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Sabres Demote Left-Shot Defenseman to AHL Rochester

The Buffalo Sabres picked up a thrilling win on Saturday over the Los Angeles Kings, with a late Tage Thompson goal proving to be the difference. On Sunday, the Sabres made a roster move to mix up their defenseman depth…

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 5:12 PM
Sabres Demote Left-Shot Defenseman to AHL Rochester
Key Things to Know
  • The Buffalo Sabres loaned defenseman Dennis Gilbert to the AHL's Rochester Americans on Sunday.
  • Gilbert recorded one goal and one assist across five NHL games with Buffalo this season.
  • The 6-foot-2 defenseman was a healthy scratch during Buffalo's Saturday victory over the Los Angeles Kings.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Buffalo Sabres have demoted defenseman Dennis Gilbert to the AHL's Rochester Americans, the team announced on Sunday morning. Gilbert was loaned to Rochester following Buffalo's victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday, a game in which he was designated as a healthy scratch.

Gilbert recorded one goal and one assist across five appearances for Buffalo this season while totaling seven hits and two blocked shots. With Louis Crevier and Zach Metsa seeing regular playing time on the blue line, Gilbert was moved to the AHL to adjust roster balance.

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