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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 / Buffalo Hockey Beat / September 27

After losing defensemen to injury, Matt Grzelcyk’s signing gives Sabres boost

BUFFALO – The Sabres wasted no time getting newcomer Matt Grzelcyk acclimated. Without the benefit of a practice or pregame skate, they threw the defenseman into the lineup for their preseason finale.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / September 25

Signing Matt Grzelcyk shows Sabres in full Stanley Cup mode; Olen Zellweger could be back for opener

BUFFALO – When the Sabres announced Friday they had signed veteran Matt Grzelcyk to a one-year, $850,000 contract, it felt like they might also reveal they expected at least one of their two injured defensemen, Mattias Samuelsson and Olen Zellweger, to be sidelined longer than they expected.

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Sabres' Matt Grzelcyk signing makes a clear statement about Radim Mrtka

Prized prospect Radim Mrtka, the No. 9 overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, isn't ready for a significant role with the Buffalo Sabres. The Sabres appeared

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NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 25

Sabres Sign Matt Grzelcyk

The Buffalo Sabres have signed veteran defenseman Matt Grzelcyk to a one-year deal worth the league-minimum salary of $850K. The 32-year-old defenseman arrives in Buffalo in the aftermath of two significant injuries to the left side of the Sabres defense.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / September 25

Sabres sign Matt Grzelcyk to one-year deal

A late-preseason signing for a veteran blueliner. On Friday, the Buffalo Sabres announced that the team has signed defenseman Matt Grzelcyk to a one-year contract.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / June 22

Chicago Blackhawks 2025-26 Player Grades: Matt Grzelcyk

The Chicago Blackhawks finished their 2025-26 campaign 31st in the league, with a record of 29-39-14 and 72 points. It was an improvement from last season’s totals of 25-46-11 (61 points), but the organization had more progress in mind when they embarked on this campaign.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 31

Blackhawks’ Matt Grzelcyk, Artyom Levshunov Done For Season

Blackhawks defenders Matt Grzelcyk and Artyom Levshunov will not play again this season due to their respective upper-body injury and hand fracture, head coach Jeff Blashill told reporters Tuesday (including Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times).

Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / March 31

Blackhawks’ Artyom Levshunov, Matt Grzelcyk out for season

The Chicago Blackhawks will have to finish up their season with a depleted blueline. On Tuesday, head coach Jeff Blashill revealed that defensemen Artyom Levshunov and Matt Grzelcyk will miss the rest of the season with injury.

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NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 22

Injury Updates: Islanders, Grzelcyk, Flames

The Islanders were without a pair of veterans as they continued their push for the playoffs against Columbus. The team announced (Twitter link) that defenseman

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 21

Blackhawks’ Matt Grzelcyk fined for cross-checking Senators’ Tim Stutzle

A veteran blueliner is opening his wallet due to his recent actions. On Sunday, the NHL Department of Player Safety announced that Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Matt Grzelcyk has been fined $2,604.17 for cross-checking Ottawa Senators forward Tim Stutzle.

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NHL News / Breakaway on SI / October 6, 2025

Blackhawks Officially Sign Former Penguins Defenseman

Defenseman Matt Grzelcyk spent all of last season with the Pittsburgh Penguins and in the offseason, the Penguins decided not to resign him and Grzelcyk was a UFA.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / October 6, 2025

Chicago Blackhawks Sign Veteran Defenseman Matt Grzelcyk to One-Year Deal

The Chicago Blackhawks have strengthened their blue line with the addition of veteran defenseman Matt Grzelcyk, announcing on Tuesday that the team has agreed to terms with him on a one-year contract worth $1 million through the 2025–26 NHL season.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / October 6, 2025

Around the NHL: Sharks acquire Ryan Ellis, Wild extend Gustavsson, Blackhawks sign Grzelcyk

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 5, 2025

Blackhawks sign Matt Grzelcyk to one-year, $1 million contract

The Chicago Blackhawks have signed Matt Grzelcyk to a one-year, $1 million contract. It’s currently not known if this contract comes with any bonuses or clauses.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / September 16, 2025

Matt Grzelcyk Signing a PTO with Chicago Blackhawks

According to Elliotte Friedman, “Hearing Matt Grzelcyk is signing a PTO with Chicago…was surprised to still see him on the market after a 40-point season.” He’s coming off a career year in 82 games last season with the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 25, 2025

Assessing the curious case of Matt Grzelcyk

It’s rare for an NHLer to sign a “prove it” deal in free agency, have a career year offensively, and then remain unsigned just a few weeks before training camps start.

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 24, 2025

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 21, 2025