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Sabres Face Roster Challenges as Playoff Drought Continues

10/6/2025

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The Buffalo Sabres are finalizing their roster for the 2025-26 season amid injury challenges.
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and Michael Kesselring are out week-to-week, reducing depth.
The team must trim from 28 to 23 players by Monday, with potential moves involving injured players.
Alex Lyon could take a larger role as Luukkonen heals, and the team is considering keeping eight defensemen, which could limit forward spots.
The Sabres aim to end a 14-year playoff drought, and eight-defenseman plans may affect forwards.

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Story summary

The Buffalo Sabres are finalizing their roster for the 2025-26 season amid injury challenges.
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and Michael Kesselring are out week-to-week, reducing depth.
The team must trim from 28 to 23 players by Monday, with potential moves involving injured players.
Alex Lyon could take a larger role as Luukkonen heals, and the team is considering keeping eight defensemen, which could limit forward spots.
The Sabres aim to end a 14-year playoff drought, and eight-defenseman plans may affect forwards.