Zach Metsa - NHL News & Rumors

Greenway And Metsa "Options" For Game Against Islanders | Buffalo Sabres Coach Lindy Ruff

MARCH 31 • YOUTUBE

Heads back to NHL Metsa was recalled from AHL Rochester on Monday.

Impact Metsa will return to the Sabres just four days after being loaned back to the AHL. During that time, he played a trio of games with Rochester and will return to Buffalo in time for Tuesday's home clash with the Islanders. Across 38 games with the Sabres this season, the 27-year-old bluliner has six points, 22 shots on net and 28 blocked shots. Metsa will likely serve as a depth defenseman during the Sabres' push towards securing their first playoff appearance since the 2010-11 season.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Buffalo Sabres are facing a Zach Metsa conundrum as NHL playoffs near Questions continue to linger about the Sabres' best defensive options as Buffalo prepares to skate in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first...

MARCH 30 • SABRENOISE.COM

Buffalo Sabres blueline logjam forces Zach Metsa back down to the AHL On Thursday, the Buffalo Sabres made a roster move that no one probably saw coming as they sent defenseman Zach Metsa down to the AHL and th...

MARCH 27 • SABRENOISE.COM

Returned to minors Metsa was reassigned to AHL Rochester on Thursday.

Impact With Conor Timmins back from injury, Metsa was going to face an uphill battle for ice time on the crowded Sabres' blue line. Instead, he'll head back to the minors, where he should be able to log big minutes, including some power-play opportunities. In his 38 games with the Sabres this season, the Wisconsin native has notched two goals, four assists and 22 shots while averaging a mere 10:19 of ice time.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

"Focus Is To Continue To Get Better" | Lindy Ruff Ahead Of Matchup With Sharks | Buffalo Sabres

MARCH 20 • YOUTUBE

Zach Metsa just proved he belongs in the Buffalo Sabres lineup for good The Buffalo Sabres have been going through a lot of changes over the past week regarding their blueline. The coaching staff has been trying...

MARCH 15 • SABRENOISE.COM

Up from AHL Metsa was recalled from AHL Rochester on Friday.

Impact Metsa was briefly sent to the minors to maintain his eligibility for the AHL playoffs. He has two goals and four points in 31 outings with Buffalo in 2025-26.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped to AHL Metsa was loaned to AHL Rochester on Friday.

Impact Metsa has two goals, four points, 17 shots on net and 20 blocked shots in 31 NHL appearances this season. Buffalo bolstered its blue line ahead of the trade deadline by acquiring Logan Stanley and Luke Schenn from Winnipeg on Thursday. However, Metsa could get another look at the NHL level at some point before the end of the 2025-26 regular season.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Goal chases Vasilevskiy from net Metsa tallied a goal and an assist in a 6-2 win over the Lightning on Saturday.

Impact Metsa will remember his goal for a long time. He intercepted a clearing attempt and scored on a wrist shot from above hashmarks to push the score to 5-0 and chase Andrei Vasilevskiy from the net. He'll probably tell that story to his grandkids for years. It was Metsa's second career goal; his points double his total for this season (29 games).

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

"It's Pretty Cool" | Zach Metsa After First Career Two-Point Night | Buffalo Sabres

MARCH 1 • YOUTUBE

Sabres Score SIX Goals In Win Over Tampa Bay! | Buffalo Sabres Full Game Highlights

MARCH 1 • YOUTUBE

Sabres beat the Lightning 6-2 for their 3rd straight victory

Josh Norris scored twice, Rasmus Dahlin had a goal and two assists and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-2 on Saturday night for their third straight victory

MARCH 1 • Associated Press

Recalled from AHL Metsa has been recalled by the Sabres from AHL Rochester, the team announced Sunday.

Impact Metsa is in the midst of a season in which he's spent a good chunk of time in both the NHL and the AHL. He's played 26 games with the Sabres, most of them coming in a two-month stint that ended earlier this month, and 16 with AHL Rochester. The 27-year-old has played well in the AHL, registering 15 points (two goals, 13 assists) in 16 games, earning himself another call-up to the big club.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Drops to AHL Metsa was reassigned to AHL Rochester on Thursday.

Impact Metsa will return to the AHL after a two-month stint in the NHL. He logged two points in 22 outings during that span, though he was a healthy scratch Thursday versus the Penguins. Metsa could return to the Sabres as a depth defenseman ahead of the team's Feb. 25 game versus the Devils.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Pots first career NHL goal Metsa scored the game-winning goal in Tuesday's 5-3 victory over the Canucks.

Impact The 27-year-old rookie pounced on a loose puck and gave the Sabres a 4-0 lead early in the third period, a goal that wound up being the GWG after the Canucks staged a late rally. It was Metsa's first career NHL point in his 12th game, and he should continue to fill a bottom-pairing role while Conor Timmins (leg) and Michael Kesselring (lower body) remain on the shelf.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

"I'm One Of The Excited Guys Too" | Lindy Ruff After 5-3 Win Over Vancouver | Buffalo Sabres

JANUARY 7 • YOUTUBE

"It's Pretty Special" | Zach Metsa After First NHL Goal In Win Over Canucks | Buffalo Sabres

JANUARY 7 • YOUTUBE

Canucks vs. Sabres | NHL Highlights | January 06, 2026

JANUARY 7 • YOUTUBE

Tuch has goal and assist as Sabres beat Canucks 5-3 for 11th win in 12 games

Alex Tuch had a goal and an assist, and the Buffalo Sabres held on to beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-3 for their 11th win in 12 games

JANUARY 7 • Associated Press

Brought up from AHL Metsa was recalled from AHL Rochester on Sunday, Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News reports.

Impact The Sabres assigned Noah Ostlund to the minors in a corresponding move. Metsa's recall provides Buffalo with a sixth defenseman ahead of Monday's road game against Calgary, but it's unclear if he will get a chance to play.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down Monday Metsa was sent to AHL Rochester on Monday, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.

Impact Metsa was called up by the Sabres in mid-November, but he didn't appear in any games during his two-week stint in the NHL. He'll head back to the minors since Josh Norris (upper body) will return from injured reserve Monday against Winnipeg. Metsa should have a chance to see more consistent playing time with Rochester.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins NHL club Metsa was called up from AHL Rochester on Monday, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.

Impact Metsa spent the last few weeks in the minors, but he was on the ice for morning skate ahead of Monday's matchup against the Oilers, signaling that he's rejoined the NHL club. Metsa made four appearances for the Sabres earlier in the year, and he recorded no points, two blocked shots, a hit, a plus-3 rating and two PIM while averaging 8:49 of ice time.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs three assists in AHL win Metsa logged three assists in AHL Rochester's 5-3 win over Bridgeport on Saturday.

Impact Metsa is up to two goals and eight assists during his six-game point streak. The 27-year-old made his NHL debut earlier this season, logging four appearances while the Sabres were short on the blue line. He's continued to dominate on offense since his return to the AHL, and he could be in line for another call-up should the Sabres need extra defensive depth.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Loaned to AHL affiliate Metsa was assigned to AHL Rochester on Monday.

Impact During his first taste of NHL action, Metsa didn't earn a point in four appearances with Buffalo while contributing one shot on goal, two blocked shots, one hit and a plus-3 rating. His return to the minors opens a potential roster spot for the Sabres to activate Michael Kesselring (lower body) from injured reserve ahead of Tuesday's game against Columbus.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Sabres beat the Lightning 6-2 for their 3rd straight victory

Tuch has goal and assist as Sabres beat Canucks 5-3 for 11th win in 12 games