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Buffalo Sabres Announce Jersey Changes Ahead of 2025 Season

9/5/2025

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The Buffalo Sabres announced jersey number changes for the 2025-26 season, with Zach Benson moving from No. 9 to No. 6.
Josh Norris will switch from No. 13 to No. 9 after offering the number to Benson.
Norris, who missed most of last season due to injury, scored 35 goals in 66 games in 2021-22.
Other new assignments include Michael Kesselring (No. 8), Justin Danforth (No. 15), and Josh Doan (No. 91).
The Sabres aim to end a 14-year playoff drought, depending on Norris's health and performance.

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The Buffalo Sabres announced jersey number changes for the 2025-26 season, with Zach Benson moving from No. 9 to No. 6.
Josh Norris will switch from No. 13 to No. 9 after offering the number to Benson.
Norris, who missed most of last season due to injury, scored 35 goals in 66 games in 2021-22.
Other new assignments include Michael Kesselring (No. 8), Justin Danforth (No. 15), and Josh Doan (No. 91).
The Sabres aim to end a 14-year playoff drought, depending on Norris's health and performance.