Michael Kesselring - NHL News & Rumors

Questionable for Saturday Kesselring (lower body) is questionable for Saturday's clash in Columbus, according to Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News.

Impact Kesselring was not at practice Friday. Head coach Lindy Ruff said after practice that Kesselring will be re-evaluated Saturday after seeing how he is feeling. Kesselring has 22 blocked shots, 14 hits and nary a point in 16 appearances with the Sabres this season. Jacob Bryson could enter the lineup if Kesselring is unable to play.

20 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 19, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Buffalo Sabres injury updates on Michael Kesselring, Peyton Krebs and more The Sabres are riding a three-game winning streak and Buffalo's lineup may soon receive key reinforcements as players return from injuries.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • SABRENOISE.COM

Slated to return Thursday Kesselring (lower body) is expected to be activated off injured reserve and play Thursday versus Philadelphia, per Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550.

Impact Kesselring hasn't been in the lineup since Nov. 15 due to the injury. He has no points, two PIM, seven hits and nine blocks in nine appearances this season. Kesselring is projected to serve on the third pairing in his return. Jacob Bryson might be a healthy scratch as a result.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Why the Buffalo Sabres won the JJ Peterka trade, despite his recent production There has been a debate over who won the trade between the Buffalo Sabres and the Utah Mammoth. The Sabres received Michael Kesselring and J...

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • SABRENOISE.COM

Won't travel on road trip Kesselring (lower body) will not travel with the Sabres for their impending six-game road trip, per Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic on Tuesday.

Impact While the team is on the road, Kesselring will continue to rehab back in Buffalo. The right-shot blueliner has missed eight games in a row and hasn't suited up since Nov. 15 in Detroit. Buffalo's next home matchup isn't until Dec. 18 versus Philadelphia, so unless Kesselring joins the team at some point out west, he'll continue to miss a considerable amount of game action.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • YOUTUBE

"He's Going To Be Out An Extended Period" | Lindy Ruff On Michael Kesselring Update | Buffalo Sabres

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Buffalo Sabres News: Michael Kesselring, Zach Benson, Mattias Samuelsson The Buffalo Sabres seemed to find something in Detroit as they were able to comeback after being down three goals to the Red Wings. That car...

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • SABRENOISE.COM

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NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Surfaces on IR Kesselring (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Monday.

Impact The Sabres recalled Zach Metsa from AHL Rochester in a corresponding move. Kesselring doesn't have a timeline for his return to the lineup after being injured in Saturday's 5-4 overtime win over Detroit. He hasn't earned a point in nine appearances this season while posting 10 shots on goal, nine blocked shots and seven hits.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Set for extended absence Kesselring (lower body) is undergoing further evaluation but is facing a long-term absence, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports Monday.

Impact Kesselring was out of action for the Sabres' first nine matches of the season due to a lower-body injury. It's not clear if this latest lower-body issue is related. Regardless, with Kesselring likely on the shelf for a while, Jacob Bryson is the most likely candidate to see increased minutes.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lindy Ruff update on Michael Kesselring's injury puts damper on exciting Buffalo Sabres win The Buffalo Sabres put together an incredible comeback and were able to get their first road win of the season as they won 5-4 in overtime o...

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • SABRENOISE.COM

Dealing with lower-body injury Kesselring left Saturday's game versus the Red Wings due to a lower-body injury, and he may miss time, Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic reports.

Impact Kesselring's status didn't look good according to the initial assessment provided by head coach Lindy Ruff, but more tests will be done. If Kesselring misses time, Jacob Bryson will likely slot back into the lineup, while Zac Jones could be brought up from AHL Rochester again to provide additional depth.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • YOUTUBE

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NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Clayton Keller's overtime goal gives Mammoth 2-1 win over Sabres

Clayton Keller scored 47 seconds into overtime to lift the Utah Mammoth to a 2-1 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday night

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Michael Kesselring Talks Moving To Buffalo, Shootouts, And Playing Against His Former Team

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Buffalo Sabres must change the defensive pairs before their next game against Boston For the first time all season, the Buffalo Sabres had all of their Top 6 defensemen as Michael Kesselring made his season debut. Up to this...

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • SABRENOISE.COM

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OCTOBER 28, 2025 • YOUTUBE

In lineup versus Jackets Kesselring (lower body) will be in action against Columbus on Tuesday, Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic reports.

Impact Kesselring's return to the lineup will likely see Jacob Bryson (concussion) given at least one more game to fully recover. In 82 regular-season games for the Mammoth last year, the 25-year-old Kesselring notched seven goals and 22 assists, both career highs, while chipping in just three power-play points.

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to return Tuesday Head coach Lindy Ruff said Monday that he anticipates Kesselring (lower body) playing Tuesday against the Blue Jackets, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.

Impact The Sabres will wait to see how Kesselring fares during Tuesday's morning skate before officially determining his status, but he appears to be trending toward making his regular-season debut. The 25-year-old appeared in all 82 regular-season games for Utah last year, recording seven goals, 22 assists, 87 hits, 67 blocked shots and 89 PIM while averaging 17:41 of ice time.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

"He Looks Like Next Week" | Lindy Ruff On Michael Kesselring Injury Update | Buffalo Sabres

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Buffalo Sabres lose key forward to injury against the Detroit Red Wings The Buffalo Sabres looked like they might be turning a corner in terms of injuries as Michael Kesselring was expected to start practicing in...

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • SABRENOISE.COM

Hoping to play soon Kesselring (lower body) is targeting a weekend return, perhaps Saturday's matchup with Toronto, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

Impact Kesselring was deemed a "longshot" to practice Thursday, which means he probably won't be ready to feature versus the Leafs on Friday. Once Kesselring is cleared to return, he figures to slot into the third-pairing role currently being filled by Zach Metsa -- though once Jacob Bryson (concussion) is cleared to play, Kesselring could find himself watching from the press box.

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Clayton Keller's overtime goal gives Mammoth 2-1 win over Sabres