| Pos | Role | Name |
| C | 1 | Jack Eichel  ActiveJack Eichel is on a three-game point streak. Eichel scored a goal in Buffalo's 5-4 overtime win against Boston on Saturday. The Sabres overall have been a disappointment this season, but Eichel has been an exception to that with four goals and 11 points in nine contests. Buffalo inked him to an eight-year, $80 million contract that won't begin until 2018-19 and there's a good chance that he's going to live up to that big contract. Oct 22 |
| 2 | Ryan O'Reilly ActiveRyan O'Reilly scored the game-winning goal in Buffalo's 5-4 overtime win over the Boston Bruins on Saturday night. The Sabres overcame a three-goal deficit in this one, as they were down 3-0 and 4-1 in the second period. O'Reilly stole the puck behind the Bruins net before cutting to the front of the goal and beating Boston's Anton Khudobin in the extra frame. The Sabres forward also helped set up Jason Pominville's second-period goal. O'Reilly is now riding a four-game point streak. He has three goals and four assists in nine games this season. Oct 21 |
| 3 | Johan Larsson ActiveJohan Larsson picked up his first two points of the season in Sunday's 3-1 win in Anaheim. Larsson, who notched 11 points in 36 games last season, set up Justin Bailey to open the scoring and then sealed the victory with a late goal. Larsson now has two points through six games. Oct 16 |
| 4 | Jacob Josefson  SidelinedIt seems Jacob Josefson's lower-body injury is an issue with his right foot or ankle. That's based on the fact that Josefson was seen wearing a walking boot on Thursday. He was injured on Sunday when he was checked into the end boards. Sabres coach Phil Housley said Josefson is week-to-week. Oct 19 |
| 5 | Evan Rodrigues  I.L.Evan Rodrigues has a hand injury and a timetable for his return is unclear. The severity of the injury has not been determined yet. Rodrigues was hit hard by Toronto defender Andreas Borgman on Friday night. He didn't take part in Monday's practice. Sep 25 |
| LW | 1 | Evander Kane ActiveEvander Kane found the back of the net in Buffalo's 5-4 overtime win on Saturday. Kane is up to six goals and 11 points in nine games this season. He's frustrated fantasy owners in the past by not living up to his potential, but the 2017-18 campaign might be a different beast. It probably doesn't hurt that this is his contract season and on top of that he's been getting playing time with Jack Eichel. Oct 22 |
| 2 | Zemgus Girgensons SidelinedZemgus Girgensons (lower body) didn't participate in Thursday's practice. Girgensons left Tuesday's game after being struck by a shot. The Sabres consider him day-to-day, but he'll be reevaluated on Friday. Oct 19 |
| 3 | Benoit Pouliot ActiveBenoit Pouliot practiced on Sunday with Ryan O'Reilly and Kyle Okposo. Pouliot was skating as a bottom-six winger for most of training camp previously. The change bumped Zemgus Girgensons to the third unit alongside Sam Reinhart and Jason Pominville. Oct 2 |
| 4 | Matt Moulson ActiveMatt Moulson was made a healthy scratch for the second time in four games this year on Thursday night. Moulson has no points, a minus-3 rating and two shots in two appearances this campaign. Oct 13 |
| RW | 1 | Kyle Okposo ActiveSabres head coach Phil Housley benched Kyle Okposo during Friday night's game against the Canucks. Okposo got just 11 seconds of ice time during the final 12:23 of the second period and he got just a single shift in the third frame. "I've just got to play better. Plain and simple," said Okposo. "I haven't really liked my game up to this point. I seem to be thinking a lot. I've just got to settle down and make some plays. I've played in this league a long time. I know I can do it. I can make some plays, and I've got to go out there and prove it." He has no goals, one assist and a minus-7 rating in six games this season. Oct 21 |
| 2 | Sam Reinhart ActiveSam Reinhart has been credited with his first goal of the season following a scoring change by the NHL. Reinhart was credited with the game-winning goal from Sunday's 3-1 victory in Anaheim and Benoit Pouliot, who initially had the marker, was given the lone assist. It was Reinhart's first point in six matches this season. Oct 17 |
| 3 | Jason Pominville ActiveJason Pominville has been given an extra assist after a league review. Pominville was given a helper on a goal by Zemgus Girgensons in Buffalo's 4-2 loss to Los Angeles on Saturday. He also had an assist on Jack Eichel's second tally of the year in that contest. Pominville has four goals and seven points through six outings this campaign. Oct 17 |
| 4 | Justin Bailey ActiveJustin Bailey found the back of the net in Sunday's 3-1 win over Anaheim. Bailey scored early in the first period to open the scoring. He made his season debut with the Sabres after being called up from the minors. Bailey finished the match with three shots in 9:39 of ice time. Oct 16 |
