Scott Sabourin - NHL News & Rumors

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 • 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 • 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 • ROTOWIRE

The Lightning are coming to play the Panthers, for the first time since preseason penalty-fest

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Scott Sabourin is set to face the Florida Panthers again, reigniting a heated rivalry

NOVEMBER 14 • Associated Press

Scores after call-up Sabourin scored a goal on two shots, added two PIM and logged four hits in Wednesday's 7-3 loss to the Rangers.

Impact The Lightning are missing a number of regulars up front, so Sabourin was called up to replenish the team's depth. He skated on the fourth line and made the most of his 11:42 of ice time by adding physicality and potting a goal in his NHL season debut. Prior to this season, he had logged just two goals and six assists over 47 NHL appearances between three other teams. He'll add grit and little else during his stay with the Lightning.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Cuylle, Trocheck score two each as Rangers beat Lightning 7-3

Will Cuylle and Vincent Trocheck each had two goals, and the New York Rangers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 7-3 for their second straight win

NOVEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Brought up from minors Sabourin was recalled from AHL Syracuse on Wednesday.

Impact Sabourin will join fellow forward Boris Katchouk in making the trip up from the minors ahead of Wednesday's clash with the Rangers. If Pontus Holmberg (undisclosed) and/or Anthony Cirelli (upper body) can't suit up versus New York, it will open the door for Sabourin or Katchouk to make their 2025-26 season debuts.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back down Sabourin was reassigned to AHL Syracuse on Wednesday.

Impact Sabourin joined the Lightning for Tuesday's matchup against the Predators and completed his four-game suspension, but he'll head back to the minors a day later. He'll be eligible to suit up for Tampa Bay if he's called back up, but he should see consistent playing time in the minors.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins NHL club Sabourin (suspension) was recalled from AHL Syracuse on Tuesday.

Impact Sabourin will finish out his four-game suspension Tuesday versus the Predators. It remains to be seen whether he'll remain with the big club after Tuesday's contest, as he appeared in just four games with the Sharks across the 2023-24 and 2024-25 regular seasons.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to minors Sabourin (suspension) was reassigned to AHL Syracuse on Friday, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Sabourin will return to the minors a day after being recalled by the Lightning, although he did serve the third game of his four-game suspension during Thursday's matchup against Chicago. He'll still be eligible to play for Syracuse, but he could rejoin the NHL club at some point soon to officially complete his suspension.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Tampa Bay Sabourin (suspension) was recalled from AHL Syracuse on Thursday.

Impact Sabourin spent last weekend with the Lightning and served half of his four-game suspension at the NHL level, and he'll rejoin Tampa Bay ahead of Thursday's game against Chicago. However, it's not yet clear whether he'll remain with the Lightning for Saturday's game against the Ducks in order to complete his suspension. Over four appearances in the AHL this year, Sabourin has recorded a goal, an assist, seven PIM and a plus-2 rating.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Tampa Bay Sabourin (suspension) was recalled from AHL Syracuse on Thursday.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Assigned to minors Sabourin (suspension) was returned to AHL Syracuse on Sunday.

Impact Sabourin received a four-game suspension in Tampa Bay's preseason finale against Florida, and he has served half of it. He could return to Tampa Bay before Thursday's matchup against Chicago to work on completing his NHL ban for roughing Florida's Aaron Ekblad on Oct. 4. While he is eligible to play in the AHL, he can't appear in a game with the Lightning until his suspension is over, and he can only serve his suspension when he's on Tampa Bay's roster.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Assigned to minors Sabourin (suspension) was returned to AHL Syracuse on Sunday.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Lightning call up forward Scott Sabourin from Syracuse On Friday, the Tampa Bay Lightning recalled forward Scott Sabourin from the Syracuse Crunch. Sabourin has a goal and an assist in two appear...

OCTOBER 18 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Up from minors Sabourin (suspension) was summoned from AHL Syracuse on Friday.

Impact Sabourin was given a four-game suspension for roughing Florida's Aaron Ekblad during a preseason game Oct. 4, and he hasn't served that punishment yet. Assuming Sabourin stays with Tampa Bay, he'll be eligible to play Oct. 26 versus Vegas. The 33-year-old Sabourin can't serve his suspension unless he's on the NHL roster, so any time he gets demoted without completing his punishment pauses the process. NHL suspensions don't make you ineligible for minor-league duty, though, and Sabourin has a goal and an assist in two appearances with Syracuse in 2025-26.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

NHL's Bettman sees value in the Olympic break, especially coming off 4 Nations success last season

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman acknowledges the challenges of pausing the season for the Milan-Cortina Olympics but sees its value

OCTOBER 7 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Lightning F Scott Sabourin suspended 4 games for roughing Deadspin | Lightning F Scott Sabourin suspended 4 games for roughing

OCTOBER 7 • DEADSPIN.COM

Lightning's J.J. Moser And Scott Sabourin Suspended For Altercations Against Panthers Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman J.J. Moser has been suspended for two games for boarding Florida Panthers forward Jesper Boqvist in Saturday'...

OCTOBER 6 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

NHL suspends Tampa Bay's Sabourin for 4 games, Moser for 2 games after chaotic preseason finale

The NHL has suspended Tampa Bay forward Scott Sabourin for four games and defenseman J

OCTOBER 6 • Associated Press

Suspended, demoted to minors Sabourin was handed a four-game suspension by the Department of Player Safety on Monday before being sent down to AHL Syracuse.

Impact Sabourin could still be recalled ahead of Thursday's Opening Night matchup with Ottawa, as the Bolts are likely trying to maximize their LTIR benefit for Nick Paul (upper body). If Sabourin does start the year in the minors, he'll need to serve his suspension at the NHL level before he can get into a game.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Having a hearing for roughing The NHL Department of Player Safety announced Sunday that Sabourin will have a hearing for roughing Florida's Aaron Ekblad in Saturday's preseason game.

Impact Sabourin received a match penalty at the 2:18 mark of the first period for going after Ekblad. The 33-year-old Sabourin had 10 goals, 25 points and 111 PIM across 68 regular-season appearances with AHL San Jose in 2024-25. In the likely event that he lands a suspension, he will need to be on Tampa Bay's roster to serve it. However, he would still be eligible to play for AHL Syracuse during that time.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Scott Sabourin drops Aaron Ekblad with one punch. Scott Sabourin makes extremely short work of Aaron Ekblad on Saturday night.

OCTOBER 5 • HOCKEYFEED.COM

Returned to minors Sabourin was returned to AHL Syracuse on Wednesday.

Impact Sabourin was promoted to bolster the Bolts' roster ahead of Tuesday's preseason matchup with the Panthers but now will head back to the minors. Over the last two seasons, the 33-year-old winger has logged just four NHL contests for the Sharks. Now with his fourth NHL franchise, Sabourin figures to remain primarily a minor-league option for the club.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Called up from minors Sabourin was recalled from AHL Syracuse on Tuesday.

Impact Sabourin likely will find himself shifting between levels for much of the 2025-26 season, especially when there are injuries among the forward group. Whether the 33-year-old winger makes the Opening Night roster for the Bolts will likely depend on the health of Pontus Holmberg (undisclosed).

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

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The Lightning are coming to play the Panthers, for the first time since preseason penalty-fest

Cuylle, Trocheck score two each as Rangers beat Lightning 7-3

NHL's Bettman sees value in the Olympic break, especially coming off 4 Nations success last season

NHL suspends Tampa Bay's Sabourin for 4 games, Moser for 2 games after chaotic preseason finale