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Mattias Samuelsson Notches Goal And Assist In Buffalo Sabress Loss To Calgary Flames | Highlights

9 HOURS AGO • YOUTUBE

Ends slump Monday Samuelsson notched an assist and two shots on goal in Monday's 6-4 loss to the Kraken.

Impact Samuelsson snapped a six-game point drought, which also included him missing two contests due to an illness. Don't count on Samuelsson to be a regular on the scoresheet -- he fills a primarily defensive role for the Sabres. The 24-year-old blueliner is at six points, 30 shots on net, 44 hits, 40 blocked shots and a minus-6 rating through 29 appearances.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Good to play Samuelsson (illness) will draw into the lineup Wednesday against Carolina.

Impact Samuelsson missed Buffalo's previous two games due to the illness. He has two goals, five points, 43 hits and 34 blocks in 26 appearances in 2024-25. Samuelsson is projected to skate on the third pairing alongside Connor Clifton in his return.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Wednesday Samuelsson (illness) will be a game-time decision Wednesday versus Carolina, per Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald.

Impact Samuelsson missed Buffalo's previous two games due to the illness. He did practice Monday, but it seems he's still not a sure thing to return. He has two goals, five points, 43 hits and 34 blocks in 26 outings in 2024-25. If Samuelsson is ready to play, then Jacob Bryson might be a healthy scratch.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Practices Monday Samuelsson (illness) was a full participant in Monday's practice, Justin Alpert of the Sabres' official site reports.

Impact Samuelsson should be an option for Wednesday's matchup versus Carolina after missing the last two games, though he could be a healthy scratch. Samuelsson skated on an extra pairing with Dennis Gilbert during Monday's session. The 24-year-old Samuelsson has two goals, five points, 25 shots on net, 34 blocked shots and 43 hits through 26 appearances this season.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to miss out Saturday Samuelsson (illness) didn't practice Friday and isn't expected back against Seattle on Saturday, Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic reports.

Impact Samuelsson will be shelved for his second straight outing due to his illness, one that has also impacted forward Beck Malenstyn. With the 24-year-old Samuelsson once unavailable again Saturday, Jacob Bryson figures to remain on the third pairing while Henri Jokiharju should get an uptick in ice time.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Battling illness Samuelsson is a late scratch for Thursday's tilt against Ottawa because of an illness, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

Impact Samuelsson has two goals, five points, 43 hits and 34 blocks in 26 appearances in 2024-25. Dennis Gilbert is projected to draw back into the lineup due to Samuelsson's absence.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Logs helper in win Samuelsson produced an assist and five hits in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Blues.

Impact Samuelsson has four points over his last seven outings. That's pretty good for a shutdown defenseman, but it's unlikely to be a pace he sustains in the long run. The blueliner has five points, 25 shots on net, 37 hits, 29 blocked shots and a minus-5 rating through 22 contests overall while often serving in a top-four role.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

One of each in loss Samuelsson scored a goal on two shots, dished an assist and blocked two shots in Friday's 6-3 loss to the Maple Leafs.

Impact Samuelsson has three points over five contests since he returned from a lower-body injury. That's better than he usually does on offense -- the 24-year-old is primarily a shutdown defenseman. He has just four points with 24 shots on net, 28 hits, 22 blocked shots and a minus-4 rating through 18 appearances. The Sabres have struggled mightily in recent weeks, but Samuelsson has looked decent since his return, so he should be able to keep a spot in the lineup.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

"We Have To Work Collectively As A Unit" | Mattias Samuelsson After Buffalo Sabres Loss To Toronto

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • YOUTUBE

First point since return Samuelsson notched an assist, two shots on goal and two blocked shots in Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Maple Leafs.

Impact The helper was Samuelsson's first point in three outings since he returned from missing 12 games due to a lower-body issue. He has gotten the chance to play because Rasmus Dahlin (back) is on injured reserve, but Samuelsson could lose playing time once the Sabres' blue line is at full strength. For the year, Samuelsson has two points, 19 shots on net, 26 hits and 18 blocked shots over 16 appearances.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lindy Ruff Confirms Mattias Samuelsson Available To Play Against Rangers | Buffalo Sabres Pregame

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Available versus Rangers Samuelsson (lower body) will be an option against the Rangers on Wednesday after head coach Lindy Ruff told reporters the blueliner was "available to play," per Heather Engel of NH...

