JACOB BRYSON NEWS

Pair of points in win Bryson scored a goal, dished an assist and went plus-3 in Friday's 9-3 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Bryson was one of nine Sabres to earn multiple points in the blowout win. The 28-year-old defenseman has done little on offense this year, but he's become a regular on the third pairing since Michael Kesselring (lower body) exited the lineup. Bryson has three points, two shots on net, six blocked shots, four PIM and a plus-1 rating over 11 outings.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Doan scores twice, Tuch adds 4 assists to help Sabres rout Blackhawks 9-3

Josh Doan scored twice for his second multi-goal game of the season, Alex Tuch had a career-high four assists and the Buffalo Sabres routed the Chicago Blackhawks 9-3 on Friday nig...

NOVEMBER 22 • Associated Press

Hurricanes extend winning streak to 3 games with a 6-3 victory over the Sabres

Andrei Svechnikov, Jesperi Kotkaniemi and Charles Alexis Legault each had a goal and an assist and the Carolina Hurricanes extended their winning streak to three games with a 6-3 v...

NOVEMBER 9 • Associated Press

Won't dress Tuesday Bryson (concussion) will not be in the lineup versus Columbus on Tuesday, per NHL.com.

Impact Bryson will be given some extra time to recover thanks to the return of Michael Kesselring (lower body), who will be making his season debut. For his part, the 27-year-old Bryson will miss his fifth straight contest due to his concussion. Prior to getting hurt, the Ontario native managed just one point in five outings while dishing out a single hit. His lack of production or category coverage makes him a relative non-factor in fantasy contests.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to be available for Thursday Head coach Lindy Ruff said Monday that Bryson will likely clear the concussion protocol ahead of Thursday's game in Boston, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

Impact The 27-year-old has been in the league's concussion protocol for just over a week, and while Ruff's comments suggest that Bryson will miss at least one more game, the defenseman will likely be able to return to action before the end of the week. Over five appearances this year, Bryson has logged an assist, four blocked shots, a hit and two PIM while averaging 9:28 of ice time.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

3 players who could replace Jacob Bryson in the lineup for the Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres had one of their best defensive performances against the Florida Panthers and what made it even more impressive was that...

OCTOBER 19 • SABRENOISE.COM

In concussion protocol Bryson was put in the concussion protocol Saturday, per Heather Engel of NHL.com.

Impact Bryson suffered the injury when he fell awkwardly into the boards during Buffalo's 3-0 victory over Florida on Saturday. The 27-year-old defenseman's placement in the concussion protocol suggests he'll probably miss at least some time. Zach Metsa is likely to draw into the lineup while Bryson is absent.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Doan scores 2 goals and Lyon makes 32 saves as the Sabres beat the Panthers 3-0

Josh Doan scored two power-play goals, Alex Lyon made 32 saves and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Florida Panthers 3-0

OCTOBER 18 • Associated Press

Won't return to Saturday's game Bryson will not return to Saturday's game against Florida due to an upper-body injury.

Impact Bryson fell awkwardly into the boards after a collision with Florida's Jonah Gadjovich and did not return to the bench after the first intermission on Saturday. The 27-year-old has averaged just 11:30 of ice time per game this season, and with just 44 points in 258 career NHL games, he should not be on your fantasy radar. If the injury forces Bryson to miss any time, Zach Metsa looks primed to make his NHL debut.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Gathers assist Bryson logged an assist, two blocked shots, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 8-4 win over the Senators.

Impact Bryson won a depth role in training camp over Zac Jones and has played in all four games this season. Injuries to Matias Samuelsson (upper body) and Michael Kesselring (lower body) have helped to keep Bryson in the lineup on the third pairing. Bryson has an assist, one shot on net, four blocks and a plus-1 rating and will likely return to the press box when the Sabres get healthier.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Shesterkin stops 37 shots, Sullivan gets 1st win as Rangers' coach in 4-0 victory over Sabres

Igor Shesterkin stopped 37 shots and Alex Lafreniere’s first-period goal stood up as the winner in the New York Rangers’ 4-0 victory over the Sabres in Buffalo’s season-opener

OCTOBER 10 • Associated Press

Inks one-year extension Bryson signed a one-year, $900,000 contract extension with Buffalo on Thursday.

Impact That means Bryson will earn the same salary in 2025-26 as he has been for this campaign. The 27-year-old was set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer before inking his new deal. Bryson has seven assists, nine hits and 47 blocks in 42 appearances in 2024-25.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Draws assist Bryson produced an assist and two shots on goal in Saturday's 4-3 shootout win over the Golden Knights.

Impact Bryson was injured Wednesday versus the Red Wings but didn't miss a game. The 27-year-old blueliner is competing for time on the third pairing, and it's possibly he'll be scratched at some point to allow the Sabres to get a look at trade acquisition Jacob Bernard-Docker. Bryson has not performed at a fantasy-relevant level in most formats with seven helpers, 18 shots on net, 46 blocked shots and a minus-2 rating over 41 appearances this season.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go against Vegas Bryson (upper body) will play versus the Golden Knights on Saturday, according to Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.

Impact Bryson won't miss any playing time despite suffering an injury in Wednesday's 7-3 loss to Detroit. He has provided six assists, 16 shots on goal, 46 blocked shots and nine hits across 40 appearances this season.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers injury Wednesday Bryson suffered an upper-body injury in Wednesday's game versus the Red Wings, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

Impact The injury occurred on a hit by Michael Rasmussen in the third period, leading to increased hostilities in an already chippy game. Bryson ended up with 16:16 of ice time after failing to return to the contest. The 27-year-old's status is up in the air for Saturday's game versus the Golden Knights, and if Jacob Bernard-Docker (not injury related) is not cleared to play either, the Sabres may need to make a move for a defenseman.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Kane's 5-point night leads the Red Wings over the Sabres 7-3

Patrick Kane had two goals and three assists and the Detroit Red Wings snapped a six-game losing streak with a 7-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday night

MARCH 13 • Associated Press

Picks up rare assist Bryson notched an assist in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Canadiens.

Impact Bryson had been scratched for three games prior to Saturday. He had also gone five contests without a point before his trip to the press box. The 27-year-old's playing-time outlook could improve if the Sabres trade away a blueliner, namely Henri Jokiharju, prior to Friday's deadline. For the season, Bryson has five helpers, 13 shots on net, 38 blocked shots and a minus-2 rating over 34 appearances in a part-time role.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs helper in loss Bryson recorded an assist in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Oilers.

Impact Bryson had gone seven games without a point and also missed six contests (two due to illness, four as a healthy scratch) in that span. He's been in a part-time role all season and typically plays on the third pairing when in the lineup. The 27-year-old blueliner has four assists, nine shots on net, 10 PIM and 33 blocked shots over 28 contests. A limited role and minimal offense combine to make Bryson a non-factor in fantasy.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Cousins fined for actions in Senators game | NHL.com Forward penalized $2,083 for elbowing Sabres defenseman Bryson

JANUARY 11 • NHL.COM