Buffalo Sabres
Injury Report 2025-26
Full Buffalo Sabres injury report for the 2025-26 NHL season. Player status, injury comment, and estimated return dates — updated daily.
Buffalo Sabres Injury Report — 15 Players
| Player | Pos | Status | Comment | Est. Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Nikishin | D | Day-To-Day | — | May 7 |
| Jason Zucker | LW | Day-To-Day | — | Apr 18 |
| Josh Manson | D | Day-To-Day | May 8: Manson (upper body) could be available for Game 3 against Minnesota on Saturday, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports. | May 9 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | Day-To-Day | Apr 16: Stankoven missed practice Thursday with an illness, according to Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer. | Apr 18 |
| Logan Stanley | D | Day-To-Day | — | May 5 |
| Mattias Samuelsson | D | Day-To-Day | — | Apr 18 |
| Noah Ostlund | C | Day-To-Day | Apr 22: Ostlund (upper body) might be able to play in Game 3 against Boston on Thursday, per Jourdon LaBarber of the Sabres' official site. | Apr 23 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | D | Day-To-Day | — | May 8 |
| Ryan McLeod | C | Day-To-Day | — | Apr 18 |
| Sam Carrick | C | Day-To-Day | — | May 8 |
| Tage Thompson | C | Day-To-Day | — | Apr 18 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | LW | Day-To-Day | — | Apr 28 |
| Jiri Kulich | C | Injured Reserve | May 19: Kulich (ear) said Tuesday that he had his blood clot removed and will be able to play hockey again, per Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald. | Sep 15 |
| Justin Danforth | RW | Injured Reserve | May 20: Danforth (kneecap) was nearly healthy at the end of the Sabres' playoff run, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports Wednesday. | Sep 15 |
| Shea Weber | D | Injured Reserve | Sep 30: ir-lt | Jul 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is injured on the Buffalo Sabres right now?
The Buffalo Sabres currently have 15 players on the injury report: Alexander Nikishin (Day-To-Day), Jason Zucker (Day-To-Day), Josh Manson (Day-To-Day), Logan Stankoven (Day-To-Day), Logan Stanley (Day-To-Day), Mattias Samuelsson (Day-To-Day), Noah Ostlund (Day-To-Day), Rasmus Dahlin (Day-To-Day), Ryan McLeod (Day-To-Day), Sam Carrick (Day-To-Day), Tage Thompson (Day-To-Day), Viktor Arvidsson (Day-To-Day), Jiri Kulich (Injured Reserve), Justin Danforth (Injured Reserve), Shea Weber (Injured Reserve). Full details are in the table above.
Which Buffalo Sabres players are out or on IR?
No Buffalo Sabres players are currently listed as Out or on IR.
What do injury designations mean for the Buffalo Sabres?
IR (Injured Reserve) means a player is ineligible to play for at least 7 days. IR-LTI (Long-Term Injured Reserve) means 24+ days and 10+ games missed — the team gets cap relief. "Out" means the player will not dress for an upcoming game. "Day-to-Day" means the status is evaluated each day. All Buffalo Sabres injury statuses are updated daily on SportBusy.
How does the Buffalo Sabres injury report affect fantasy hockey?
Injuries on the Buffalo Sabres directly impact fantasy value — when a top-line forward or starting goalie is out, their backup sees more ice time and becomes a pick-up target. Monitor the Buffalo Sabres roster alongside this injury report to identify who fills in. Status can change daily, so check before your lineup locks.
How does the Buffalo Sabres injury report affect NHL betting lines?
A key Buffalo Sabres player being listed as Out or on IR can shift the puck line, moneyline, and totals. When a starting goalie is ruled out, odds shift significantly. Books adjust lines once official designations are posted. Always verify the latest Buffalo Sabres injury report before betting on their games.
What conference is the Buffalo Sabres in?
The Buffalo Sabres compete in the Atlantic Conference in the NHL.