Injuries and transactions | Norris (illness, soreness) scratched, Ellis in concussion protocol

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Dec. 10 – Sabres sign Kuntar to 1-year, 2-way deal

The Sabres signed forward and Buffalo native Trevor Kuntar to a one-year, two-way contract, effective for the remainder of this season. Kuntar was previously on an AHL deal with Rochester, where he’s tied for the team lead with nine goals.

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Dec. 9 – Ellis enters concussion protocol

Goaltender Colten Ellis started Tuesday’s game in Edmonton but exited after 19 minutes due to a high hit from Oilers forward David Tomasek. Coach Lindy Ruff confirmed postgame that Ellis had entered concussion protocol.

Alex Lyon entered in relief and made 21 saves in the Sabres' overtime win.

Dec. 9 – Norris (illness, soreness) scratched from Tuesday's lineup

Josh Norris was scratched after warmups on Tuesday due to what coach Lindy Ruff described as a combination of "illness and soreness." Ruff said the soreness was related to a tweak that occurred in warmups but unrelated to the upper-body injury that Norris kept Norris out for nearly two months after opening night.

Dec. 9 – Rosen recalled from Rochester, Zucker placed on IR

The Sabres recalled forward Isak Rosen from the Rochester Americans (AHL) before Tuesday’s game against Edmonton. He fills the roster spot of Jason Zucker, who was placed on injured reserve with upper- and lower-body injuries sustained Monday at Calgary.

“I’m going to say week to week right now," coach Lindy Ruff said of Zucker. "It looks that significant.”

Rosen has seven points (3+4) in 10 games for Buffalo this season. Since returning to Rochester on Nov. 23, he’s collected seven points (4+3) in five games. His 19 points this season rank third on the Amerks.

“He gained a lot of confidence from playing here that he went down with – a renewed feeling that, when he does come here, he can help us,” Ruff said.

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Injury report

Jason Zucker, F (upper and lower body) – Out since Dec. 8

Zucker sustained multiple injuries during the Dec. 8 game in Calgary and was placed on injured reserve the next day. He's week to week, coach Lindy Ruff said Dec. 9. - Last updated Dec. 9

Michael Kesselring, D (lower body) – Out since Nov. 15

Kesselring exited the Nov. 15 game in Detroit and was placed on injured reserve. Coach Lindy Ruff said his absence will be "on the longer side – weeks." He resumed skating on his own at the end of November. - Last updated Dec. 1

Jiri Kulich, F (blood clot) – Out since Nov. 1

Kulich missed the team’s game on Nov. 1 due to an issue related to fluid in his ears. Coach Lindy Ruff announced on Nov. 10 that the issue was discovered to be related to a blood clot and that it would cause the forward to miss “significant time.” Asked that day whether he expected Kulich to play again this season, Ruff said, “Yes, [but] that really depends on how things go here in the next three or four weeks.” - Last updated Nov. 10

Justin Danforth, F (lower body) – Out since Oct. 15

Danforth exited the Oct. 15 win with a lower-body injury after blocking a shot. He's expected to miss more than a month, coach Lindy Ruff said. - Last updated Oct. 17