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Two former Capitals players hit NHL waivers

After 150 players hit NHL waivers over the weekend ahead of Monday’s roster deadline, two more hit the waiver wire on Tuesday, the NHL’s opening day. And the names will be very familiar to Washington Capitals fans. Defenseman Vincent Iorio and forward Conor Sheary were placed on waivers by the New York Rangers and Buffalo

Mattias Samuelsson might be ready for opener; Sabres could make roster move

BUFFALO – Injured Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson could play in Thursday’s season opener in Columbus against the Blue Jackets. Samuelsson, who suffered a lower-body injury blocking a shot last week, skated on his own Tuesday and could practice with the Sabres Wednesday, coach Lindy Ruff said. If Samuelsson, the Sabres’ top shutdown defender, can’t play Thursday, Ruff expects him to return in the near future. “Very close,” Ruff said of Samuelsson’s status following Tuesday’s practi...

Mattias Samuelsson might be ready for opener; Sabres make roster move

BUFFALO – Injured Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson could play in Thursday’s season opener against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Samuelsson, who suffered a lower-body injury blocking a shot in the second preseason game, skated on his own Tuesday and could practice with the Sabres on Wednesday, coach Lindy Ruff said. If the Sabres’ top shutdown defender can’t play in Columbus, Ruff expects him to return in the near future. “Very close,” Ruff said of Samuelsson’s status ... Read the full...

Sabres’ initial 2026-27 roster has goalies Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and Alex Lyon

The Buffalo Sabres’ initial 23-man roster for the 2026-27 season released Monday features three goalies, six defensemen and 14 forwards. Goalies Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and Alex Lyon and defenseman Olen Zellweger, all of whom suffered injuries in preseason games last week, are listed on the roster. One rookie, forward Konsta Helenius, made the team. The Sabres reached the 23-man limit by placing six players, including defensemen Mattias Samuelsson, who is week to week after suffering a .....

2026-27 Atlantic Division Preview: Buffalo Sabres

The Sabres were one of the biggest surprises of the 2025-26 season. Can they build on their success or will they get swallowed up by a tough Atlantic Division? 2025-26 Record 50-23-9 (109 Points) 1st in Atlantic 2025-26 Record Against Lightning 3-0-1 2025-26 Goals For 283 (5th) 2025-26 Goals Against 240 (10th) 2025-26 Power Play 19.5% (21st) 2025-26 Penalty Kill 81.9% (4th) 2026-27 Division Odds +900 2026-27 Stanley Cup Odds +3000 Stats via NHL, Natural Stat Trick, and Hockey Reference. O...

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. Grzelcyk, who on Friday signed a one-year, $850,000 contract, looked comfortable throughout Saturday afternoon’s 3-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins, skating 16 minutes, 48 seconds, mostly alongside Conor Timmins. “It almost helped, honestly, just having no pregame skate, nothing – just go ri...

Islanders, Logan Stanley have mutual interest in one-year, $1.5M deal

The New York Islanders are set to add an imposing blue-liner. There is mutual interest between the Islanders and Logan Stanley on a one-year, $1.5-million contract, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported Sunday morning. The six-foot-seven left-shot defenceman is coming off a career-best season when he tallied 26 points (nine goals, 17 assists) over 76 games split between the Winnipeg Jets and Buffalo Sabres Stanley was shipped to the Sabres along with Luke Schenn at the 2026 trade deadline for...

Sens Take 1 of 2 in Preseason Finales

The Sens dropped the road portion of the split squad game against Montreal on Saturday, but found a victory on home ice. Jackson Starr was in Montreal and recapped the evening with Sens Rewind.

Jack Rathbone Injured Week-To-Week: Impact on NHL Teams

By Ethan Hetu | at September 27, 2026 7:37 am Pittsburgh Penguins veteran forward Bryan Rust left the team’s preseason victory over the Buffalo Sabres last night with an undisclosed injury. Head coach Dan Muse did not have an update on Rust’s status after the game, so the exact nature and extent of Rust’s injury remains unknown, putting into question the winger’s availability for the team’s regular-season opener on Wednesday. The Penguins are already short a number of forwards due to injury: B...

Best Interviews on WGR: Sep. 21-25

David Droegemeier, Vic Carucci, and Aaron Williams break down the key matchups, storylines, and game plans for Bills vs. Chargers. Plus, Paul Hamilton joins to unpack Sabres preseason injuries and prep you for puck drop on the regular season!

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen leaves game injured as Sabres end preseason

BUFFALO – When the Sabres open the regular season Thursday in Columbus, Colten Ellis could be their starting goalie. A trying preseason in which they lost five significant players to injury in four games, including top goalies Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and Alex Lyon , has mercifully ended. In Saturday afternoon’s 3-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins, Ruff said Luukkonen, who has a history of injuries, left 3:47 into the third period when he tweaked something on ... Read the full article The po...

“Just Pure Excitement To See The Phone Ring.” | Matt Grzelcyk Describes His Signing With Buffalo

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Matt Grezelcyk spoke to the media on September 26, 2026 after the final preseason game vs the Pittsburgh Penguins. He spoke about his excitement to be in Buffalo with the Sabres organization and players. He discussed how he trained without being in camp and how he was welcomed by the team when he arrived. Subscribe to the Buffalo Sabres YT Channel: https://bit.ly/2G1G8eT For More Sabres Action: https://bufsabres.co/2XAYg5m #BuffaloSabres #Sabres #NHL For more Sabres a...