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Olen Zellweger out for Sabres' season opener due to concussion

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 1:22 AM

Last updated Oct 2, 2026

Olen Zellweger out for Sabres' season opener due to concussion

Summary

Olen Zellweger will miss the Buffalo Sabres' season opener against the Columbus Blue Jackets due to a concussion sustained in preseason. Head coach Lindy Ruff confirmed Zellweger has not cleared concussion protocol. The Sabres acquired Zellweger from the Anaheim Ducks during the offseason to strengthen their defense after trading away Bowen Byram. There is currently no set date for his return, but he is eligible for activation on Saturday's home opener against the Chicago Blackhawks.

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Status Watch

•Zellweger traded to Sabres from Ducks this offseason.
•He is currently on injured reserve due to a concussion.
•Sabres host Blackhawks in home opener on Saturday.
•Zellweger’s debut date remains uncertain pending recovery.
•Sabres previously lost Bowen Byram in a trade.

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1:22 AMYahoo Sports — When is Olen Zellweger Coming Back? Sabres’ New Defenseman Injury Poorly Timed

What they're saying

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The Buffalo Sabres didn’t bring in a ton of new faces this offseason, but they did trade for Olen Zellweger. It was an exciting move to add the young defenseman from the Anaheim Ducks and help bolster a blue line unit that did lose Bowen Byram in the trade to the Chicago Blackhawks. Zellweger has […] The post When is Olen Zellweger Coming Back? Sabres’ New Defenseman Injury Poorly Timed appeared first on HEAVY.
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