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Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / October 16

Following recall, Sabres’ Dennis Gilbert scores rare goal, displays tenacity

TORONTO – Two nights earlier in Montreal, Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff pointed out, defenseman Dennis Gilbert had walked right down the slot and missed the net.

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / October 16
Buffalo native sparks Sabres' thrilling comeback win over Maple Leafs

Buffalo native sparks Sabres' thrilling comeback win over Maple Leafs

Dennis Gilbert probably dreamed about scoring against the Toronto Maple Leafs during his early days at St. Joe's and as a member of the Buffalo Jr. Sabres, and on Thursday night he finally made it reality with a third-period goal to jump-start the Sabres' 5-4 comeback victory.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 13
Sabres Recall Dennis Gilbert, Place Matt Grzelcyk On IR

Sabres Recall Dennis Gilbert, Place Matt Grzelcyk On IR

Earlier this morning, the Buffalo Sabres announced they recalled defenseman Dennis Gilbert from the AHL’s Rochester Americans. In a corresponding roster move, the Sabres placed defenseman Matt Grzelcyk on injured reserve with an undisclosed ailment, retroactive to October 1st.

Buffalo Sabres News / Viral Sports News / October 2
Sabres Make Sudden Roster Decision Ahead of Blackhawks Game

Sabres Make Sudden Roster Decision Ahead of Blackhawks Game

The Buffalo Sabres assigned defenseman Dennis Gilbert to their American Hockey League affiliate, the Rochester Americans, on Friday, one day after recalling him for the start of the 2026-27 season.

NHL News / Yardbarker
The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 1
Sabres Place Olen Zellweger On IR, Recall Dennis Gilbert

Sabres Place Olen Zellweger On IR, Recall Dennis Gilbert

The Buffalo Sabres announced today that defenseman Olen Zellweger has been placed on injured reserve as he deals with a concussion. In a corresponding move, the Sabres recalled defenseman Dennis Gilbert from their AHL affiliate, the Rochester Americans.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / October 1
Sabres’ Olen Zellweger placed on injured reserve; Dennis Gilbert recalled

Sabres’ Olen Zellweger placed on injured reserve; Dennis Gilbert recalled

The Buffalo Sabres won’t have defenseman Olen Zellweger to start the 2026-27 NHL season, as the 29-year-old was ruled out of Thursday’s season-opening game against the Columbus Blue Jackets.  Zellweger remained absent from practices due to concussion protocol and was officially ruled out Thursday morning.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 1
Sabres sign Dennis Gilbert to one-year contract

Sabres sign Dennis Gilbert to one-year contract

After trading Bowen Byram to the Chicago Blackhawks, the Buffalo Sabres are bringing in some depth for their blueline. On Wednesday, the Sabres signed defenseman Dennis Gilbert to a one-year, one-way contract, per Darren Dreger.

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 26
Senators star undergoes surgery, out six to eight weeks

Senators' Thomas Chabot undergoes surgery, out six to eight weeks

Bad injury luck has struck at the worst time for the Ottawa Senators. 

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 9
Senators Recall Dennis Gilbert

Senators Recall Dennis Gilbert

The Senators announced that they’ve recalled defenseman Dennis Gilbert from AHL Belleville. He will likely need to dress tonight against the Canucks to give Ottawa six healthy defensemen, meaning he qualifies as an emergency recall and doesn’t take up one of the Sens’ five allotted post-deadline standard recalls.

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 27
Senators Recall Xavier Bourgault And Dennis Gilbert

Senators Recall Xavier Bourgault And Dennis Gilbert

The Senators have made a pair of roster moves coming out of the holiday break to give them some extra depth.  The team announced that they’ve recalled forward Xavier Bourgault and defenseman Dennis Gilbert from AHL Belleville.  To make room for them on the roster, center Lars Eller was moved to injured reserve.

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Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 19
Ottawa Senators Reassign Dennis Gilbert

Ottawa Senators Reassign Dennis Gilbert

The Ottawa Senators have made a roster move ahead of tomorrow’s game against the Chicago Blackhawks. Ottawa shared that they’ve reassigned depth defenseman Dennis Gilbert to the AHL’s Belleville Senators.

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 29
Senators make pair of roster moves heading into game vs. Stars

Senators make pair of roster moves heading into game vs. Stars

The Senators have made a pair of roster moves heading into their next game in Dallas on Sunday, as the team announced that they’ve recalled Dennis Gilbert from AHL Belleville. 

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NHL News / Yardbarker / November 17
Senators are the clear winner in trade with Flyers

Senators are the clear winner in trade with Flyers

Good news for Ottawa Senators fans, as the franchise accelerated its timeline to be competitive in the 2025-26 season following the official announcement of a trade on Monday.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / November 17
Senators acquire D Dennis Gilbert from Flyers

Senators acquire D Dennis Gilbert from Flyers

The Ottawa Senators swapped depth defensemen with the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday, acquiring the left-shooting Dennis Gilbert in exchange for righty Max Guenette.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 1, 2025
Flyers sign defenseman Dennis Gilbert to one-year contract

Flyers sign defenseman Dennis Gilbert to one-year contract

The Philadelphia Flyers have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with defenseman Dennis Gilbert, the club announced Tuesday afternoon. Gilbert, 28, split the 2024-25 regular season between the Buffalo Sabres and Ottawa Senators, collecting six assists while averaging 10:29 of ice time in 29 games.

Buffalo Sabres News / House of Hockey / February 7, 2025
Star defenseman could be stripped of the captaincy? Insider shares the latest

Star defenseman could be stripped of the captaincy? Insider shares the latest

After some recent events transpired with some of the Sabres players, insider Elliotte Friedman talked about whether a change in captaincy was needed.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Now / July 1, 2024
Sabres Sign Buffalo Native Gilbert; Bring Back Bryson

Sabres Sign Buffalo Native Gilbert; Bring Back Bryson

The Buffalo Sabres made five free-agent signings official Monday, including a pair of defensemen familiar to Buffalo – Dennis Gilbert and Jacob Bryson.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / May 26, 2024
Dennis Gilbert was a reliable soldier for the Calgary Flames in 2023-24

Dennis Gilbert was a reliable soldier for the Calgary Flames in 2023-24

Calgary Flames blueliner Dennis Gilbert lost some playing time to the new acquisitions down the stretch, but remained a consummate pro throughout it all.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / January 17, 2024
Calgary Flames place Dennis Gilbert on injury reserve

Calgary Flames place Dennis Gilbert on injury reserve

In advance of the Calgary Flames’ match-up on Thursday with the Toronto Maple Leafs, they’ve made a roster move. Per Sportsnet’s Pat Steinberg, the club has placed defenceman Dennis Gilbert on the injury reserve list.

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