Scott Sabourin - NHL News & Rumors

Hands out helper Saturday Sabourin logged an assist and five hits in Saturday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Mammoth.

Impact This was just the second appearance of the season for Sabourin, who has often been scratched in favor of a seventh defenseman. The 34-year-old enforcer has contributed one shot on net, seven hits and five PIM so far. He won't play every game, and his contributions on offense will be few and far between when he's in the lineup.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dmitri Simashev scores his second goal in OT as Mammoth beat Lightning 5-4

Dmitri Simashev scored his second goal of the game at 1:44 of overtime as the Utah Mammoth beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-4

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Lightning Re-Sign Scott Sabourin as Tampa Bay Begins Important Offseason Decisions The Tampa Bay Lightning made their first notable move of the offseason, re-signing veteran forward Scott Sabourin to a one-year, two-way con...

MAY 23 • SI.COM

Inks two-way deal Sabourin signed a one-year, two-way contract with Tampa Bay on Saturday.

Impact Sabourin had a goal, five points, 89 PIM and 63 hits in 26 regular-season appearances in 2025-26. He also had six goals, eight points and 22 PIM in 24 outings with AHL Syracuse in the 2025-26 regular season. The 33-year-old will compete for an Opening Night roster spot with the Lightning during training camp, but it wouldn't be surprising if he starts the 2026-27 campaign in the minors.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 25 • YOUTUBE

Snags helper in loss Sabourin notched an assist and two hits in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the Rangers.

Impact Sabourin ended a 12-game point drought with the helper, though he also missed 11 contests in that span, including some due to a lower-body injury. The 33-year-old could see some action in the playoffs, but he's far from a lock to be in the lineup. He has five points, 11 shots on net, 63 hits and 89 PIM over 26 regular-season outings, and he provides grit in a bottom-six role when he suits up.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

NHL investigating after Lightning forward Holmberg hurt arm crashing into unlatched penalty box door

The NHL is looking into the circumstances that led to Tampa Bay Lightning forward Pontus Holmberg hurting his left arm when he crashed shoulder-first into an unlatched penalty box...

APRIL 7 • Associated Press

Back in action Monday Sabourin (lower body) will play in Monday's road clash against the Sabres, per Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times.

Impact Sabourin will return to Tampa Bay's lineup after missing each of the team's last two games. Overall, the 33-year-old winger has four points, 89 shots on net and 52 hits across 22 games this season. He'll rejoin the Lightning's fourth line as the center between Corey Perry and Mitchell Chaffee.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Considered game-time decision Sabourin (undisclosed) is considered a game-time decision for Monday's game against the Sabres, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Sabourin has missed the last two games due to his unspecified injury, but head coach Jon Cooper said after Monday's morning skate that the 33-year-old is "going to try" to play against Buffalo. Across 11 appearances since the Olympic break, Sabourin has recorded an assist, 28 hits, 26 PIM and three blocked shots while averaging 7:25 of ice time.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Atlantic Division foes meet when Sabres host the Lightning

The Buffalo Sabres take on the Tampa Bay Lightning in a matchup of Atlantic Division teams

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Remains shelved Saturday Sabourin (undisclosed) will miss Saturday's home clash against the Bruins, per Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site.

Impact Sabourin is set to miss his second consecutive game Saturday with an undisclosed injury. Overall, the 33-year-old winger is up to four points, 10 shots on net, 52 hits and 10 blocked shots across 22 appearances this season. His next chance to return to Tampa Bay's lineup is for the start of the team's upcoming road trip Monday against the Sabres.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Tampa Bay hosts Boston following Cirelli's hat trick

The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Boston Bruins after Anthony Cirelli's hat trick against the Pittsburgh Penguins in the Lightning's 6-3 win

APRIL 3 • Associated Press

Slated to miss out against Pens Sabourin is not expected to be in the lineup versus Pittsburgh on Thursday due to an undisclosed injury, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Sabourin was labeled as day-to-day, so it doesn't seem like he will be out of the lineup long term. Even when healthy, the 33-year-old winger is far from a lock to play and figures to serve as a healthy scratch periodically. With Brandon Hagel (undisclosed) also on the shelf, the Bolts will likely need to bring a forward up from the minors.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 25 • HOCKEYFEED.COM

Promoted from minors Sabourin was called up from AHL Syracuse on Tuesday.

Impact Sabourin hasn't played in an NHL game since Dec. 28 versus the Habs. In his nine appearances for the Bolts this year, the veteran winger has one goal on five shots and two assists while dishing out 15 hits. With Anthony Cirelli (undisclosed) dealing with an injury, there is a chance that Sabourin gets into the lineup versus the Sabres on Tuesday.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Off IR, sent to AHL Sabourin (undisclosed) has been activated off injured reserve and reassigned to AHL Syracuse, the team announced Friday.

Impact Sabourin hasn't played since Dec. 28, so the move to the minors will give him a chance to shake off the rust before potentially getting another promotion later in the campaign. He has a goal, three points, 63 PIM and 15 hits in nine outings with Tampa Bay in 2025-26.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on IR Sabourin (undisclosed) was put on injured reserve Tuesday, per Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com.

Impact Sabourin was injured against Montreal on Sunday, and he'll now be forced to miss at least the next three games due to his placement on IR. The right-shot winger has chipped in two goals and three points across nine outings with the big club this campaign, and he's also accounted for 63 PIM.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for remainder of game Sabourin (undisclosed) won't return to Sunday's home game versus the Canadiens.

Impact Sabourin logged five PIM and one blocked shot in just 2:20 of ice time prior to exiting the contest. The 33-year-old can be considered day-to-day ahead of Wednesday's game in Anaheim.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 28, 2025 • HOCKEYFEED.COM

Canadiens' Arber Xhekaj Beats Lightning's Scott Sabourin In Heavyweight Tilt

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Kucherov scores twice, Lightning top Panthers 4-2 in another penalty-filled matchup

Pontus Holmberg scores with 7.3 seconds left in the first period, putting Tampa Bay ahead for good

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Summoned from Syracuse Sabourin was recalled from AHL Syracuse on Saturday.

Impact Sabourin has played seven games at the NHL level this season, notching one goal and two assists with 13 hits. The 33-year-old had six goals and two helpers across 20 AHL games before his recall.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Relegated to minors Sabourin was reassigned to AHL Syracuse on Tuesday.

Impact Sabourin has posted one goal, three points, 13 hits and 32 PIM across seven appearances with the Lightning in 2025-26. It wouldn't be surprising to see the 6-foot-3 forward promoted again at some point this season, but for now, he'll link back up with the Crunch, with whom he's notched four goals, two helpers, 22 PIM and an even plus-minus rating over 17 appearances this year.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Set for call-up Sabourin will be recalled from AHL Syracuse on Tuesday, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Sabourin has logged just three games for the Lightning this season in which he tallied one goal, one assist and five shots while averaging 10:21 of ice time. With Curtis Douglas (undisclosed) and Dominic James (undisclosed) both dealing with injuries, Sabourin will serve as an emergency depth option for the team's upcoming three-game road trip.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to minors Sabourin was reassigned to AHL Syracuse on Wednesday.

Impact Sabourin spent the past week with the Lightning and made three appearances with the NHL club, recording a goal, an assist, six hits and 18 PIM while averaging 10:21 of ice time. However, he should have more consistent opportunities to contribute in the minors.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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