Jack Rathbone - NHL News & Rumors

Placed on waivers Rathbone (undisclosed) was placed on waivers by the Sabres on Friday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Rathbone began the 2026-27 campaign on non-roster injured reserve due to an undisclosed injury, but his placement on waivers suggests that he's ready to return to game action. Assuming he clears waivers, the 27-year-old will report to AHL Rochester.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jackets in action against the Sabres after shootout win

The Columbus Blue Jackets visit the Buffalo Sabres after the Blue Jackets knocked off the Dallas Stars 2-1 in a shootout

NOVEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Sabres play the Senators after Thompson's 2-goal performance

The Buffalo Sabres host the Ottawa Senators after Tage Thompson's two-goal game against the Los Angeles Kings in the Sabres' 3-2 win

NOVEMBER 3 • Associated Press

Buffalo visits Los Angeles after Thompson's hat trick

The Buffalo Sabres visit the Los Angeles Kings after Tage Thompson recorded a hat trick in the Sabres' 7-6 win against the Anaheim Ducks

OCTOBER 30 • Associated Press

Ducks host the Sabres after Greer's 2-goal game

The Anaheim Ducks host the Buffalo Sabres after A

OCTOBER 28 • Associated Press

Buffalo takes losing streak into game against San Jose

The Buffalo Sabres look to break a three-game slide with a win over the San Jose Sharks

OCTOBER 26 • Associated Press

Capitals and Sabres meet in Eastern Conference action

The Washington Capitals and the Buffalo Sabres meet in Eastern Conference play

OCTOBER 23 • Associated Press

Flyers visit the Sabres after Michkov's 2-goal game

The Philadelphia Flyers visit the Buffalo Sabres after Matvei Michkov scored two goals in the Flyers' 3-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche

OCTOBER 20 • Associated Press

Sabres in action against the Canadiens following overtime win

The Buffalo Sabres visit the Montreal Canadiens after the Sabres beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-4 in overtime

OCTOBER 16 • Associated Press

Buffalo visits Toronto after Zellweger's 2-goal game

The Buffalo Sabres visit the Toronto Maple Leafs after Olen Zellweger scored two goals in the Sabres' 4-3 shootout loss to the Montreal Canadiens

OCTOBER 14 • Associated Press

Canadiens host the Sabres after shootout victory

The Montreal Canadiens host the Buffalo Sabres after the Canadiens knocked off the Detroit Red Wings 1-0 in a shootout

OCTOBER 13 • Associated Press

Atlantic Division opponents meet when Sabres host the Panthers

The Florida Panthers face the Buffalo Sabres for a matchup within the Atlantic Division Monday

OCTOBER 11 • Associated Press

Buffalo and Utah square off in non-conference matchup

The Buffalo Sabres and the Utah Mammoth meet in a non-conference matchup

OCTOBER 9 • Associated Press

Sabres host the Stars after overtime win

The Buffalo Sabres host the Dallas Stars after the Sabres defeated the Minnesota Wild 3-2 in overtime

OCTOBER 7 • Associated Press

Sabres play the Blackhawks in a non-conference matchup

The Buffalo Sabres and the Chicago Blackhawks will play in a non-conference matchup

OCTOBER 2 • Associated Press

Placed on non-roster injured reserve Rathbone was placed on injured reserve by the Sabres on Monday for an undisclosed reason.

Impact The nature of Rathbone's injury isn't yet clear, but he'll be sidelined for the start of the regular season. Across 49 regular-season appearances with AHL Rochester last year, he recorded five goals, 13 assists and 26 PIM.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

On waivers Buffalo put Rathbone on waivers Saturday, per PuckPedia.

Impact Rathbone is expected to clear waivers and start 2025-26 in the minors. He had six goals, 23 points and 51 PIM in 63 regular-season outings with AHL Rochester last year. The 26-year-old hasn't appeared in an NHL game since the 2022-23 campaign.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inks two-year deal with Buffalo Rathbone signed a two-year, $1.6 million contract with the Sabres on Sunday, per PuckPedia.

Impact Rathbone made 63 regular-season appearances with AHL Rochester in 2024-25, registering six goals, 23 points, 51 PIM and a plus-9 rating. The 26-year-old blueliner will most likely continue to provide organizational depth for the Americans next season. His last NHL appearance came with Vancouver in 2022-23.

JUNE 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Buffalo Sabres Send Defenseman Back To AHL The Buffalo Sabres have announced that defenseman Jack Rathbone has been loaned back to their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Ro...

MARCH 31, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Sent to AHL Rathbone was loaned to AHL Rochester on Monday.

Impact Rathbone was called up by the Sabres on Sunday to provide additional depth, but he'll head back to the minors since Rasmus Dahlin has moved past his illness. Rathbone hasn't made an NHL appearance since the 2022-23 campaign, and it seems unlikely that he'll rejoin Buffalo before the end of the regular season.

MARCH 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Brought up from AHL Rathbone was recalled from AHL Rochester on Sunday.

Impact Rathbone has five goals and 20 points in 56 minor-league outings this season. Jacob Bryson will probably play against Washington on Sunday if Rasmus Dahlin (illness) is unavailable, but Rathbone will provide some additional depth.

MARCH 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for waivers Rathbone was placed on waivers by Buffalo on Tuesday, per PuckPedia.

Impact Rathbone has seen action in 28 NHL games, all with Vancouver, but spent all of last year in the minors with AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. With the Baby Pens, the 25-year-old defenseman showed significantly more offensive upside with eight goals and 16 assists in 67 contests. If there is an injury on the blue line, Rathbone should be in the mix for a call-up.

OCTOBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Secures one-year deal Rathbone signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Sabres on Monday.

Impact Rathbone had nine goals and 24 points across 69 AHL regular-season contests between Abbotsford and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. The 25-year-old also has two goals and five points in 28 career NHL appearances.

JULY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Penguins acquire Jack Rathbone, Karel Plasek from Canucks The Pittsburgh Penguins acquired defenseman Jack Rathbone and forward Karel Plasek from the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday in a trade for defe...

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Canucks: Trade with Penguins brings end to the Jack Rathbone experiment The Canucks have traded defenceman Jack Rathbone and winger Karel Plasek to the Penguins for blueliner Ty Glover.

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • THEPROVINCE.COM

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