ZACH BENSON NEWS

Lands on injured reserve Benson (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Friday, Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News reports.

Impact Benson reportedly sustained the injury late in Thursday's contest versus the Bruins, and it will now cost him a week of action. The 20-year-old has been in a top-six role with power-play time this season, so it will be a big hole for the Sabres to fill. Isak Rosen was called up from AHL Rochester in a corresponding move.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Slafkovsky scores in the 3rd period as the Canadiens beat the Sabres 4-2

Lane Hutson, Juraj Slafkovsky and Jake Evans scored in the third period, helping the Montreal Canadiens beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-2

OCTOBER 21 • Associated Press

Four-point night in season debut Benson piled up four assists, one on the power play and one shorthanded, in Wednesday's 8-4 win over the Senators.

Impact The 20-year-old winger missed the first three games of the season after taking a puck off the face in practice last Wednesday, but Benson more than made up for lost time once he was allowed back on the ice. He slotted in on the top power-play unit -- only Tage Thompson saw more ice time with the man advantage among Buffalo skaters -- and handled a top-six role at even strength, assignments that should lead the 13th overall pick in the 2023 Draft to a breakout campaign.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Zach Benson showed against the Senators why he is the Sabres' X-factor this season It was clear through the first three games that the Buffalo Sabres were missing something. The problem was that there was a lot wrong, and a...

OCTOBER 16 • SABRENOISE.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 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Set to play Wednesday Benson (face) is expected to be in the lineup versus the Senators on Wednesday, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports.

Impact Benson was working on both the first lien and the No. 1 power-play unit at Tuesday's practice session, a good indication he's ready to suit up against Ottawa. With Benson back in the lineup, Jiri Kulich looks set to serve as a healthy scratch. For his part, Benson just missed the 30-point threshold last year, generating 10 goals and 18 assists in 75 regular-season contests.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Not expected to play Benson (face) isn't expected to play against Colorado on Monday.

Impact Benson will miss his third straight game after taking a puck to the face during Wednesday's practice. However, he skated on his own Sunday and should participate in Tuesday's session. He produced 10 goals, 28 points and 120 shots on net across 75 appearances during the 2024-25 regular season.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Adversity Already Striking Sabres And Star Center Norris The Buffalo Sabres are just one game into the 2025-26 regular season, and already the adversity is starting to pile up. After being without...

OCTOBER 11 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Not playing Saturday Benson (face) has been ruled out of Saturday's road tilt in Boston.

Impact Benson suffered a facial cut that required a stay at the hosptal. The 20-year-old was selected 13th overall in 2023 and is seen as a rising star with the Sabres. He had 10 goals and 18 assists across 75 regular-season appearances in 2024-25. He could return as early as Monday when Colorado comes to town.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

In hospital for facial cut Benson did not play Thursday versus the Rangers because of a cut on his face that required hospitalization, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.

Impact Benson took a puck off the face in practice and appears to have sustained a more serious injury from the situation. This casts doubt on his availability for Saturday's game in Boston -- as of head coach Lindy Ruff's postgame comments Thursday, Benson was not yet out of the hospital.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Shesterkin stops 37 shots, Sullivan gets 1st win as Rangers' coach in 4-0 victory over Sabres

Igor Shesterkin stopped 37 shots and Alex Lafreniere’s first-period goal stood up as the winner in the New York Rangers’ 4-0 victory over the Sabres in Buffalo’s season-opener

OCTOBER 10 • Associated Press

Not in action Thursday Benson (undisclosed) won't suit up versus the Rangers on Thursday.

Impact Benson will have to miss at least one game while he recovers from a minor injury. The 20-year-old is slated to be a top-six option once he's healthy. His next chance to play is Saturday in Boston.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Sabres Hampered By Injuries To Start Season Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff put through his regular season roster through their paces at practice on Monday morning. The news was p...

OCTOBER 7 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Still out Friday Benson (undisclosed) will not be available against the Penguins on Friday, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.

Impact Benson's injury was deemed minor by head coach Lindy Ruff on Wednesday, but it is still a situation worth monitoring for fantasy players now that Benson is sitting out the preseason finale. If the winger is healthy for Opening Night against the Rangers on Thursday, he should slot into a top-six role for the Sabres, likely playing with Josh Norris and Tage Thompson.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with minor ailment Head coach Lindy Ruff said Wednesday that Benson is dealing with a "little bit of an ailment" but downplayed the severity of the issue, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 report...

Impact Benson isn't on the roster for Wednesday's preseason game against the Penguins, and his absence is apparently due to a minor injury. While the exact nature of his ailment isn't yet known, he should tentatively be considered day-to-day with just over a week remaining before the Sabres' Opening Night matchup against the Rangers on Oct. 9. It's not yet clear whether he'll be able to suit up in Friday's preseason finale against Pittsburgh, but it seems possible that he'll at least be back in action once regular-season play begins.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Buffalo Sabres fans should be excited about everything from this Rasmus Dahlin goal The Buffalo Sabres certainly have questions about their top forward line entering the season. Right now, the plan looks to be Zach Benson an...

SEPTEMBER 27 • SABRENOISE.COM