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Brady Tkachuk scores twice including in OT to give Senators 4-3 win over Rangers

Brady Tkachuk capped a two-goal effort with the game-winning marker 33 seconds into overtime as the Ottawa Senators beat the New York Rangers 4-3

MARCH 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Heading to Ottawa Gilbert, Dylan Cozens and a 2026 second-round pick were traded to the Senators from the Sabres on Friday in exchange for Josh Norris and Jacob Bernard-Docker.

Impact Gilbert made 25 appearances for the Sabres this year and logged five assists, 52 hits, 29 blocked shots and 50 PIM while averaging 10:04 of ice time. The 28-year-old has picked up four points over eight appearances since the start of February, and he should have an opportunity to earn time in Buffalo's lineup late in the year.

MARCH 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Maintains momentum after break Gilbert recorded an assist, three hits, three blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 8-2 win over the Rangers.

Impact Gilbert has three helpers over four games in February. If nothing else, he's helping himself stay in the lineup for his hometown team, leaving Jacob Bryson and Connor Clifton in the press box. Gilbert's recent success might make rostering him more palatable in deep fantasy formats, but his primary source of production will always come from physical play. He has just four assists to go with 50 PIM, 48 hits and 22 blocked shots over 21 appearances.

FEBRUARY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in consecutive games Gilbert posted an assist, five PIM and two blocked shots in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact Gilbert has played in both of the Sabres' games to begin February, earning a helper in each. The 28-year-old has featured because the Sabres are deploying seven defensemen, and his playing time has come at the expense of winger Sam Lafferty. Gilbert is now at three assists, 48 PIM, 44 hits, 17 blocked shots and a minus-4 rating over 19 appearances.

FEBRUARY 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

"Gibby Is A Team-First Guy" | Alex Tuch On Dennis Gilbert, Buffalo Sabres Win Over Blue Jackets

FEBRUARY 5, 2025 • YOUTUBE

"We Are Finding Our Way" | Dennis Gilbert After Buffalo Sabres Defeat Columbus 3-2

FEBRUARY 5, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Tuch scores 2 and Sabres beat Blue Jackets 3-2 to enjoy 1st 4-game winning streak in 2 years

Alex Tuch had two goals and an assist, and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2 for their first four-game winning streak in more than two years

FEBRUARY 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Dennis Gilbert and Mathieu Olivier Throw Down Right After Puck Drop

FEBRUARY 5, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Rare helper in win Gilbert notched an assist, two hits and two blocked shots in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Devils.

Impact Gilbert made the most of his 6:36 of ice time while dressing as a seventh defenseman Sunday. The 28-year-old's playing time has been sparse lately -- this was his sixth appearance in 14 games since the start of January. Gilbert's offense is even less noticeable -- he has two helpers, four shots on net, 43 hits, 15 blocked shots, 43 PIM and a minus-5 rating through 18 appearances. He does not need to be tracked in fantasy.

FEBRUARY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dennis Gilbert Returns To Calgary For Buffalo Sabres Matchup With Flames | Pregame Media

JANUARY 24, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Plays in seven-defensemen lineup Gilbert racked up two hits and nine PIM in Thursday's 4-0 win over the Senators.

Impact This was Gilbert's second appearance in three games, though he was scratched for the prior six contests. The Sabres rolled with seven defensemen Thursday, but it's unclear if they'll do that more frequently in the second half. Mattias Samuelsson (illness) was also out, so it's possible Gilbert goes back to the press box once his fellow defenseman is healthy again. Gilbert has one assist, two shots on net, 36 hits, 36 PIM and 11 blocked shots through 14 outings in 2024-25.

JANUARY 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rare point in loss Gilbert notched an assist and seven hits in Saturday's 5-2 loss to Utah.

Impact Gilbert was in the lineup for the second game in a row, covering for the absence of Rasmus Dahlin (back). The 28-year-old Gilbert remains limited to third-pairing usage when he plays. His helper Saturday was his first point in nearly a year -- his last contribution was a goal and an assist on New Year's Eve of 2023. He's added 22 hits, 25 PIM and eight blocked shots over eight outings this season, and he'll likely return to being a healthy scratch once Dahlin returns.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Kesselring scores as Utah beats the Buffalo Sabres 5-2

Michael Kesselring had a goal and an assist to help Utah beat the sliding Buffalo Sabres 5-2

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • Associated Press

Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin ruled of game against Jets with back spasms

Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff ruled out defenseman Rasmus Dahlin from playing against the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night because of back spasms

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • Associated Press

"We Wanted to be Physical" | Dennis Gilbert After Win Over Ottawa

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Awaiting opportunities Gilbert has played in just one of the Sabres' first 11 games.

