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Sabres demote Dennis Gilbert ahead of game against Blackhawks

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 10:45 PM

Last updated Oct 2, 2026

Sabres demote Dennis Gilbert ahead of game against Blackhawks

Summary

The Buffalo Sabres have demoted defenseman Dennis Gilbert to the AHL’s Rochester Americans following a 6-3 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets in their season opener. Gilbert’s demotion comes just one day after he was called up and did not play in the loss. Having previously signed a one-year contract worth $850,000, Gilbert will aim to earn another call-up with steady performance in the AHL. The Sabres are set to face the Chicago Blackhawks in their next game on Saturday.

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By the Numbers

•Sabres lost 6-3 to the Blue Jackets in season opener.
•Dennis Gilbert was demoted after serving as a healthy scratch.
•He signed a one-year contract with the Sabres this offseason.
•Gilbert played 25 games for Buffalo in the 2024-25 season.
•Sabres face the Blackhawks on Saturday.

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On Thursday, the Buffalo Sabres kicked off their 2026-27 season with an ugly 6-3 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets.Now, the Sabres will be aiming to bounce back by picking up a victory against the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday.As the Sabres prepare for their game against Chicago, they have announced a roster move involving one […] The post Buffalo Sabres Quickly Demote 29-Year-Old Defender Before Blackhawks Game appeared first on HEAVY.
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