Impact Samuelsson will be back in the lineup after missing the last 12 games due to his lower-body injury. In his 13 outings this year, the 24-year-old defenseman registered one goal, 15 shots and 24 hits while averaging just 16:05 of ice time. With Samuelsson back in the lineup, Ryan Johnson is the most likely candidate to be relegated to the press box.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Approaching full health Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff anticipates that Samuelsson (lower body) will return to the lineup Wednesday against the Rangers, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

Impact Samuelsson has missed 12 consecutive games after being slew-footed against the Canadiens on Nov. 11. Henri Jokiharju and Ryan Johnson are candidates to be replaced in the lineup by Samuelsson. The left-shot blueliner produced just one goal over 13 games before getting injured.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rasmus Dahlin Still Out Of Lineup, Jordan Greenway & Mattias Samuelsson "Close" | Lindy Ruff Pregame

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Close to returning Samuelsson (lower body) is getting close to a return, but will require a few more practices before he can return to the lineup, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports Thursday.

Impact Samuelsson has missed the last nine games after he was slew-footed by the Canadiens' Juraj Slafkovsky on Nov. 11. The defenseman has one goal in 13 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starts skating Samuelsson (lower body) resumed skating Friday, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports.

Impact Samuelsson has been out on a week-to-week basis and was placed on injured reserve Nov. 13. It's unclear when he'll be cleared to play, and he's not necessarily guaranteed a spot in the Sabres' lineup once he returns, as he was scratched for three games before suffering his injury Nov. 11.

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on injured reserve Samuelsson (lower body), as expected, was designated for injured reserve Wednesday, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

Impact Considering Samuelsson is expected to be out for weeks, it shouldn't come as a surprise to see him being shifted over to IR. With the open roster spot, the team added James Reimer off waivers and is currently carrying a trio of netminders. For his part, the 24-year-old Samuelsson hasn't offered much offensively this year, tallying just one point in 13 contests.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sabres defenseman Samuelsson out indefinitely with lower-body injury. Thompson, Luukkonen day to day

Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff says defenseman Mattias Samuelsson is out indefinitely with a lower-body injury

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Labeled week-to-week Samuelsson (lower body) is considered week-to-week, the Sabres announced Wednesday.

Impact Samuelsson isn't facing a short-term absence after head coach Lindy Ruff told reporters the blueliner would be out "weeks" according to Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News. Given his timeline, fantasy players can probably expect Samuelsson to be designated for injured reserve in the coming days in order to free up a roster spot. In his stead, look for Dennis Gilbert to see the biggest uptick in opportunities -- though Henri Jokiharju should also be in the mix.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoing evaluation Tuesday Samuelsson, who sustained a lower-body injury in Monday's matchup with Montreal, will be further evaluated Tuesday, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.

Impact Samuelsson was playing in his first game back after being benched by head coach Lindy Ruff for the prior three games when he suffered his lower-body injury. The blueliner's stint in the press box didn't come as a huge surprise considering he has just one point in 13 appearances while also sporting a minus-2 rating. If Samuelsson can't play in Thursday's clash with St. Louis, look for Dennis Gilbert to rejoin the lineup -- though Henri Jokiharju should also be in the mix.

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves Monday's game Samuelsson (lower body) won't return to Monday's game against the Canadiens.

Impact After being a healthy scratch for three straight games, Samuelsson logged 6:49 of ice before getting injured in his return to the lineup. He entered Monday's matchup with one goal, 15 shots on net, 14 blocked shots and 23 hits in 12 appearances. If Samuelsson can't play Thursday, Dennis Gilbert or Henri Jokiharju will suit up versus St. Louis.

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mattias Samuelsson Returns To Sabres Lineup | Buffalo Coach Lindy Ruff Pregame vs Montreal

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Lindy Ruff's 'kick in the butt' has Mattias Samuelsson focused on improving for Sabres Mattias Samuelsson was getting ready for another game at KeyBank Center on Tuesday morning when the defenseman was called into a meeting wit...

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • BUFFALONEWS.COM

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OCTOBER 28, 2024 • YOUTUBE

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Sabres defenseman Samuelsson out indefinitely with lower-body injury. Thompson, Luukkonen day to day