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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.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 17
Sabres recall Zach Metsa, place Michael Kesselring on IR

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.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 27
Sabres assign Zach Metsa, expected to activate Michael Kesselring

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.

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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.

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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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