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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

Metsa Called Up, Buffalo Scouting Chinakhov The Buffalo Sabres have dealt with numerous injuries to their blueline, and currently have veterans Mattias Samuelsson and Michael Kesselrin...

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Sabres Injury Update: Benson Back, Others Progressing The Buffalo Sabres are hoping to get some of their injured players back on the ice. At practice at KeyBank Center on Tuesday, wingers Zach B...

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Sabres Notes: Ellis Claimed On Waivers, Five Placed On IR The Buffalo Sabres got down to 23 players on Monday by placing four players expected to be regulars on injured reserve, but unexpectedly plu...

OCTOBER 7, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Lands on IR Kesselring (undisclosed) will start the 2025-26 season on injured reserve.

Impact Kesselring had already been ruled out for Opening Night against the Rangers on Thursday, and he'll now start the season on IR. The right-shot blueliner was deemed week-to-week by head coach Lindy Ruff on Friday. Jacob Bryson could see consistent ice time on the third pairing until Kesselring is ready to return.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Opening Night Kesselring (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Thursday's Opening Night matchup against the Rangers, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.

Impact Kesselring sustained an undisclosed injury during Wednesday's preseason game against the Penguins, and head coach Lindy Ruff said Friday that Kesselring was considered week-to-week. Kesselring will officially be sidelined for at least one game to begin the regular season, and it's not yet clear when he'll be able to return.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Opening Night Kesselring (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Thursday's Opening Night matchup against the Rangers, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sabres starting goalie Luukkonen expected to miss season opener with lower-body injury

Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff anticipated opening the season next week without starting goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, who suffered a lower-body injury in his preseason debut

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Considered week-to-week Head coach Lindy Ruff said Friday that Kesselring (undisclosed) is considered week-to-week, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.

Impact Kesselring sustained an undisclosed injury during Wednesday's exhibition matchup against the Penguins and had already been ruled out for Friday's preseason finale against Pittsburgh. His return timetable suggests that he may not be ready for Opening Night, and he's slated to be re-evaluated in about a week.

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out against Pens Kesselring (undisclosed) will miss Friday's preseason finale versus the Penguins, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.

Impact Kesselring should make the Opening Night roster for the Sabres, though his undisclosed injury does muddy the waters a bit. With the team also dealing with injuries to Mattias Samuelsson (upper body) and Owen Power (strain), neither of whom is playing Friday, the situation on the blue line is a little murky right now.

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

"Just Didn't Feel Right" | Lindy Ruff on Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen Leaving Game Early | Buffalo Sabres

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Early exit Wednesday Kesselring (undisclosed) left Wednesday's preseason game versus the Penguins, but his injury is not believed to be serious, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.

Impact Kesselring departed late in the second period, but it appears to be precautionary for now. The Sabres are already dealing with a number of injuries on the blue line, so it's unclear if they'll take any chances with Kesselring's health in the team's preseason finale Friday in Pittsburgh.

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dahlin, Thompson Listed On TSN's Top 50 The Buffalo Sabres face the challenge of snapping a NHL-record 14-year playoff drought this season and after a summer in which the club trad...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Doan Hoping To Find His Scoring Touch With Sabres The key piece in the trade that sent winger JJ Peterka to Utah just before the NHL Draft was defenseman Michael Kesselring, who the Buffalo...

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Could Sabres Have Interest In Former Devils Forward? The Buffalo Sabres open training camp later this week, with only a few changes to the roster that finished second-last in the Eastern Confer...

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Sabres Have Only Two Players Ranked In Athletic's Top-150 The Buffalo Sabres face the challenge of snapping a NHL-record 14-year playoff drought this season and after a summer in which the club trad...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Projecting Sabres Trade Cost - Luke Evangelista The Buffalo Sabres should be in the market for an impact top-six forward after dealing winger JJ Peterka to the Utah Mammoth for defenseman...

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Did the Buffalo Sabres make the right JJ Peterka trade this offseason? The big move the Buffalo Sabres made this offseason was trading JJ Peterka to the Utah Mammoth for Michael Kesselring and Josh Doan. At the...

AUGUST 29, 2025 • SABRENOISE.COM

Projecting Sabres Trade Cost - Lawson Crouse The Buffalo Sabres should be in the market for an impact top-six forward after dealing winger JJ Peterka to the Utah Mammoth for defenseman...

AUGUST 18, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Projecting Sabres Trade Cost - Owen Tippett The Buffalo Sabres should be in the market for an impact top-six forward after dealing winger JJ Peterka to the Utah Mammoth for defenseman...

AUGUST 16, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Projecting Sabres Trade Cost - Alexis Lafreniere The Buffalo Sabres should be in the market for an impact top-six forward after dealing winger JJ Peterka to the Utah Mammoth for defenseman...

AUGUST 15, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

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Sabres starting goalie Luukkonen expected to miss season opener with lower-body injury