Zemgus Girgensons - NHL News & Rumors

Produces helper in big win Girgensons notched an assist and four blocked shots in Monday's 8-2 win over the Avalanche.

Impact Girgensons' helper was the 100th of his career. The 30-year-old forward has 189 points over 708 appearances, with much of his time in the NHL coming as a bottom-six player. This year, he's produced just the one assist in addition to 29 hits, 22 PIM, 17 shots on net, 13 blocked shots and a minus-2 rating over his first 20 outings with the Lightning after a 10-year tenure with the Sabres. Girgensons has finished between 14 and 19 points in each of the last eight years, but he'll have some work to do to get to that level in 2024-25.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Seeing fourth-line minutes Girgensons has no points through 10 contests this season.

Impact Girgensons has played in all of the Lightning's games, but he has little to show for it. He's picked up 12 shots on net, 11 hits, two blocked shots and five PIM. The 30-year-old forward hasn't even reached the 20-point mark since his 30-point 2014-15 campaign, so even with a steady spot in the lineup, he's not an option for most fantasy managers. He had a career-low 14 points in just 63 outings in 2023-24.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Lands three-year deal Girgensons signed a three-year, $850,000 contract with Tampa Bay on Monday.

Impact Girgensons spent the first 10 years of his career in Buffalo, totaling 188 points and 1,239 hits through 688 games. Last year, he scored 14 points while laying out 141 hits and averaging 11:51 of ice time through 63 games. The veteran forward will provide a bottom-six option for the Lightning.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to return Girgensons (illness) is expected to return to the lineup Tuesday versus Dallas, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

Impact Girgensons should return to a bottom-six role after missing one game due to an illness. He's collected 13 points and 140 hits through 59 contests this season.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Sunday Girgensons (illness) won't play Sunday against Detroit, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

Impact Girgensons has eight goals, 13 points, 72 shots on net and 140 hits in 59 appearances this season. He will be replaced in the lineup by Jordan Greenway (upper body), who is ready to return from a two-game absence.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Provides pair of helpers Girgensons notched two assists, three hits, two blocked shots, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 6-2 win over the Kraken.

Impact Girgensons earned his first multi-point effort of the season by assisting on goals from Tage Thompson and Alex Tuch in the first period. In recent games, Girgensons has held down a top-line role at even strength. It's paying off -- he has six points over nine outings in March, accounting for half of his offense through 51 contests overall. The 30-year-old forward has added 63 shots on net, 118 hits, 21 PIM and a plus-5 rating.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to go Tuesday Girgensons (upper body) has been given the green light to play versus Dallas on Tuesday, Joe Yerdon of Bleacher Report reports.

Impact Girgensons has logged just 31 games this season due to injury, limiting him to just four goals and zero assists while averaging a career-worst 11:56 of ice time. The 30-year-old Latvian will slot into a fourth-line role with Jack Quinn (lower body) facing an extended stint on the shelf.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Is day-to-day Girgensons, who suffered an upper-body injury Wednesday, is considered day-to-day, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports Friday.

Impact Girgensons has four goals, 13 PIM, 54 hits and 18 blocks in 31 contests this season. Zach Benson might draw back into the lineup if Girgensons can't play Saturday versus San Jose.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Sustains upper-body injury Girgensons (upper body) won't return to Wednesday's game versus the Kings.

Impact Girgensons was injured in the first period, logging just 1:01 of ice time. If he can't play Saturday versus the Sharks, Zach Benson or Victor Olofsson could enter the lineup in a bottom-six role.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Luukkonen stops 40 shots, Girgensons scores go-ahead goal late, Sabres beat Penguins 3-1

Zemgus Girgensons jammed a loose puck by Tristan Jarry late in the third period and Rasmus Dahlin added an empty netter to lift the Buffalo Sabres past the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-1

JANUARY 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Removed from IR Girgensons (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Sunday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Girgensons, who hasn't played since Nov. 24, appears to be available to return to the lineup Sunday against Ottawa. He has chipped in two goals, 27 shots on net and 31 hits in 20 outings this seaosn.

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Off injured reserve Girgensons (lower body) was activated off injured reserve Friday, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports, which sets the stage for him to play Saturday versus Columbus.

Impact Girgensons, who was last in the lineup Nov. 24, has two goals, 31 hits and 11 blocks in 20 games this season. His return might result in Victor Olofsson serving as a healthy scratch Saturday.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Might play Saturday Girgensons (lower body) could be available against the Blue Jackets on Saturday with coach Don Granato telling reporters there was a "good chance" the center will play, per Lance L...

Impact Girgensons has missed the last 16 games due to his lower-body injury but looks poised to return versus Columbus. Prior to his absence, the veteran center was stuck in a 13-game pointless streak during which he recorded just 19 shots. As such, fantasy players probably shouldn't be expecting him to start producing at a high level.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

"He Looks Ready" | Buffalo Sabres Head Coach Don Granato On Zemgus Girgensons, Bruins Game

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Still out Wednesday Girgensons (lower body) will not be in the lineup against Boston on Wednesday, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

Impact Girgensons was reportedly close to getting into the lineup before the Christmas break, so it shouldn't be too long before the Latvian center is cleared to play. Even once the 29-year-old Girgensons is given the green light, he figures to slot into a bottom-six role and will be hard-pressed to get over the 20-point mark after missing that threshold in each of the last seven seasons.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing return to lineup Girgensons (lower body) may still be available before the upcoming Christmas break, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports Tuesday.

Impact Girgensons won't be an option versus Columbus on Tuesday but at least seems to be trending in the right direction. With Jeff Skinner (upper body) also close to returning, Girgensons could struggle to secure a spot in the lineup, especially with youngster Jack Quinn (Achilles) cleared to play.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Designated week-to-week Girgensons (lower body) is considered week-to-week, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports.

Impact Girgensons went on injured reserve Saturday after suffering the injury Friday versus the Penguins. The 29-year-old's current status suggests he is unlikely to be available when first eligible to return this Saturday. Isak Rosen has gotten a look in the lineup with Girgensons out of action.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes on injured reserve Girgensons was placed on injured reserve Saturday after suffering a lower-body injury Friday versus the Penguins, according to Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.

Impact Girgensons left the game close to the midway mark of the second period and did not return. Girgensons has two goals and 31 hits in 20 games. He is eligible to return to action Dec. 2 versus Carolina.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits Friday's contest Girgensons (lower body) will not return to Friday's game against the Penguins.

Impact Girgensons recorded one shot on goal in 6:35 of ice time before leaving the game Friday. He has just two goals through 20 games this season. An update on his status should be available before Saturday's tilt with the Devils.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win Girgensons scored a goal on two shots in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win over Tampa Bay.

Impact Girgensons opened the scoring midway through the first period, beating Jonas Johansson with a wrist shot to give the Sabres a 1-0 lead. The 29-year-old forward re-signed with Buffalo in the offseason after posting 10 goals, 18 points and 96 hits in 80 games last season. While his offensive potential is limited, Girgensons should see regular work in a bottom-six role.

OCTOBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

"We're Getting Better Every Game" | Zemgus Girgensons After Buffalo Sabres Overtime Win

OCTOBER 18, 2023 • YOUTUBE

What do Zemgus Girgensons, Lukas Rousek signings mean for Sabres offseason plans? The Sabres roster is now close to full after the pair of signings, leaving the club in interesting spot heading into the offseason.

JUNE 21, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Sabres F Zemgus Girgensons signs 1-year contract Buffalo Sabres forward Zemgus Girgensons signed a one-year contract worth $2.5 million on Tuesday.

JUNE 20, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Girgensons gets a 1-year, $2.5 million contract to return to the Sabres for a 10th season

Checking-line forward Zemgus Girgensons is returning to the Buffalo Sabres for a 10th season after signing a one-year, $2.5 million contract

JUNE 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sabres Sign Zemgus Girgensons to One-Year Extension The Buffalo Sabres have signed forward Zemgus Girgensons to a one-year contract extension.

JUNE 20, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

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Luukkonen stops 40 shots, Girgensons scores go-ahead goal late, Sabres beat Penguins 3-1

Girgensons gets a 1-year, $2.5 million contract to return to the Sabres for a 10th season