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Metsa was briefly sent to the minors to maintain his eligibility for the AHL playoffs. He has two goals and four points in 31 outings with Buffalo in 2025-26.
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Sabres' Zach Metsa: Dropped to AHL
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Metsa was loaned to AHL Rochester on Friday.
Metsa has two goals, four points, 17 shots on net and 20 blocked shots in 31 NHL appearances this season. Buffalo bolstered its blue line ahead of the trade deadline by acquiring Logan Stanley and Luke Schenn from Winnipeg on Thursday. However, Metsa could get another look at the NHL level at some point before the end of the 2025-26 regular season.
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Sabres' Zach Metsa: First career multi-point effort
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Metsa tallied a goal and an assist in a 6-2 win over the Lightning on Saturday.
Metsa intercepted a clearing attempt and scored on a wrist shot from above the hashmarks to push the score to 5-0 and chase Andrei Vasilevskiy from the net. Metsa recorded his second goal with the Sabres and his first multi-point NHL performance. He has four points through 29 outings with the big club this campaign.
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Sabres' Zach Metsa: Recalled from AHL
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Metsa has been recalled by the Sabres from AHL Rochester, the team announced Sunday.
Metsa is in the midst of a season in which he's spent a good chunk of time in both the NHL and the AHL. He's played 26 games with the Sabres, most of them coming in a two-month stint that ended earlier this month, and 16 with AHL Rochester. The 27-year-old has played well in the AHL, registering 15 points (two goals, 13 assists) in 16 games, earning himself another call-up to the big club.
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Sabres' Zach Metsa: Drops to AHL
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Metsa was reassigned to AHL Rochester on Thursday.
Metsa will return to the AHL after a two-month stint in the NHL. He logged two points in 22 outings during that span, though he was a healthy scratch Thursday versus the Penguins. Metsa could return to the Sabres as a depth defenseman ahead of the team's Feb. 25 game versus the Devils.
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Sabres' Zach Metsa: Pots first career NHL goal
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Metsa scored the game-winning goal in Tuesday's 5-3 victory over the Canucks.
The 27-year-old rookie pounced on a loose puck and gave the Sabres a 4-0 lead early in the third period, a goal that wound up being the game-winner after the Canucks staged a late rally. It was Metsa's first career NHL point in his 12th game, and he should continue to fill a bottom-pairing role while Conor Timmins (leg) and Michael Kesselring (lower body) remain on the shelf.
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Sabres' Zach Metsa: Brought up from AHL
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Metsa was recalled from AHL Rochester on Sunday, Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News reports.
The Sabres assigned Noah Ostlund to the minors in a corresponding move. Metsa's recall provides Buffalo with a sixth defenseman ahead of Monday's road game against Calgary, but it's unclear if he will get a chance to play.
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Sabres' Zach Metsa: Sent down Monday
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Metsa was sent to AHL Rochester on Monday, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.
Metsa was called up by the Sabres in mid-November, but he didn't appear in any games during his two-week stint in the NHL. He'll head back to the minors since Josh Norris (upper body) will return from injured reserve Monday against Winnipeg. Metsa should have a chance to see more consistent playing time with Rochester.
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Sabres' Zach Metsa: Rejoins NHL club
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Metsa was called up from AHL Rochester on Monday, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.
Metsa spent the last few weeks in the minors, but he was on the ice for morning skate ahead of Monday's matchup against the Oilers, signaling that he's rejoined the NHL club. Metsa made four appearances for the Sabres earlier in the year, and he recorded no points, two blocked shots, a hit, a plus-3 rating and two PIM while averaging 8:49 of ice time.
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Sabres' Zach Metsa: Logs three assists in AHL win
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Metsa logged three assists in AHL Rochester's 5-3 win over Bridgeport on Saturday.
Metsa is up to two goals and eight assists during his six-game point streak. The 27-year-old made his NHL debut earlier this season, logging four appearances while the Sabres were short on the blue line. He's continued to dominate on offense since his return to the AHL, and he could be in line for another call-up should the Sabres need extra defensive depth.
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Sabres' Zach Metsa: Loaned to AHL affiliate
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Metsa was assigned to AHL Rochester on Monday.
During his first taste of NHL action, Metsa didn't earn a point in four appearances with Buffalo while contributing one shot on goal, two blocked shots, one hit and a plus-3 rating. His return to the minors opens a potential roster spot for the Sabres to activate Michael Kesselring (lower body) from injured reserve ahead of Tuesday's game against Columbus.
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Sabres' Zach Metsa: Recalled by Buffalo
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Metsa was recalled from AHL Rochester on Thursday.
Metsa hasn't yet made his NHL debut, but he'll join the Sabres to provide additional depth after Ryan Johnson was sent down Thursday. It's not yet clear whether Mattias Samuelsson (upper body) or Michael Kesselring (lower body) will be able to suit up Saturday against Florida, but Metsa will be a candidate to see playing time if they're sidelined.
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Sabres' Zach Metsa: Sent to AHL
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Metsa was returned to AHL Rochester on Saturday.
Metsa was recalled Friday to fill out the Sabres' roster for their preseason finale against Pittsburgh. He has spent the last two seasons with the Amerks and is likely to spend most, if not all, of the 2025-26 campaign in the AHL.
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Sabres' Zach Metsa: Called up by Buffalo
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Metsa was called up by the Sabres on Friday, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.
Metsa will join the NHL club ahead of Friday's preseason finale against the Penguins since Radim Mrtka won't play due to an illness. Metsa hasn't yet made his NHL debut and will likely head back to the minors ahead of the regular season.
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