer.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 17

Sabres recall Zach Metsa, place Michael Kesselring on IR

The Sabres announced they’ve recalled defenseman Zach Metsa from AHL Rochester. They didn’t have an open roster spot but placed fellow rearguard Michael Kesselring on injured reserve to make one, according to Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News.

Tage Thompson News / NHL Trade Talk / November 17

Sabres Pushing Back on Tage Thompson Trade Talk

The Tage Thompson chatter is heating up again, but the Buffalo Sabres have zero interest in trading their franchise center. Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman reports that won’t change unless directly forced by the player himself — and anyone close to the situation will tell you that’s not where things stand.

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Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / November 17

Sabres Are a Product of Their Own Failures, Top to Bottom

Year after year, it is the same conversation. The same issues arise, and the Buffalo Sabres manage to find a way to be catastrophic failures in so many ways.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / November 16

Sabres, Oilers aim to gain momentum from OT heroics

The Buffalo Sabres and visiting Edmonton Oilers each come into their game on Monday night fresh off overtime wins. The Sabres got their first road victory of the season and broke a five-game losing streak (0-4-1) by scoring four unanswered goals in a 5-4 come-from-behind road win over the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday.

Michael Kesselring News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 16

Sabres’ Michael Kesselring sustains lower-body injury

The Buffalo Sabres could lose a recent acquisition to another injury. Defenseman Michael Kesselring was seen in a walking boot after Saturday night’s win over the Detroit Red Wings.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / November 16

Sabres, Tage Thompson impose will in OT win; Michael Kesselring injured

BUFFALO – Early in Saturday’s overtime, Sabres center Tage Thompson used his 10-inch, 40-pound size advantage to knock Alex DeBrincat to the ice after the Detroit Red Wings star blocked his shot in the right circle.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / November 15

Sabres’ Michael Kesselring leaves game with lower-body injury

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Michael Kesselring left Saturday’s game against the Detroit Red Wings with a lower-body injury and did not return, according to head coach Lindy Ruff.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 15

Mattias Samuelsson's OT goal tops Red Wings, snaps Sabres' 5-game skid

Mattias Samuelsson scored 1:05 into overtime off a Tage Thompson feed as the visiting Buffalo Sabres stormed back from a three-goal deficit to down the Detroit Red Wings 5-4 on Saturday night.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 15

Sabres Cap Off Comeback With 5-4 Overtime Win Over the Red Wings

The Buffalo Sabres traveled to Detroit for a Saturday night matchup against the Red Wings. A three-goal comeback was capped off with an overtime victory for the Sabres, 5-4.

Rasmus Dahlin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 15

Rasmus Dahlin returns to Sabres after leave of absence

A little more than a week ago, Sabres blueliner Rasmus Dahlin took a leave of absence.

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Rasmus Dahlin News / Field Level Media / November 15

Sabres D Rasmus Dahlin returns from personal leave

Buffalo Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin is back with the team after traveling to Sweden to check on his fiancee, who is recovering from a heart transplant this summer.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / November 15

Sabres Have Zero Direction Right Now

The Buffalo Sabres sit at 5-8-4 (14 points), which puts them last in the Eastern Conference and 31st in the NHL, only ahead of the Calgary Flames. The Sabres have lost five straight games, with the last four being in regulation.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 15

‘I’ll Always Be Thankful’: Josh Doan and Michael Kesselring Make Emotional Return to Utah

It was the second game in franchise history for the Utah Hockey Club against the New York Islanders when Josh Doan scored his first goal with the team.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / November 14

After early goalie change, will Sabres start Alex Lyon, UPL or Colten Ellis?

Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff’s decision to yank goalie Alex Lyon barely six minutes into Thursday’s 6-3 road loss wasn’t performance-related. “It had nothing to do with Lyon,” Ruff told reporters following the game against the Colorado Avalanche.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 14

3 Takeaways From the Sabres’ 6-3 Loss to the Avalanche

It feels like there is no such thing as “rock bottom” for the Buffalo Sabres, a franchise that finds a way to sink lower with each passing day. They are dead-last in the Eastern Conference and the only team lower in the league standings are the rebuilding Calgary Flames.

Tage Thompson News / NHL Trade Talk / November 13

Canadiens Among Two Teams with Trade Interest in Tage Thompson

For the 15th straight year, it feels like the same song and dance for the Buffalo Sabres. As of Thursday, they find themselves in last place in the Eastern Conference standings, in the midst of a four-game losing streak, appearing poised to extend their lengthy playoff drought.

Devon Levi News / Daily Faceoff / November 13

‘We need a save’: Top Sabres goaltending prospect Devon Levi criticized after getting pulled in AHL

Buffalo Sabres goaltending prospect Devon Levi is having a rough go of things with the team’s AHL affiliate Rochester Americans. The 23-year-old has made eight appearances, and while he’s gone 6-2-0, he’s surrendered a 2.96 goals against average while putting up a .892 save percentage.

Tage Thompson News / Breakaway on SI / November 13

Sabres Hurting Themselves By Keeping Tage Thompson

The Buffalo Sabres have done this song and dance before. Since 2011, actually, they've been stuck in a Groundhog Day-like cycle of early optimism quickly fading into a season of misery.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / November 12

NHL Predictions: November 12th Buffalo Sabres vs Utah Mammoth

Welcome back to another edition of NHL Predictions, with us here at Last Word On Hockey. Wednesday’s matchup between the Buffalo Sabres and the Utah Mammoth is the second of the season series.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 11

Worried by Sabres’ poor start? Here’s why you shouldn’t be

The Buffalo Sabres have not made the playoffs since the 2010-11 season. The Sabres were hopeful to break their NHL record drought this year. Although it has been a disappointing campaign so far, but there is no reason to sound the alarm just yet.

Buffalo Sabres News / Last Word On Sports / November 10

Buffalo Sabres Centre to Miss Significant Time with Blood Clot

The Sabres will be down another centre for a significant period of time. Head coach Lindy Ruff said Jiri Kulich is out indefinitely. There is currently no timetable on a return.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / November 10

Sabres place Carson Meyer on waivers

On Monday, the Buffalo Sabres placed forward Carson Meyer on waivers, making him available to the other 31 teams in the NHL. If Meyer were to clear waivers on Tuesday, he would be eligible to be assigned to the Sabres’ American Hockey League affiliate, the Rochester Americans.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL Trade Talk / November 7

Sabres Announce Leave of Absence for Rasmus Dahlin

Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff just announced a leave of absence for star defenseman Rasmus Dahlin, who is returning to Sweden to be with his fiancé after her heart transplant.

Josh Norris News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 6

Sabres get huge Josh Norris injury update

The Buffalo Sabres are off to a decent start to the 2025-26 season, as they look to break their playoff drought. Despite having young, talented players, they have not made the playoffs since 2011.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 30

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