Michael Kesselring - NHL News & Rumors

Sharks acquire Kesselring, Mammoth extend Tourigny | NHL.com Tony Luftman and Ken Daneyko react to the news of the San Jose Sharks acquiring Michael Kesselring in a trade with the Buffalo Sabres, plus...

2 HOURS AGO • NHL.COM

3 reasons to love the Buffalo Sabres trade of Michael Kesselring to the Sharks This offseason was expected to be an exciting one for the Buffalo Sabres as it will be Jarmo Kekalainen's first as general manager. The Sabr...

4 HOURS AGO • SABRENOISE.COM

San Jose Sharks acquire defenseman Michael Kesselring from Buffalo Sabres amid pick swap

The Buffalo Sabres are moving on from defenseman Michael Kesselring

5 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Sabres move up in the first round after trading Michael Kesselring to the Sharks The Buffalo Sabres have a huge offseason ahead of them after they broke their 14-season playoff drought and were just one win away from reac...

5 HOURS AGO • SABRENOISE.COM

Why Sabres traded Michael Kesselring to Sharks, and what draft pick upgrade they got in return | Sporting News Buffalo has decided to move on from the defenseman.

6 HOURS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Headed for West Coast Kesselring was traded to the Sharks on Wednesday along with the 27th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft in exchange for the 20th overall pick.

Impact Kesselring was not going to get much in the way of ice time with the Sabres next year, given the logjam on the blue line. In San Jose, the 26-year-old defenseman should get the chance to force his way into a third-pairing role, especially if veterans Nick Leddy and John Klingberg are allowed to walk in free agency.

6 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sabres News: UPL makes No. 1 goalie bid, Michael Kesselring, Noah Ostlund The Buffalo Sabres are set to secure their first appearance in the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs since 2011, but key postseason lineup questions...

MARCH 30 • SABRENOISE.COM

Garners assist in high-scoring win Kesselring notched an assist and seven PIM in Sunday's 8-7 win over the Lightning.

Impact Kesselring ended an 11-game point drought in the process. The 26-year-old defenseman is currently in a third-pairing role, though he could lose some playing time if the Sabres opt to give Luke Schenn a run in that spot. Through 31 outings, Kesselring has just two assists, 41 shots on net, 38 blocked shots, 22 hits and 50 PIM in his first year with the Sabres, which has been disrupted by multiple injury absences.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

What the latest Sabres trade means for Michael Kesselring and Conor Timmins The top priority for the Buffalo Sabres and general manager Jarmo Kekalainen leading into the NHL Trade Deadline was to add depth on their b...

MARCH 6 • SABRENOISE.COM

Michael Kesselring reveals secret sauce that's made the Buffalo Sabres unstoppable The Sabres turned a corner in December and haven't looked back. One factor is helping carrying Buffalo to remarkable heights as it climbs th...

JANUARY 30 • SABRENOISE.COM

"We've Got Some Swag Right Now" | Michael Kesselring On Defensemen In Buffalo Sabres Success

JANUARY 30 • YOUTUBE

Nabs helper Saturday Kesselring logged an assist, three blocked shots and two PIM in Saturday's 5-0 win over the Islanders.

Impact Kesselring has been working back to full strength after an ankle injury has cost him most of January. That's his third lengthy absence of the season. Combined with the depth of the Sabres' blue line, Kesselring has mostly worked in a third-pairing role, picking up one assist, 26 shots on net, 27 blocked shots, 16 hits and 23 PIM over 19 outings.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Suiting up Thursday Kesselring (ankle) is available for Thursday's game in Montreal, according to Heather Engel of NHL.com.

Impact Kesselring has played in just one of Buffalo's last 10 games, but he'll return to the lineup after being deemed a game-time call earlier Thursday. The right-shot blueliner is slated to skate on the third pairing beside Jacob Bryson in Montreal. Zach Metsa will be a healthy scratch as a result of Kesselring suiting up.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 22 • YOUTUBE

Game-time call Thursday Kesselring (ankle) will be a game-time decision in Montreal on Thursday, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.

Impact Kesselring has missed the last two games after tweaking his ankle against the Wild on Jan. 17. The 26-year-old defenseman has yet to acquire a point in 17 games this season, though he was an offensive threat in 2024-25 with seven goals an 22 assists in 82 regular-season games. Should Kesselring not be available, Zach Metsa will remain in the lineup.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Sabres sign forward Josh Doan to 7-year, $48.65 million contract extension

The Buffalo Sabres signed Josh Doan to a seven-year, $48.65 million contract extension in a deal that secures the third-year forward as a key fixture of the team’s core group

JANUARY 21 • Associated Press

Not playing Tuesday Kesselring (ankle) won't play against Nashville on Tuesday.

Impact Kesselring will miss his second straight game after tweaking his ankle injury. However, the issue isn't believed to be serious. He hasn't picked up a point in 17 appearances this season while collecting 23 shots on goal, 23 blocked shots and 16 hits.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

"Not Low In The Opportunity Count" | Lindy Ruff After Carolina Loss | Buffalo Sabres

JANUARY 21 • YOUTUBE

Game-time call Kesselring (ankle) will be a game-time decision against Nashville on Tuesday, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

Impact Kesselring sat out Monday's 2-1 loss to Carolina after tweaking his ankle injury. However, he could return to the lineup versus the Predators. He hasn't earned a point in 17 appearances this season while providing 23 shots on goal, 23 blocked shots and 16 hits.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

"It Wasn't A Clean Game" | Lindy Ruff After 5-4 Loss To Minnesota Wild | Buffalo Sabres

JANUARY 17 • YOUTUBE

"Kesselring Will Play" | Lindy Ruff Gave Injury Update On Michael Kesselring | Buffalo Sabres

JANUARY 17 • YOUTUBE

Won't play Wednesday Kesselring (ankle) won't play in Wednesday's game against Philadelphia, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports.

Impact Head coach Lindy Ruff said after Wednesday's morning skate that Kesselring is available, but the defenseman will remain sidelined for at least one more matchup. It seems possible that Kesselring will be able to return to action for Thursday's game against Montreal, but the Sabres will presumably monitor his status ahead of puck drop before determining his status against the Canadiens.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

"We're Going To See A Desperate Team" | Lindy Ruff Ahead Of Game With Ducks | Buffalo Sabres

JANUARY 12 • YOUTUBE

Surfaces on IR Kesselring (lower body) was put on injured reserve Tuesday, Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News reports.

Impact Kesselring will miss his second straight game against Vancouver on Tuesday, and it's unclear when he will be available to return. He hasn't posted a point in 16 appearances this season while collecting 23 shots on goal, 22 blocked shots and 14 hits.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

One rising Sabres star just sent a powerful message about staying in Buffalo long term Over the summer, the Buffalo Sabres made a big roster move when they traded JJ Peterka to the Utah Mammoth for Michael Kesselring and Josh D...

JANUARY 6 • SABRENOISE.COM

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San Jose Sharks acquire defenseman Michael Kesselring from Buffalo Sabres amid pick swap

Sabres sign forward Josh Doan to 7-year, $48.65 million contract extension