# Buffalo Sabres player injury updates

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/buffalo-sabres-player-injury-updates
> Updated: 2026-09-23T02:58:23.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

The Buffalo Sabres are managing several player injuries ahead of the upcoming regular season.

Initially, reports indicated that forward Jason Zucker would likely miss the first two weeks of the season due to offseason sports hernia surgery. Defenseman Louis Crevier was also recovering from shoulder surgery, though management expected him to be ready for the October 1 opener. Center Justin Danforth was expected to participate in training camp following a procedure for cartilage issues.

Subsequent preseason developments added to the team's defensive setbacks. Following a preseason game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Mattias Samuelsson was sidelined week-to-week with a lower-body injury, and Olen Zellweger entered concussion protocol. These injuries may necessitate adjustments to the team's defensive pairings before the season begins.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-23: Buffalo Sabres defensemen Samuelsson and Zellweger sidelined by injuries

The Buffalo Sabres' defense faces uncertainty after Mattias Samuelsson (week-to-week, lower-body) and Olen Zellweger (concussion protocol) were injured during a preseason win against Columbus.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/buffalo-sabres-defensemen-zellweger-and-samuelsson-injured-in-preseason-win

### 2026-09-16: Buffalo Sabres forward Jason Zucker expected to miss start of season

Buffalo Sabres forward Jason Zucker may miss the first two weeks of the season due to sports hernia surgery. Defenseman Louis Crevier is also recovering from shoulder surgery.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/buffalo-sabres-forward-jason-zucker-expected-to-miss-start-of-season

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