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"We Wanted to be Physical" | Dennis Gilbert After Win Over Ottawa

NOVEMBER 6 • YOUTUBE

Awaiting opportunities Gilbert has played in just one of the Sabres' first 11 games.

Impact Gilbert, a Buffalo native, played at home Oct. 12 versus the Panthers, logging three hits and a blocked shot in 4:49 of ice time. While not much has gone well for the Sabres at 4-6-1, they have a pretty firmly set top-four on defense, and that group has enjoyed good health early on. Gilbert could get the occasional look over Matias Samuelsson or Connor Clifton, but it's unlikely he'll see steady playing time this season.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Agrees to one-year contract Gilbert signed a one-year, $825,000 contract with the Sabres on Monday.

Impact Gilbert had a goal, seven points, 59 hits and 49 blocks in 34 appearances with the Flames in 2023-24. The 27-year-old has a real shot of making the Sabres' roster out of training camp, but even if Gilbert makes the team, he probably won't play much for Buffalo.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Ends season out of lineup Gilbert was scratched for 20 of the Flames' final 23 games this season.

Impact Gilbert had a career year with seven points in 34 contests, but his playing time was sparse after the All-Star break. The physical defenseman is a pending unrestricted free agent and will likely have to settle for a two-way contract in 2024-25 after playing on a one-way deal the last two seasons.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

No playing time since deadline Gilbert hasn't played in the Flames' last 10 games.

Impact While the Flames dealt away Chris Tanev and Noah Hanifin, they also brought in three other defensemen around the trade deadline. Gilbert has been the odd man out with the team carrying eight blueliners, and that may not change unless injuries arise. He has seven points and 58 hits over 33 contests this season.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Stuck in press box Gilbert has played just three times in the Flames' last 13 games.

Impact Gilbert was a regular on the third pairing before suffering a concussion in January. He played three of four games after getting cleared to return, but he's been a scratch for all of February with waiver-claim Brayden Pachal and Oliver Kylington (personal) on the third pairing. Gilbert has seven points, 53 hits, 47 blocked shots and a minus-5 rating through 31 appearances. If the Flames trade Chris Tanev and Noah Hanifin, there may be room for Gilbert and fellow scratch Jordan Oesterle in the lineup down the stretch.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from injury Gilbert returned to action on Saturday night's 3-1 loss to Edmonton.

Impact After missing the last seven games, Gilbert (concussion) returned to the ice on the third-pair with Jordan Oesterle. He played limited time, getting on the ice for 9:49 and producing one blocked shot, two hits and a minus-1 rating.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Returning Saturday Gilbert (concussion) is in the projected lineup and is expected to return to action versus Edmonton on Saturday.

Impact Gilbert missed seven games and is slated to play alongside Jordan Oesterle on the Flames' third pairing. Gilbert has one goal, six assists, 44 hits and 43 blocked shots in 28 contests this season. Gilbert is expected to replace Nick DeSimone on the blue line Saturday.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on injured reserve Gilbert (concussion) was put on injured reserve Wednesday, per Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan.

Impact If the move is retroactive to Jan. 4, which is when Gilbert last played, then he can be activated whenever he's healthy. However, it seems unlikely Calgary would put Gilbert on IR unless he was expected to miss at least the next game, which will take place Thursday against Toronto. The 27-year-old defenseman has a goal, seven points, 44 hits and 43 blocks in 28 outings in 2023-24. Gilbert will likely serve on the third pairing once he's recovered.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing against Arizona Gilbert (concussion) won't be in the lineup Tuesday against Arizona, per Derek Wills of Sportsnet 960 The Fan.

Impact Gilbert will miss his sixth straight contest. He has provided seven points, 22 shots on goal, 43 blocked shots and 44 hits in 28 games this season. With Gilbert still sidelined, Jordan Oesterle will play in Tuesday's matchup.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

In concussion protocol Gilbert, who was previously listed as having an upper-body injury, has been in the concussion protocol. He's making progress and will travel with the Flames for their games in Ariz...

Impact Gilbert has a goal, seven points, 16 PIM, 44 hits and 43 blocks in 28 contests with the Flames in 2023-24. He was last in the lineup Thursday. With Gilbert expected to miss more time, Yan Kuznetsov is projected to remain in the lineup.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Tuesday Gilbert (upper body) is not expected to play Tuesday against Ottawa, per Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan.

Impact Gilbert will miss his third consecutive contest. He has accounted for seven points, 22 shots on goal, 43 blocked shots and 44 hits in 28 games this season. Yan Kuznetsov will suit up in Tuesday's contest instead.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Sunday Gilbert (upper body) won't play Sunday against Chicago, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

Impact Gilbert will miss his second straight contest. He has one goal, seven points, 22 shots on goal, 43 blocked shots and 44 hits in 28 games this season. He will be replaced in the lineup by Jordan Oesterle again.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Gilbert (upper body) won't play Saturday against Philadelphia, per Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan.

