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Hockey (NHL) · Injuries · published 2026-09-27T00:00:00+00:00 · via The Hockey Writers

Sabres Make Preseason Cuts and Provide Injury Updates

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Buffalo made its first preseason cuts, demoting 17 players and placing eight on waivers. The Sabres are set to begin the regular season Oct. 1 at Columbus after a 50-win campaign and a deep playoff run last season. Olen Zellweger remains in concussion protocol but is expected for the opener, while Mattias Samuelsson is week-to-week with a lower-body injury.

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Buffalo trimmed its camp roster by sending 17 players down, including eight who must clear waivers. The waived group featured Dennis Gilbert, Ryan Johnson, Mason Geertsen, Trevor Kuntar, Aidan McDonough, Carson Meyer, Jason Polin and Matt Villalta. Other demotions included multiple forwards and defensemen. The Sabres open Oct. 1 at Columbus after a 50-win season and a lengthy postseason run.

Olen Zellweger remains in concussion protocol after a Sept.

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