Gilbert Sent Down, Former Sabre Gets Fined, Amerks Update

Sabres demote blueliner after returning from road trip…

The Hockey News

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 9:50 PM

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The Buffalo Sabres reassigned defenseman Dennis Gilbert to the AHL's Rochester Americans.
Gilbert's demotion comes as defensemen Matt Grzelcyk and Conor Timmins potentially near returns from injury.
Former Sabre Nikita Zadorov was fined $5,000 for sucker punching Chicago defenseman Alex Vlasic.

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The Buffalo Sabres have reassigned defenseman Dennis Gilbert to their AHL affiliate, the Rochester Americans, ahead of a four-game homestand. Gilbert recorded two points in five games following his recall after Matt Grzelcyk was placed on injured reserve. The demotion suggests injured defensemen Grzelcyk or Conor Timmins may be nearing a return to the Buffalo lineup.

Elsewhere, former Sabres defenseman Nikita Zadorov received a $5,000 fine for punching Alex Vlasic during Boston's game against Chicago. In the AHL, the Rochester Americans secured a 6-3 victory over Lehigh Valley, led by a goal and two assists from Matthew Peca.

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