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Sabres D Mattias Samuelsson week to week with injury; Olen Zellweger in concussion protocol

BUFFALO – It took less than one week of training camp for injuries to the hit the Sabres hard. When the Sabres open the season next Thursday on the road against the Columbus Blue Jackets, they could be without two of their top four defensemen. Mattias Samuelsson, their top shutdown defender, is week to week with a lower-body injury he suffered blocking a shot in Tuesday’s 5-1 preseason win over Columbus, coach Lindy Ruff said.... Read the full article The post Sabres D Mattias Samuelsson...

“Who Ate All The Donuts?” | Sabres Players’ Kids Deliver Donuts & Apple Cider! | Buffalo Sabres

Watch as Tage Thompson, Beck Malenstyn and Peyton Krebs’ children deliver donuts and apple cider to their dads after training camp practice to welcome them back for the new season! 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 action: Sabres.com Follow us on X: twitter.com/BuffaloSabres Follow us on TikTok: https://bufsabres.co/TikTok Follow us on Instagram: Instagram.com/buffa...

“Maybe We’re Gonna Have To Deal With A Little Adversity Right Off The Bat.” | Lindy Ruff On Injuries

Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff spoke to the media after training camp practice on September 23, 2026. He provides injury updates and discusses the depth within the defense. He speaks on Crevier’s play and Mrtka’s growth. 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 action: Sabres.com Follow us on X: twitter.com/BuffaloSabres Follow us on TikTok: https://bufsabres.co/TikT...

“He Can’t Leave Until He Doesn’t Score.“ | Josh Doan talks about living with Noah Ostlund

Buffalo Sabres forward Josh Doan spoke to the media after training camp practice on September 23, 2026. He talks about returning to game action and how he spent his summer. He discusses what the team learned from the postseason and his personal goals for the year. 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 action: Sabres.com Follow us on X: twitter.com/BuffaloSabres Follow u...

2 Veteran Goalies Top List Of Waiver Wire Additions On Wednesday

Everyone applauded the NHL's decision to cut down on the number of preseason games this year. Nobody wants to see players get injured in these exhibition games that don't count. Yet... Injuries have been piling up around the league. Just ask the Buffalo Sabres . Things were looking even more troublesome for the Philadelphia Flyers Tuesday night when starting goalie Dan Vladar was forced to leave the exhibition game  in the first period with an undisclosed injury. Fortunately, the news t...

Sabres’ Samuelsson week-to-week, Zellweger in concussion protocol

The Buffalo Sabres will open the season without at least one important defenceman. Mattias Samuelsson is week-to-week with a lower-body injury after he was hurt blocking a shot in a pre-season game Tuesday, Sabres coach Lindy Ruff told reporters Wednesday, per Rachel Lenzi of the Buffalo News. And fellow defenceman Olen Zellweger is in concussion protocol after he was on the receiving end of a bruising hit from Columbus Blue Jackets defenceman Carson Soucy on Tuesday. Ruff did say he talked to...

“Steps Have Been Taken,More Need To Be Taken”| Eric Staal On This Buffalo Sabres Team|Buffalo Sabres

Sabres Special Assistant to the General Manager Eric Staal joined the Buffalo Sabres’ show, Sabres Live, with Brian Duff and Martin Biron on September 23, 2026. They discussed his new role, his relationship with the players, the powerplay, faceoffs, empty-netters and more! 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 action: Sabres.com Follow us on X: twitter.com/BuffaloSabres...

Sabres to wear ‘Goathead’ third jersey 10 times, introduce ‘Hometown Remix’ alternate in 2026-27 season

The Buffalo Sabres will be wearing their black and red “Goathead” jersey 10 times and their new “Hometown Remix” jersey eight times during the upcoming season at KeyBank Center. The Sabres brought back their popular “Goathead” jersey, which they sported from 1996-97 to 2005-06, as their alternate in 2022. The “Hometown Remix” jersey, which celebrates the fans, city and local culture, according to the Sabres, will be unveiled at a later date. Each team will ... Read the full article The p...

“We’ll Know More Tomorrow” | Lindy Ruff Provides Injury Updates

Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff speaks to the media on September 22, 2026 after the second preseason game vs the Columbus Blue Jackets. He provides injury updates on Zellweger and Samuelsson. He discusses the positives from the game and things to work on, along with the chemistry between Ostlund and Benson. 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 action: Sabres.com F...

LIVE: Sabres Live | September 23, 2026

Live stream of Sabres Live featuring Brian Duff & Martin Biron. Today’s Guest: Eric Staal – Special Assistant to the General Manager Show topics include: Last night’s preseason game vs Columbus, Zellweger Injury, Samuelsson Update, Eric Staal in Studio, Around the NHL, This Day in Hockey History 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 action: Sabres.com Follow us on Twitt...