Impact Gilbert, a Buffalo native, played at home Oct. 12 versus the Panthers, logging three hits and a blocked shot in 4:49 of ice time. While not much has gone well for the Sabres at 4-6-1, they have a pretty firmly set top-four on defense, and that group has enjoyed good health early on. Gilbert could get the occasional look over Matias Samuelsson or Connor Clifton, but it's unlikely he'll see steady playing time this season.

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Agrees to one-year contract Gilbert signed a one-year, $825,000 contract with the Sabres on Monday.

Impact Gilbert had a goal, seven points, 59 hits and 49 blocks in 34 appearances with the Flames in 2023-24. The 27-year-old has a real shot of making the Sabres' roster out of training camp, but even if Gilbert makes the team, he probably won't play much for Buffalo.

JULY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ends season out of lineup Gilbert was scratched for 20 of the Flames' final 23 games this season.

Impact Gilbert had a career year with seven points in 34 contests, but his playing time was sparse after the All-Star break. The physical defenseman is a pending unrestricted free agent and will likely have to settle for a two-way contract in 2024-25 after playing on a one-way deal the last two seasons.

APRIL 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

No playing time since deadline Gilbert hasn't played in the Flames' last 10 games.

Impact While the Flames dealt away Chris Tanev and Noah Hanifin, they also brought in three other defensemen around the trade deadline. Gilbert has been the odd man out with the team carrying eight blueliners, and that may not change unless injuries arise. He has seven points and 58 hits over 33 contests this season.

MARCH 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Stuck in press box Gilbert has played just three times in the Flames' last 13 games.

Impact Gilbert was a regular on the third pairing before suffering a concussion in January. He played three of four games after getting cleared to return, but he's been a scratch for all of February with waiver-claim Brayden Pachal and Oliver Kylington (personal) on the third pairing. Gilbert has seven points, 53 hits, 47 blocked shots and a minus-5 rating through 31 appearances. If the Flames trade Chris Tanev and Noah Hanifin, there may be room for Gilbert and fellow scratch Jordan Oesterle in the lineup down the stretch.

FEBRUARY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from injury Gilbert returned to action on Saturday night's 3-1 loss to Edmonton.

Impact After missing the last seven games, Gilbert (concussion) returned to the ice on the third-pair with Jordan Oesterle. He played limited time, getting on the ice for 9:49 and producing one blocked shot, two hits and a minus-1 rating.

JANUARY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returning Saturday Gilbert (concussion) is in the projected lineup and is expected to return to action versus Edmonton on Saturday.

Impact Gilbert missed seven games and is slated to play alongside Jordan Oesterle on the Flames' third pairing. Gilbert has one goal, six assists, 44 hits and 43 blocked shots in 28 contests this season. Gilbert is expected to replace Nick DeSimone on the blue line Saturday.

JANUARY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on injured reserve Gilbert (concussion) was put on injured reserve Wednesday, per Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan.

Impact If the move is retroactive to Jan. 4, which is when Gilbert last played, then he can be activated whenever he's healthy. However, it seems unlikely Calgary would put Gilbert on IR unless he was expected to miss at least the next game, which will take place Thursday against Toronto. The 27-year-old defenseman has a goal, seven points, 44 hits and 43 blocks in 28 outings in 2023-24. Gilbert will likely serve on the third pairing once he's recovered.

JANUARY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing against Arizona Gilbert (concussion) won't be in the lineup Tuesday against Arizona, per Derek Wills of Sportsnet 960 The Fan.

Impact Gilbert will miss his sixth straight contest. He has provided seven points, 22 shots on goal, 43 blocked shots and 44 hits in 28 games this season. With Gilbert still sidelined, Jordan Oesterle will play in Tuesday's matchup.

JANUARY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

In concussion protocol Gilbert, who was previously listed as having an upper-body injury, has been in the concussion protocol. He's making progress and will travel with the Flames for their games in Ariz...

Impact Gilbert has a goal, seven points, 16 PIM, 44 hits and 43 blocks in 28 contests with the Flames in 2023-24. He was last in the lineup Thursday. With Gilbert expected to miss more time, Yan Kuznetsov is projected to remain in the lineup.

JANUARY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Brady Tkachuk scores twice including in OT to give Senators 4-3 win over Rangers

Tuch scores 2 and Sabres beat Blue Jackets 3-2 to enjoy 1st 4-game winning streak in 2 years

Michael Kesselring scores as Utah beats the Buffalo Sabres 5-2

Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin ruled of game against Jets with back spasms