When Is Olen Zellweger Coming Back? Sabres' New Defenseman Injury Poorly Timed

When is Olen Zellweger Coming Back? Sabres' New Defenseman Injury Poorly Timed

The Buffalo Sabres didn’t bring in a ton of new faces this offseason, but they did trade for Olen Zellweger. It was an exciting move to add the young defenseman from the Anaheim Ducks and help bolster a blue line unit that did lose Bowen Byram in the trade to the Chicago Blackhawks. Zellweger has […]

Sabres’ Olen Zellweger placed on injured reserve; Dennis Gilbert recalled

The Buffalo Sabres won’t have defenseman Olen Zellweger to start the 2026-27 NHL season, as the 29-year-old was ruled out of Thursday’s season-opening game against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Zellweger remained absent from practices due to concussion protocol and was officially ruled out Thursday morning. However, the Sabres said he could play in Saturday’s home opener against the Chicago Blackhawks. “He just didn’t get through his tests,” head c…

Sabres Place Olen Zellweger On IR, Recall Dennis Gilbert

The Buffalo Sabres announced today that defenseman Olen Zellweger has been placed on injured reserve as he deals with a concussion. In a corresponding move, the Sabres recalled defenseman Dennis Gilbert from their AHL affiliate, the Rochester Americans. According to the team, Gilbert “will be either the sixth defenseman or a healthy scratch” during today’s […]