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.