| 5 | Seth Griffith ActiveSeth Griffith earned an assist in his Buffalo debut Thursday night. Griffith had the lone helper on a power-play goal by Jason Pominville in a 3-2 shootout loss to Montreal in the Sabres' 2017-18 opener. Griffith played alongside Sam Reinhart and Zemgus Girgensons at even strength. Oct 6 |
| 6 | Jordan Nolan ActiveJordan Nolan picked up an assist in Friday's 3-1 preseason loss to the New York Islanders. Nolan was picked up on waivers from the Kings earlier this week, and this was his first game with his new team. The 28-year-old had four goals, four assists and 44 penalty minutes in 46 games with Los Angeles in 2016-17. Sep 30 |
| D | 1 | Rasmus Ristolainen ActiveRasmus Ristolainen has chipped in three assists and has a minus-5 rating in seven games this season. "I've just got to get better," Ristolainen said Thursday. "That's it. I don't think I find one area that's been good all the time, but it's just all-around. I've got to just be better everywhere." Coach Phil Housley likes the defenseman's compete level, but he would like to see him make "more puck decisions, doing things a little faster, getting back harder on the breakout, working for his partner a little bit better, getting shots off quicker in the offensive zone." Oct 20 |
| 2 | Zach Bogosian I.L.Zach Bogosian (lower body) is regarded as week-to-week, per Sabres coach Phil Housley. Bogosian was moved to the injured reserve list earlier this week. He hasn't played yet in the 2017-18 campaign. Oct 19 |
| 3 | Nathan Beaulieu SidelinedNathan Beaulieu suffered an upper-body injury in Friday night's loss to the Vancouver Canucks. He had no points, a minus-1 rating and one shot on goal in 11:27 of action before getting hurt. After the game, head coach Phil Housley said that Beaulieu is considered day-to-day. Oct 21 |
| 4 | Jake McCabe ActiveJake McCabe was available to play Thursday in Buffalo's season opener. McCabe had been out with an upper-body injury at training camp. He notched one hit and three blocks in the Sabres' 3-2 OT loss to Montreal. Oct 6 |
| 5 | Marco Scandella ActiveMarco Scandella hasn't seen any preseason action, but he did take part in the morning skate Wednesday. "We're still cautious on that," said coach Phil Housley Wednesday referring to Scandella seeing game action. "He's making progress every day. He feels good. We just don't want to get ahead of ourselves. Would I like to see him play tonight? Definitely. But I just think he needs to be careful and monitor it. But I can say that he's making improvement every day." Buffalo plays again on Friday before opening the regular season next Thursday versus Montreal. Sep 28 |
| 6 | Josh Gorges SidelinedJosh Gorges is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. Gorges missed Thursday's practice as a result. He has no points and a plus-one rating in four games this season. Oct 19 |
| 7 | Victor Antipin ActiveVictor Antipin was a healthy scratch on Thursday against San Jose. He has no points and a minus-4 rating in three games this season. Josh Gorges replaced Antipin in the lineup and played his first match of 2017-18 "He does a terrific job using his feet," coach Phil Housley said of Antipin. "I didn't see it as much in the second and third game. He's got to use that mobility to his advantage, take charge and want the puck." Oct 13 |
| 8 | Taylor Fedun ActiveTaylor Fedun will be a healthy scratch in Friday's game against the Vancouver Canucks. Fedun was recalled from the minors earlier in the day, but he won't suit up tonight. The 29-year-old has one assist in three games this season. He won't have any fantasy value at any point this season. Oct 20 |
| 9 | Matt Tennyson ActiveThe Sabres have signed Matt Tennyson to a two-year deal. Tennyson toiled on the Hurricanes' blueline last season posting a modest five points in 37 games. He will battle for a job on the Sabres' third defense pairing but we're betting he plays most of the season in Rochester of the AHL. Jul 1 |
| G | 1 | Robin Lehner ActiveRobin Lehner stopped 27 of 31 shots in Saturday's 5-4 overtime win over the Boston Bruins. The Bruins scored four goals on Lehner in the first 31:22 of the game. The Sabres trailed as much as 3-0 and 4-1 in the middle frame, but they managed to battle back. The victory was Lehner's first of the season. He now owns a 1-3-1 record with a 3.29 goals-against-average and a .894 save percentage this season. He's more of a second or third goalie in standard fantasy leagues. Oct 21 |
| 2 | Chad Johnson ActiveChad Johnson allowed three goals on 40 shots in Friday’s 4-2 loss to the Vancouver Canucks. The Sabres were up 2-1 going into the second period, but they were unable to hold on to that lead. Johnson has dropped back-to-back games and he’s allowed eight goals in those two outings. The Sabres goalie has a 1-2-1 record with a 3.84 goals-against-average and a .881 save percentage. Oct 20 |