Sabres' Mattias Samuelsson: Dealing with illness - CBS Sports
Sabres' Mattias Samuelsson: Dealing with illness
www.cbssports.comHere are the latest publicly reported updates on Mattias Samuelsson.
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Illness in late March 2026: Several outlets noted Samuelsson missed Buffalo Sabres practices due to illness, with his availability for upcoming games listed as uncertain at the time. This was reported by The Buffalo News and echoed in team coverage [sources vary; March 2026 reports]. If you need, I can pull the most recent team notes for any game in the current week. [cite ][cite ]
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May 2026 status: Updated game-by-game notes from CBS Sports and Fox Sports as of May 9, 2026 indicate he has been dealing with an illness affecting practice participation, with potential return depending on day-to-day evaluation. If he plays, his role typically includes top-four ice time and strong two-way responsibility [sources CBS Sports, Fox Sports]. [cite ][cite ]
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Career context: Samuelsson is a defenseman for the Buffalo Sabres, with prior seasons showing steady development and a contract extension in 2022. He has been a regular in the lineup when healthy, contributing goals, assists, and substantial minutes [Wikipedia, NHL.com profile]. [cite ][cite ]
Would you like me to fetch the very latest official injury/availability note for today’s Sabres game and provide a concise update with his expected lineup status?