NICOLAS AUBE-KUBEL NEWS

Returned to AHL Aube-Kubel was reassigned to AHL Iowa on Friday, per Michael Russo of The Athletic.

Impact Aube-Kubel was sent down after being recalled on Thursday, which was an off day. Aube-Kubel had two goals and six assists in 17 AHL games this season. The Wild activated Ryan Hartman (lower body) from injured reserve in a corresponding move.

NOVEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Back in bigs Aube-Kubel was called up from AHL Iowa on Thursday.

Impact Aube-Kubel has spent the season at the AHL level, tallying two goals and six assists with 26 PIM in 17 games. Aube-Kubel had one goal and one assist across 22 regular-season games last season, split between Buffalo and the Rangers. Aube-Kubel could enter the lineup, as Marcus Foligno suffered a lower-body injury Wednesday versus Chicago and his status is up in the air ahead of Friday's home tilt with Colorado.

NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Two points in Iowa's win Aube-Kubel scored a goal and added an assist in AHL Iowa's 3-2 win over Chicago on Thursday.

Impact Aube-Kubel started slow for Iowa, but he's earned all five of his points over the last five games (one goal, four assists). The 29-year-old forward hasn't gotten a look with Minnesota yet this year, but he represents a physical forward who could step into a fourth-line role if injuries pile up for the big club.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Hits waivers Aube-Kubel was placed on waivers Monday to be assigned to AHL Iowa.

Impact Aube-Kubel chipped in one goal, two points, 18 shots on net and 40 hits across 22 regular-season appearances between the Rangers and Sabres in 2024-25. Assuming he clears, he could be a call-up option for Minnesota during the 2025-26 campaign.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches agreement with Minnesota Aube-Kubel signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Wild on Wednesday.

Impact Aube-Kubel appeared in 22 regular-season games between the Sabres and Rangers last year, his lowest mark since the 2018-19 campaign. He logged a goal, an assist, 40 hits and 19 PIM while averaging 9:25 of ice time, and he'll have to compete for a spot on the NHL roster during the 2025-26 season.

JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from AHL Aube-Kubel was recalled from AHL Hartford on Monday.

Impact Aube-Kubel was traded to the Rangers from the Sabres in early March, but he began his tenure with his new club in the minors. However, he'll join the Rangers for the first time and will presumably provide additional depth after Arthur Kaliyev (upper body) was ruled out for the season last week. Aube-Kubel made 19 appearances for Buffalo earlier this year and recorded a goal, an assist, 33 hits and 17 PIM while averaging 9:32 of ice time.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Acquired by Blueshirts Aube-Kubel was traded to the Rangers from the Sabres on Friday in exchange for Erik Brannstrom, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

Impact Aube-Kubel has been in the minors since late January and will likely remain in the AHL following Friday's trade that swaps depth pieces for each organization. He made 19 appearances for Buffalo earlier this year and logged a goal, an assist, 33 hits and 17 PIM while averaging 9:32 of ice time.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on waivers Aube-Kubel was placed on waivers Monday, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Impact Aube-Kubel has one goal, one assist, 18 shots on net, 33 hits and 17 PIM through 19 appearances this season. He has been a healthy scratch in seven of the last eight games. If Aube-Kubel clears waivers, he could head to AHL Rochester for playing time.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Moves past illness Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo NewsAube-Kubel (illness) will be available for Tuesday's road game against the Stars, Lance Lysowski reports.

Impact Aube-Kubel missed Sunday's 4-2 win over St. Louis due to the illness. The 28-year-old could be a healthy scratch Tuesday, though, as he's not a regular among Buffalo's forward group. The right-shot forward hasn't been much of a factor on offense in 2024-25, contributing just one goal and one assist through 16 appearances.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Aube-Kubel (illness) is not in Buffalo's lineup Sunday against the Blues, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

Impact It'll be the third straight game Aube-Kubel's missed -- he'd been a healthy scratch in the Sabres' previous two contests. The 28-year-old forward has a goal and two points through 16 games this year.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Sunday Aube-Kubel missed practice Saturday due to an illness and is questionable for Sunday's tilt in St. Louis, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

Impact Aube-Kubel has been a healthy scratch the last two games. He has one goal and two points through 16 appearances with the Sabres this season. Consider him day-to-day at this time.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies Monday Aube-Kubel scored a goal, added two hits and logged two PIM in Monday's 6-5 shootout loss to the Red Wings.

