Jason Zucker - NHL News & Rumors

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

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

On track to play Wednesday Zucker (abdomen) practiced on the third line Monday and is on track to make his regular-season debut Wednesday against the Flyers.

Impact After missing the first nine games of the season while recovering from sports hernia surgery, Zucker has been trending in the right direction recently, and his return to game action appears to be imminent. Across 62 regular-season appearances with Buffalo last year, he recorded 24 goals, 21 assists, 57 hits, 23 PIM and 21 blocked shots while averaging 15:37 of ice time.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

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

5 DAYS AGO • 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

"He Is A Voice Of Reason" | Lindy Ruff on Jason Zucker | Buffalo Sabres

OCTOBER 6 • YOUTUBE

Participates in morning skate Zucker (abdomen) participated in Tuesday's morning skate but is still a few weeks away from returning to game action, Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic reports.

Impact Zucker has spent the start of the regular season recovering from offseason sports hernia surgery, and while he appears to be trending in the right direction in his rehab process, head coach Lindy Ruff said Tuesday that the 34-year-old will still require "a couple of weeks" before he's cleared for game action. Zucker made 62 regular-season appearances for Buffalo last year and recorded 24 goals, 21 assists, 57 hits, 23 PIM and 21 blocked shots while averaging 15:37 of ice time.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Wild visit the Sabres after Kaprizov's 2-goal game

The Minnesota Wild visit the Buffalo Sabres after Kirill Kaprizov scored two goals in the Wild's 4-1 win over the Boston Bruins

OCTOBER 5 • 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

Blue Jackets and Sabres meet for 2026 season opener

The Columbus Blue Jackets host the Buffalo Sabres for the season opener

SEPTEMBER 30 • Associated Press

Dahlin eager to build on last season after Atlantic-winning Sabres snapped 14-year playoff drought

Buffalo Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin is ready to open his ninth NHL season with a clear head and a refreshed objective

SEPTEMBER 29 • Associated Press

Placed on injured reserve Zucker (abdomen) was placed on injured reserve by the Sabres on Monday.

Impact General manager Jarmo Kekalainen announced in mid-September that Zucker wouldn't be ready for the start of the season while recovering from sports hernia surgery, so his move to injured reserve isn't very surprising. Kekalainen said that Zucker could miss "a couple of weeks," so the 34-year-old could be in the mix to return as early as mid-October.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Noah Ostlund expresses excitement about potential Sabres kid line The Buffalo Sabres will have new-look forward lines to open 2026-27 after Alex Tuch's exit and Jason Zucker's injury. Noah Ostlund has an id...

SEPTEMBER 17 • SABRENOISE.COM

Jason Zucker's absence creates major opportunities for key Sabres in camp Injuries were a major issue early in the season for the Buffalo Sabres last year, and it looks like they are already going to be without one...

SEPTEMBER 16 • SABRENOISE.COM

Sabres forward Jason Zucker expected to miss start of season after having sports hernia surgery

Veteran Buffalo Sabres forward Jason Zucker is expected to miss the start of the season after having surgery to repair a sports hernia

SEPTEMBER 16 • Associated Press

Won't be ready for start of season General manager Jarmo Kekalainen said Wednesday that Zucker is recovering from sports hernia surgery and won't be ready for the start of the regular season, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sp...

Impact Zucker hasn't appeared in more than 73 regular-season games in any of the past three years, and he's slated for an absence to begin the 2026-27 campaign. Kekalainen indicated that Zucker could miss a "couple of weeks" to begin the regular season, so it's possible that the 34-year-old is back on the ice at some point in mid-October. Across 62 regular-season appearances last year, Zucker recorded 24 goals, 21 assists, 57 hits, 23 PIM and 21 blocked shots while averaging 15:37 of ice time.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up pair of points Zucker scored a power-play goal on two shots and added an assist in Saturday's 8-3 win over the Canadiens in Game 6.

Impact Zucker earned his first multi-point effort since April 8 versus the Rangers. The winger has had a quiet postseason, though that could be changing, as he's earned three of his four points over the last two contests. He's added 18 shots on net, 17 hits and a minus-3 rating through 12 playoff outings.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in Thursday's loss Zucker scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Canadiens in Game 5.

Impact Zucker netted his first goal of the postseason two minutes into the game. He's added just one assist with 16 shots on net, 16 hits and a minus-3 rating over 11 playoff contests. The 34-year-old winger had 45 points over 62 regular-season outings, but his drop in scoring in the playoffs has taken some pop out of the Sabres' offense.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Canadiens goalie Dobes delivers on coach's faith by rebounding from tough start in win over Sabres

Montreal Canadiens rookie goalie Jakub Dobes shook off a rough start and feels indebted to coach Martin St. Louis for not yanking him

MAY 15 • Associated Press

Suzuki, Evans cap 2nd-period surge, Canadiens beat Sabres 6-3 to take 3-2 lead in 2nd-round series

Captain Nick Suzuki and Jake Evans scored 68 seconds apart late in the second period, and the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Buffalo Sabres 6-3 to take a 3-2 lead in their second-...

MAY 15 • Associated Press

Off TWO Skates and In 🚨

MAY 14 • YOUTUBE

Sabres SCORE just 2 MINUTES into Game 5!