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The Buffalo Sabres have their work cutout for themselves going into the offseason. Contract extensions, potentially huge trades, and the NHL Draft are all on the checklist of Sabres General Manager Jarmo Kekalainen.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / May 8

With Sabres’ Tyson Kozak playing well, Sam Carrick has extra time to recover from injury

BUFFALO – If the Sabres had a seventh and deciding game tonight, you would likely see center Sam Carrick return from his left arm injury. “I think you’d look at it that you’d probably put him in,” coach Lindy Ruff said this morning in KeyBank Center after the Sabres prepared for Game 2 of their second-round series against the Montreal Canadiens.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / March 5

With Tyson Kozak injured, Sabres will turn to versatile Josh Dunne

PITTSBURGH – In center Tyson Kozak’s absence tonight, the Buffalo Sabres will turn to the versatile Josh Dunne, one of their biggest surprises this season.

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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.

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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 / November 5

Sabres Josh Norris skating again; Tyson Kozak close to returning from injury

BUFFALO – Sabres center Josh Norris, who suffered an upper-body injury opening night, is progressing and has started skating again, coach Lindy Ruff said.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / November 4

Sabres recall prospect from Rochester again; Tyson Kozak close to playing

BUFFALO – Center Noah Ostlund is back with the Sabres following a five-day stint in the minors. The Sabres this morning recalled the prospect from the Rochester Americans because forwards Jiri Kulich and Jason Zucker are sick and out for tonight’s game against the Utah Mammoth at KeyBank Center.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 25

Sabres recall Josh Dunne after placing Tyson Kozak on IR

Josh Dunne’s time in the minors was short-lived. After being sent back down earlier this week, the Buffalo Sabres announced that they’ve recalled the winger from AHL Rochester.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / October 3

Sabres’ Tyson Kozak focused on staying healthy after successful NHL stint

BUFFALO – In his first taste of the NHL last season, Sabres center Tyson Kozak learned that if he wants to stick around, he must stay healthy. Talent isn’t an issue.

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NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 1, 2025

Sabres give two veteran forwards multiyear deals in free agency

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Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / April 25, 2025

After run with Sabres, ‘Mr. Responsible’ Tyson Kozak hopes to impact Rochester

Center Tyson Kozak’s latest stint with the Americans could be his last one. Having recently impressed the Sabres during a 21-game look, he appears ready to graduate to Buffalo next season and earn full-time duty.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / April 4, 2025

Sabres rookie Tyson Kozak likely out for rest of NHL season; Josh Norris skates on own after injury

BUFFALO – Center Tyson Kozak’s season with Sabres could be over. Coach Lindy Ruff said Friday the rookie will be sidelined week to week with a hip strain that forced him to leave Tuesday’s 5-2 road win over the Ottawa Senators.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 4, 2025

Sabres' Tyson Kozak out week-to-week with hip strain

Sabres forward Tyson Kozak’s rookie season is all but over after he sustained a hip strain in Tuesday’s game against the Senators, head coach Lindy Ruff told reporters today (including Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News).

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 4, 2025

Sabres recall Noah Ostlund

The Sabres announced they’ve recalled 2022 first-round pick Noah Östlund from AHL Rochester. The 21-year-old forward could be in line to make his NHL debut tomorrow against the Lightning.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / April 1, 2025

Sabres win again, sweep season series from Senators; Tyson Kozak injured

OTTAWA – The Buffalo Sabres’ recent victories – Tuesday’s 5-2 win over the Senators was their second straight and fifth in their last six games – come with a caveat.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / March 26, 2025

With lineup weakened, Sabres look to Josh Dunne, Tyson Kozak and others

BUFFALO – In Tuesday’s 3-2 win, Alex Tuch and Jason Zucker, two of the Sabres’ top wingers, each played about three minutes under their season averages.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 14, 2025

Sabres' latest roster moves have notable lineup implications

Friday morning’s practice brought a wave of roster moves, injury updates, and lineup implications for the Buffalo Sabres. Most notably, the team has recalled depth winger Tyson Kozak from the minor leagues.

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Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / February 9, 2025

Sabres transactions: Buffalo sends two players to Rochester Amerks

The Buffalo Sabres on Sunday sent rookie forward Tyson Kozak and goalie Felix Sandstrom back to the Rochester Americans. Neither played in Saturday’s 5-4 road loss to the Nashville Predators, the Sabres’ final game before beginning a two-week break for the 4 Nations Face-Off.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / December 10, 2024

Sabres send Tyson Kozak to Rochester

The Buffalo Sabres this morning sent center Tyson Kozak back to the Rochester Americans following a three-game stint. Kozak, 21, looked impressive in his first taste of the NHL, scoring one goal.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / December 5, 2024

Tyson Kozak has goal disallowed in NHL debut as Sabres lose to Jets in OT

BUFFALO – For a few moments, Tyson Kozak said he felt “pure joy and excitement.” In his NHL debut Thursday, with his family sitting in the stands, the center appeared to score the go-ahead goal in the Sabres’ 3-2 overtime loss to the Winnipeg Jets.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / November 30, 2024

Sabres Make Perfect Call-Up Choice In Forward Tyson Kozak

The injury bug comes for every team in the NHL, and the Buffalo Sabres are no exception. As they are currently without forward Jordan Greenway, defenseman Matias Samuelsson, and recently lost forward Sam Lafferty to injury during their overtime loss to the Vancouver Canucks, they had to make a minor league call-up to cover a roster spot.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 29, 2024