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It was a season of bad luck and unfortunate timing for Conor Timmins. He was acquired initially from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for Connor Clifton to be an upgraded third-pairing defender, and when he was able to play, he was.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / May 14

Sabres’ Conor Timmins misses skate, available to play; Lindy Ruff’s memories of Jason Pominville’s OT goal special

BUFFALO – When he dove into the some of the stats before the Sabres began their second-round series against the Montreal Canadiens, coach Lindy Ruff said

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Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / March 25

Sabres’ Conor Timmins set to return after missing four months with broken leg

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Conor Timmins is ready and available to return to the lineup after missing more than four months while recovering from a broken leg.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 25

Sabres Activate Conor Timmins From Injured Reserve

Sabres defenseman Conor Timmins has been cleared to return to the lineup after missing over three months with a broken leg, head coach Lindy Ruff told reporters Wednesday (including Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News).

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / March 14

Conor Timmins skates with Sabres after breaking leg; Alex Tuch likely to return from injury

BUFFALO – Sabres defenseman Conor Timmins said when he and teammate Jordan Greenway got their skates tangled and he fell to the ice almost three months ago, he could feel his leg break.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 20

Sabres Recall Isak Rosen, Place Conor Timmins On IR

The Sabres have added some extra forward depth in advance of their game this afternoon against the Islanders. The team announced that winger Isak Rosen has been recalled from AHL Rochester. To make room for him on the roster, defenseman Conor Timmins was placed on injured reserve.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / December 19

Sabres’ Tyson Kozak could play against Islanders; Conor Timmins ‘steady’ D before breaking leg

BUFFALO – Sabres center Tyson Kozak, who left Thursday’s 5-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers with an upper-body injury, is questionable for Saturday afternoon’s home game against the New York Islanders, coach Lindy Ruff said.

Buffalo Sabres News / Field Level Media / December 19

Sabres D Conor Timmins breaks leg, out 6-8 weeks

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Conor Timmins is expected to miss six to eight weeks after breaking his left leg in the third period of a 5-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday, head coach Lindy Ruff announced.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

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Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 19

Sabres’ Conor Timmins Out Multiple Weeks With Broken Leg

After last night’s win over the Philadelphia Flyers, the Buffalo Sabres announced that defenseman Conor Timmins would miss the next six to eight weeks with a broken leg.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / December 19

Sabres win fourth straight, rally to beat Flyers in Jarmo Kekalainen’s first game as GM; Conor Timmins breaks leg

BUFFALO – From his seat in the press box high above the KeyBank Center ice, Jarmo Kekalainen couldn’t have liked what he saw in the opening 30 or so minutes of his first game as Sabres general manager.

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Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / December 18

Sabres’ Timmins out 6-8 weeks with broken leg, Kozak also leaves game with upper-body injury

The Buffalo Sabres took two blows to their lineup on Thursday, as forward Tyson Kozak and defenseman Conor Timmins left their 5-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers with injuries, with Timmins injury revealed to be a broken leg that will keep him out for 6-8 weeks.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / December 18

Sabres goalie Colten Ellis healthy; Conor Timmins to be game-time decision

BUFFALO – The Sabres have three healthy goalies again. Rookie Colten Ellis rejoined his teammates for this morning’s pregame skate after clearing concussion protocol.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / September 20

After trade to Sabres, Conor Timmins could have career-changing chance

BUFFALO – OK, time for a quick pop quiz, Sabres fans. Does defenseman Conor Timmins’ career goal total eclipse the number of teams he has played for since breaking into the NHL in 2019-20?

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 28, 2025

Grading Conor Timmins’ 2-year, $4.4 million contract with Sabres

The Buffalo Sabres signed defenseman Conor Timmins to a two-year contract on Sunday, which carries a $2.2 million cap hit. Timmins was acquired from the Pittsburgh Penguins in June, as part of a trade that sent Connor Clifton the other way.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / July 28, 2025

Around the NHL: Sabres’ sign Timmins, Penguins’ talking Karlsson trade, Backstrom signs SHL deal

Welcome back to another edition of around the NHL, the last one in the month of July. August is just around the corner, as things have slowed down considerably across the league, however, there’s still plenty of business to finish up heading into the third month of the offseason.

Buffalo Sabres News / ESPN / July 27, 2025

Sabres avoid salary arbitration with D Timmins

- The Buffalo Sabres avoided a salary arbitration hearing with Conor Timmins by signing the newly acquired defenseman to a two-year, $4.4 million contract on Sunday.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL Trade Talk / July 27, 2025

Sabres Sign Former Leafs Defenseman Timmins to 2-Yr Deal

The Buffalo Sabres have signed defenseman Conor Timmins to a two-year contract worth an average annual value of $2.2 million, the team announced Sunday.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 25, 2025

Sabres, RFA defenseman not close on new contract

The Sabres and restricted free agent defenseman Conor Timmins are not close on a new contract with his arbitration hearing eight days away, according to David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period.

NHL News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / March 8, 2025

Penguins acquire Maple Leafs defenseman in last-second trade

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Hockey Patrol / January 25, 2025

Veteran defenseman's tenure with Leafs likely coming to an end

Veteran defenseman's tenure with Maple Leafs likely coming to an end

The Toronto Maple Leafs could do themselves a big favor defensively and move on from Conor Timmins as his recent play has been detrimental to the team.

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