UFA Logan Stanley Waits For A Call After 2 Sabres Defensemen Injured

The Buffalo Sabres already find themselves in a bit of a bind. Two key defensemen are now out with injuries from preseason action. Could this create an opening for the return of unsigned unrestricted free agent Logan Stanley? Owen Zellweger was levelled Tuesday night by Carson Soucy, and has officially been diagnosed with a concussion.  Oh no Olen Zellweger gets hit hard by Carson Soucy and stays down on the ice for a while pic.twitter.com/xvs1uGCA7w — Crossing Swords ⚔️ (@CrossSwordsPod...

The Daily: Prospects Show Out for Detroit; Sabres Lose Zellweger and Samuelsson

The post The Daily: Prospects Show Out for Detroit; Sabres Lose Zellweger and Samuelsson appeared first on Detroit Hockey Now . After months of inaction, it’s nice for the NHL preseason to finally be in full swing. More than half the […] The post The Daily: Prospects Show Out for Detroit; Sabres Lose Zellweger and Samuelsson appeared first on Detroit Hockey Now .

Sabres lose Mattias Samuelsson, Olen Zellweger to injuries in preseason win

BUFFALO – Uh-oh. Tuesday’s 5-1 preseason win over the Columbus Blue Jackets’ junior varsity squad proved to be costly, as defensemen Mattias Samuelsson and Olen Zellweger both left the game with injuries. Samuelsson, 26, blocked Luca Pinelli’s shot 4:36 into the second period before leaving the game around the halfway mark. Coach Lindy Ruff said Samuelsson, the Sabres’ top shutdown defender, will be further evaluated today. Meanwhile, Ruff said Zellweger, 23, suffered a concussion when...

Before trade, Sabres’ Louis Crevier beat long odds and developed confidence to stick in NHL

BUFFALO – In his early days with the Chicago Blackhawks, Sabres newcomer Louis Crevier couldn’t settle down. He said he played too nervously, afraid he would make a mistake. “It was just mental,” the 6-foot-8, 236-pound defenseman said following Friday’s session of training camp in LECOM Harborcenter. So Crevier, who joined the Sabres on June 23 in the blockbuster trade that sent defenseman Bowen Byram to the Windy City, tackled his problem. By working closely ... Read the full article...

Sabres’ Zellweger, Samuelsson suffer pre-season injuries

Olen Zellweger’s stint with the Buffalo Sabres is off to an unfortunate start. The defenceman suffered a concussion Tuesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets, head coach Lindy Ruff told reporters after the game. The incident happened late in the second period when Zellweger was on the receiving end of a bruising hit from Blue Jackets defenceman Carson Soucy. Zellweger remained on the ice, appearing to be in pain, before he was helped to the Sabres dressing room. The 23-year-old Calgary native ...

Sabres’ Lindy Ruff has no update on Olen Zellweger after entering concussion protocol

The Buffalo Sabres have injuries to deal with amid their preparation for the 2026-27 NHL season. On Tuesday, Buffalo defenseman Olen Zellweger sustained a concussion during a game against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Zellweger appeared to suffer the injury when he was hammered by Blue Jackets defenseman Carson Soucy late in the second period of […] The post Sabres’ Lindy Ruff has no update on Olen Zellweger after entering concussion protocol appeared first on ClutchPoints .

NHL Pre-Season Highlights | Blue Jackets vs. Sabres – September 22, 2026

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo12SYwt93SQP81ntu8rz9QcAHTNQaFI3 Watch the latest NHL game highlights, featuring the best goals, saves, hits, and key moments from tonight’s matchup. Subscribe to stay up to date with NHL highlights, top plays, and game recaps from across the league throughout the Stanley Cup Playoffs. ———————————————- 📺 http://sportsnetplus.ca – Stream live on Sportsnet+ 💻 http://www.sportsnet.ca – More news & highlights on Sportsnet.ca https://www.youtube.com/channel/U...

Sabres preseason: Buffalo to dress full NHL lineup versus Columbus; Jiri Kulich to keep playing

BUFFALO – With the exception of one goalie, the lineup the Sabres will dress for tonight’s preseason game against the Blue Jackets is likely the one they field for their season opener Oct. 1 in Columbus. With only four preseason games and veterans who have played 100 NHL games now limited to just two appearances, Sabres coach Lindy Ruff figured he would put his main group together tonight against the Blue Jackets’ B team. Among ... Read the full article The post Sabres preseason: Buffalo...