Impact Aube-Kubel has played in five straight games, picking up two points while taking the spot of Sam Lafferty (lower body) on the fourth line. The 28-year-old Aube-Kubel has just the two points to go with 13 shots on net, 20 hits and 10 PIM over 12 contests this season. He's mostly a gritty player, so don't expect a sudden burst of offense even if he can maintain his lineup spot.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Red Wings snap 5-game losing streak with a 6-5 shootout win over the Sabres

Andrew Copp scored twice as the Detroit Red Wings snapped a five game skid by rallying to beat the Buffalo Sabres 6-5 in a shootout

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • Associated Press

Draws in, can't contribute in loss Aube-Kubel returned to the lineup Saturday in a 3-0 loss to the Islanders, but he recorded just three shots on goal and three hits over 11:23 of ice time.

Impact Aube-Kubel filled in for Sam Lafferty (lower body) in this contest. Given the Sabres produced no goals, lineup changes could be coming for Tuesday versus the Avalanche. Aube-Kubel played in just six of 14 contests in November and remains in search of his first point -- he's been held scoreless with seven shots on net, 11 hits and six PIM over eight appearances so far. When he plays, he's typically stuck in a fourth-line role.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sabres F Nicolas Aube-Kubel to return vs. Panthers Buffalo forward Nicolas Aube-Kubel, who has been sidelined since sustaining a lower-body injury in the season opener on Oct.4, will play Mon...

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Returning Monday Aube-Kubel (lower body) will rejoin the Sabres' lineup Monday against Florida, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

Impact Aube-Kubel played just one game with Buffalo before suffering a lower-body injury that sidelined him for three weeks. The 28-year-old forward is expected to fill a middle-six role with the Sabres. Aube-Kubel logged six goals and 16 points in 60 games with the Capitals last season.

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Per Heather Engel of NHL.com, Aube-Kubel (lower body) is expected to be available for Saturday's game versus Detroit, coach Lindy Ruff said Friday.

Impact Aube-Kubel has had only one practice and that may cause him to be a healthy scratch Saturday. Aube-Kubel suffered the injury Opening Night in Prague on Oct. 4 and he has missed the last seven games. If Aube-Kubel sits out Saturday, he is expected to rejoin the lineup Monday versus Florida.

OCTOBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing return Aube-Kubel (lower body) might be available as early as Saturday versus Detroit, coach Lindy Ruff told Joe Yerdon of Bleacher Report on Tuesday.

Impact Even if Aube-Kubel doesn't play Saturday, it seems he's not far off from returning. He suffered the lower-body injury during Buffalo's season opener Oct. 4. Aube-Kubel is projected to serve in a bottom-six capacity once he's available.

OCTOBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set for extended absence Aube-Kubel's timeline to return from his lower-body injury is three-to-six weeks, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports Tuesday.

Impact Aube-Kubel was placed on injured reserve Monday after sustaining an injury in Buffalo's regular-season opener in Prague. The 28-year-old was replaced in the lineup by Jiri Kulich in Saturday's loss to the Devils. Aube-Kubel logged 16 points in 60 regular-season contests with Washington in 2023-24.

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on injured reserve Aube-Kubel (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Monday.

Impact Aube-Kubel sustained a lower-body injury during Buffalo's regular-season opener against New Jersey on Friday, and he was sidelined Saturday. He'll miss at least a week, but it's not yet clear when he'll be able to return. Jiri Kulich will remain with the NHL club in Aube-Kubel's absence.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Aube-Kubel (lower body) won't play Saturday against the Devils, per Dan Rosen of NHL.com.

Impact Aube-Kubel logged 5:45 of ice time before leaving Buffalo's 4-1 loss to New Jersey to begin the 2023-24 season. A timetable for his return hasn't been announced yet. Peyton Krebs will replace Aube-Kubel in Saturday's lineup.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers lower-body injury Aube-Kubel sustained a lower-body injury during Friday's 4-1 loss to New Jersey. He's unlikely to be available for Saturday's rematch versus the Devils, according to Lance Lysowski...

Impact The exact nature of Aube-Kubel's injury isn't known, but he was seen wearing a brace on his left leg after Friday's loss, per Lysowski. Aube-Kubel was limited to 5:45 of ice time and wasn't on the ice for the third period. If the 28-year-old does play Saturday, it would likely be as a member of the fourth line. It's not known who would draw into the lineup if Aube-Kubel is unavailable, but it might be Peyton Krebs, who recorded four goals, 17 points, 67 PIM and 108 hits in 80 outings with Buffalo in 2023-24 but was a healthy scratch Friday.

OCTOBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

NJD@BUF: Markstrom with a great save against Nicolas Aube-Kubel | New Jersey Devils NJD@BUF: Markstrom with a great save against Nicolas Aube-Kubel

OCTOBER 4, 2024 • NHL.COM

Agrees to one-year deal Aube-Kubel signed a one-year, $1.5 million contract with Buffalo on Monday.

Impact Aube-Kubel supplied six goals, 16 points, 58 shots on net and 159 hits over 60 regular-season outings for Washington in 2023-24. The 28-year-old forward will add some energy to the bottom-six group of the Sabres.

JULY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE