Sabres’ Olen Zellweger placed on injured reserve; Dennis Gilbert recalled
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The Buffalo Sabres won’t have defenseman Olen Zellweger to start the 2026-27 NHL season, as the 29-year-old was ruled out of Thursday’s season-opening game against the Columbus Blue Jackets .
Zellweger remained absent from practices due to concussion protocol and was officially ruled out Thursday morning. However, the Sabres said he could play in Saturday’s home opener against the Chicago Blackhawks .
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