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On YouTubeBuffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / January 27
Zach Metsa feeling more comfortable in NHL; Michael Kesselring happy to record first point 
TORONTO – Zach Metsa’s first tour around the NHL has given him a special opportunity to visit come of hockey’s most hallowed rinks and soak in each unique experience.
Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / January 6
Zach Metsa impressive in limited action; Buffalo adds defender
BUFFALO – In his first days here, Sabres defenseman Zach Metsa acknowledged his new surroundings felt “a little bit intimidating.” “You come to a new spot, new group, new guys around you,” Metsa told the Times Herald prior to Tuesday’s game against the Vancouver Canucks in KeyBank Center.
Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / December 7
Sabres send forward back to Rochester, recall defenseman
The Buffalo Sabres on Sunday sent center Noah Ostlund back to the Rochester Americans so they could create a roster spot and recall defenseman Zach Metsa from their AHL affiliate.
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Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 17
Sabres recall Zach Metsa, place Michael Kesselring on IR
The Sabres announced they’ve recalled defenseman Zach Metsa from AHL Rochester. They didn’t have an open roster spot but placed fellow rearguard Michael Kesselring on injured reserve to make one, according to Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News.
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Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 27
Sabres assign Zach Metsa, expected to activate Michael Kesselring
The Buffalo Sabres have assigned defenseman Zach Metsa to the AHL’s Rochester Americans. The move will open the roster space to activate defenseman Michael Kesselring off of injured reserve.
Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / October 17
Zach Metsa realizes unlikely NHL dream with recall to Sabres: ‘I was shocked’
BUFFALO – Zach Metsa beat incredibly long odds to reach the Sabres and fulfill his unlikely dream. After all, he’s an undrafted 5-foot-9 defenseman who spent his first two pro seasons playing on an AHL contract.
Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / October 16
Sabres recall Zach Metsa from Amerks, assign defenseman to Rochester
The Buffalo Sabres on Thursday swapped defensemen with the Rochester Americans, recalling Zach Metsa and sending Ryan Johnson to their AHL affiliate. Metsa, 26, has never played in the NHL.
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