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Sabres could lose key depth on waivers as injured players return

The Buffalo Sabres received a piece of good news on Monday afternoon, as Lindy Ruff gave a good update on Jason Zucker and Conor Timmins. Both veterans could join the Sabres for morning skate on Tuesday, and while they won't be ready to join the lineup just yet, it'll be a great step in the right direction.

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Two injured Sabres close to practicing with team

BUFFALO – Injured Sabres veterans Jason Zucker and Conor Timmins could participate in Tuesday’s pregame skate, coach Lindy Ruff said. That doesn’t, however, mean they’re close to playing.

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / September 21

3 Buffalo Sabres prospects with something to prove during NHL preseason

The Buffalo Sabres entered training camp with minimal uncertainty about their Opening Night roster, even with Jason Zucker sidelined by a short-term injury.

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Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 16

Sabres’ Jason Zucker To Miss Start Of Season

During his season-opening press conference, Buffalo Sabres GM Jarmo Kekäläinen announced that veteran winger Jason Zucker will miss the start of the 2026-27 regular season with a sports hernia.

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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 / Daily Faceoff / September 16

Sabres’ Jason Zucker to miss start of season; Louis Crevier coming off offseason surgery

The Buffalo Sabres will be down a forward to start the season, and possibly a defenseman, too. On Wednesday, Sabres general manager Jarmo Kekalainen revealed that winger Jason Zucker will not be ready for the start of the season as he is recovering from offseason surgery to repair a sports hernia.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / June 15

Buffalo Sabres 2025-26 Player Grades: Jason Zucker

Though the Carolina Hurricanes only just recently hoisted the Stanley Cup, the offseason has long since been underway for the Buffalo Sabres. Wild trade scenarios have already begun floating out there, and the team is no doubt focused on the draft coming up in a few weeks.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 14

Sabres’ Jason Zucker deflection goal sparks insanely chaotic 1st period in Game 5

The Buffalo Sabres and Montreal Canadiens are playing Game 5 of their second-round series on Thursday night. It’s a game both teams desperately want to win before heading back to Montreal for Game 6.

Buffalo Sabres News / Field Level Media / April 6

Jason Zucker leads Sabres to pivotal win over Lightning

Jason Zucker broke a tie in the second period and added an assist as the host Buffalo Sabres defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 on Monday night. Alex Tuch, Josh Norris and Jack Quinn also scored for the Sabres (47-23-8, 102 points), who snapped a two-game losing streak and moved into a tie with the Lightning atop the Atlantic Division.

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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.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 23

Fantasy Hockey 2025-26: Weekly Strength of Schedule and Streaming Targets — Week 22

Finding an edge in fantasy hockey often comes down to maximizing your man games — and targeting players with favourable matchups. Our Fantasy Hockey Strength of Schedule tool helps you do precisely that.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 4

How should the Sabres approach the trade deadline?

The Buffalo Sabres earned another win Tuesday night, this time in a 3-2 effort over the Vegas Golden Knights thanks to goals from Tage Thompson, Owen Power and Jason Zucker.

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Buffalo Sabres News / Field Level Media / January 24

Jason Zucker's 2-goal effort helps surging Sabres defeat Islanders

Jason Zucker scored twice Saturday afternoon and Alex Lyon stopped all 26 shots he faced Saturday afternoon for the Buffalo Sabres, who continued surging with a 5-0 win over the New York Islanders in Elmont, N.Y.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 6

Buffalo Sabres Make Four Roster Moves

The Buffalo Sabres announced a series of roster moves today, as they activated veteran Jason Zucker off of injured reserve and recalled defenseman Zac Jones from their AHL affiliate, the Rochester Americans.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 5

Buffalo Sabres To Activate Jason Zucker

After seeing their 10-game winning streak come to a close a few days ago, the Buffalo Sabres will get a boost to their forward core. In an injury update released by the team earlier this afternoon, the Sabres announced that Jason Zucker will return to the lineup tomorrow against the Vancouver Canucks.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 9

Sabres' Jason Zucker to miss significant time

Sabres winger Jason Zucker is going to miss significant time after sustaining an undisclosed injury in last night’s 7-4 loss to the Flames, head coach Lindy Ruff said on WGR 550 this morning.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / March 7, 2025

Report: Sabres sign Jason Zucker to two-year contract extension

The Buffalo Sabres have signed left winger Jason Zucker to a two-year extension worth $4.75 million per season, reports TSN’s Darren Dreger. Sidelined

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / February 11, 2025

Best Fits for Sabres’ Jason Zucker at the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline

The NHL trade deadline is just a month away, and Buffalo Sabres winger Jason Zucker, a pending unrestricted free agent, could be on the move. When the Sabres signed Zucker to a one-year deal in free agency last summer, the expectation was that he would be traded at the deadline—assuming Buffalo wasn’t in the thick of the playoff race.

Nashville Predators News / Nashville Predators on SI / March 20, 2024

Jason Zucker Excited to Be 'On the Right Side' of Predators' Home Win

When asked what he was most looking forward to about his first home game with the Nashville Predators, Jason Zucker didn't hesitate with his answer. "Being on the right side of this," said Zucker, who was acquired from the Arizona Coyotes at the NHL trade deadline. "I hate that goal song — until now.

Nashville Predators News / Nashville Predators on SI / March 15, 2024

Jason Zucker 'Fits Right In' With Predators, On and Off the Ice

Jason Zucker has scored 14 of his 192 career goals against the Nashville Predators — his most against a single opponent. But on March 13 in Winnipeg, he scored his first goal for them.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 8, 2024

Arizona Coyotes trade Jason Zucker to the Nashville Predators for draft pick

The Arizona Coyotes have dealt forward Jason Zucker to the Nashville Predators. The Predators will be sending a sixth-round pick (originally from the Dallas Stars) to Arizona in exchange for the veteran forward.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / March 6, 2024

Lots of teams, including the Canucks, in on Jason Zucker ahead of NHL trade deadline: report

With less than 48 hours to go until the trade deadline, more and more names keep getting knocked off the board. While the Vancouver Canucks made what could be their biggest addition well ahead of March 8th via the Elias Lindholm trade, that doesn’t mean they’re not done making any further tweaks to their lineup.

Utah Mammoth News / NHL Trade Talk / March 5, 2024

Jason Zucker Pulled by Coyotes For 'Trade-Related Reasons'

The Arizona Coyotes have decided to pull forward Jason Zucker out of tonight’s game in Arizona against the Chicago Blackhawks. According to Coyotes Insider Craig Morgan, Zucker is missing the game for “trade-related reasons” meaning a move out of the desert is imminent.