Impact Gilbert, who was injured late Thursday's 6-3 win over Nashville, will be replaced in the lineup by Jordan Oesterle. The 27-year-old Gilbert has seven points, 22 shots on goal, 43 blocked shots and 44 hits in 28 games this season.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Flames' Dennis Gilbert Takes A Brutal Fall After A Slew Foot From Predators' Philip Tomasino

JANUARY 5 • YOUTUBE

Hurt late in contest Gilbert (upper body) needed help getting off the ice after his head hit the ice following a slew-foot from Nashville's Philip Tomasino in Thursday's game, Wes Gilbertson of the Cal...

Impact Gilbert was hurt late in the third period, so a clear update on his status is unlikely Thursday. The Flames' next game is Saturday versus the Flyers. Jordan Oesterle would likely enter the lineup if Gilbert is held out, either for concussion protocol or any other reason.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

One of each in win Gilbert scored a goal on three shots, added an assist and blocked two shots in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Flyers.

Impact Gilbert helped out on Mikael Backlund's game-tying goal in the second period before scoring the go-ahead marker in the third. The goal was Gilbert's first since Feb. 11. He received an even-strength promotion to a pairing with Rasmus Andersson for this game, but that's unlikely to have a substantial impact on Gilbert's offense. He's at a career-high seven points with 21 shots on net, 41 hits, 42 blocked shots, 16 PIM and a minus-2 rating through 26 appearances.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Chips in with assist Gilbert managed an assist and four blocked shots in Monday's 3-1 win over the Panthers.

Impact Gilbert has three points over the last seven games. Even with Chris Tanev back from injury, Gilbert stuck in the lineup on the third pairing, while Jordan Oesterle was the scratch on defense Monday. Gilbert has produced five helpers, 16 shots on net, 37 hits, 33 blocked shots, 14 PIM and a minus-3 rating over 22 outings this season. He is expected to continue in a third-pairing role, though he's far from a guarantee to play every game.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Steps up Monday Gilbert logged two assists, four hits, four blocked shots, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 6-5 loss to the Avalanche.

Impact With Chris Tanev (undisclosed) getting hurt on his first shift, Gilbert stepped into a top-four role with 20:26 of ice time. The result was Gilbert's best individual performance of the season despite the Flames' third-period collapse. The 27-year-old doubled his point total to four assists through 18 appearances. He's added 14 shots on net, 31 hits, 24 blocked shots, nine PIM and a minus-4 rating, and he could be in line for a larger role if Tanev misses time.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Snags assist Gilbert notched an assist and blocked two shots in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Stars.

Impact Gilbert earned his second helper of the year, snapping a 10-game point drought that also see him sit out eight contests as a healthy scratch. The 27-year-old could be in line for a short-term bump in playing time after the Flames dealt Nikita Zadorov to the Canucks prior to Thursday's game. Gilbert has added 11 shots on net, 25 hits, 17 blocked shots, nine PIM and a minus-2 rating over 14 appearances. In the long run, Ilya Solovyov or Jeremie Poirier (arm) could bump players like Gilbert and Jordan Oesterle out of the lineup.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets back in lineup Gilbert has played in the Flames' last three games after sitting out eight straight contests as a healthy scratch.

Impact When Jordan Oesterle was waived and Rasmus Andersson was reinstarted from his suspension, Gilbert lost his spot to Nick DeSimone. Over his last three games, Gilbert has three shots on net, seven hits, four blocked shots and five PIM, but he's also taken a minus-2 rating. The 27-year-old is unlikely to see more than a third-pairing role, and with just one assist through 12 outings, he doesn't generate enough offense for much fantasy consideration.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Produces helper in hometown Gilbert recorded an assist, two hits and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Sabres.

Impact Gilbert, a Buffalo native, used his physicality to win a puck battle before passing to Matthew Coronato, who set up Blake Coleman's third-period tally. The 26-year-old Gilbert has played in three of the Flames' four games this year, putting him ahead of Jordan Oesterle on the depth chart. Gilbert has added one shot on goal, five hits and a plus-1 rating in a limited third-pairing role.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

injured Sunday Gilbert (undisclosed) is "okay" after leaving Sunday's preseason game against the Canucks, Wes Gilbertson of the Calgary Sun reports.

Impact Head coach Ryan Huska said that Gilbert won't play Monday against the Kraken and could miss a few days but he seemingly avoided any significant damage. Gilbert dressed in just 23 NHL games last year and is competing for a depth role with the Flames leading into the 2023-24 campaign.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stuck in press box Gilbert hasn't played since the March 3 trade deadline.

Impact Gilbert was surpassed by Troy Stecher on the depth chart in the deal that sent Connor Mackey and Brett Ritchie to Arizona. Despite the Flames' uneven performance over the last three weeks, Gilbert hasn't gotten a chance to play. He has four points, 41 hits, 27 PIM and 20 blocked shots through 18 contests and wouldn't see much more than a third-pairing assignment if he was able to get back in the lineup.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Flames depth defenceman Dennis Gilbert: 'I try to play a loud game' The Flames’ call-up wasn’t the least bit insulted by word that his minor-league bench boss had characterized him as “a bit of a loudmouth.”

FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • WINNIPEGSUN.COM

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