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Sabres' Zellweger Clears Concussion Protocol for Home Opener
3 Oct
Summary
- Olen Zellweger is back on the ice for the Buffalo Sabres after concussion protocol.
- The defenseman was acquired from the Anaheim Ducks for a second-round pick.
- Devon Levi allowed seven goals in his Edmonton Oilers debut.
The Buffalo Sabres welcomed defenseman Olen Zellweger back to practice on Friday at Key Bank Center, marking his first ice time since a late-September preseason game. Zellweger, acquired from the Anaheim Ducks over the summer for a second-round pick, has successfully cleared concussion protocol. He is expected to be available for Saturday's home opener, skating alongside Owen Power.
In other team news, Louis Crevier was shifted to the bottom pairing, while veteran Dennis Gilbert was reassigned to Rochester. In transactions involving former Sabres, defenseman Bowen Byram is seeing significant ice time with the Chicago Blackhawks but has struggled with his statistics. Goaltender Devon Levi had a rough debut for the Edmonton Oilers, allowing seven goals in a high-scoring game. Additionally, Alex Tuch is scheduled to make his debut for the Washington Capitals.
