Zucker (lower body) signed a two-year, $9.5 million contract extension Friday, according to Darren Dreger of TSN.

EDGE Analysis

Zucker's name was being bandied about in trade talks and this should put an end to those rumors. Zucker has missed the last five games with the injury. He has 18 goals and 26 assists over 54 appearances with the Sabres and has been a force on the power play with nine goals and seven helpers.

Zucker (lower body) hasn't seen much progress in his recovery and will be sidelined again versus Tampa Bay on Thursday, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Zucker will be on the shelf for a fifth straight game and looks no closer to getting back onto the ice given this latest update. Prior to getting hurt, the 33-year-old winger was rolling offensively with nine points in his previous eight contests. JJ Peterka and Jordan Greenway are both set to fill top-six roles while Zucker is unavailable.

Zucker (lower body) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Sharks, Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Zucker is set to miss his fourth straight game. The Sabres' next contest is Thursday in Tampa, the first of a two-game road trip. It's not clear if Zucker will be on the trip, which also includes a matchup with the Panthers on Saturday.

Zucker (lower body) will not be available Monday against the Canadiens, according to Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.

EDGE Analysis

Zucker will miss his third straight game due to his injury. Monday's game is the first half of a back-to-back for the Sabres, so Zucker will have a chance to return to the lineup Tuesday versus the Sharks.

Zucker (lower body) will not play Saturday against Montreal, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Zucker will miss a second straight game after suffering the injury while blocking a shot last week against the Rangers. Sam Lafferty figures to remain in Buffalo's lineup in Zucker's absence.

Zucker (lower body) is set to miss Thursday's game against Carolina, according Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.

EDGE Analysis

Zucker was considered a game-time decision after suffering the injury when he blocked a shot during Saturday's 8-2 victory over the Rangers. He has 18 goals, 44 points and 53 PIM in 54 outings with Buffalo in 2024-25. Sam Lafferty will likely draw back into the lineup due to Zucker's absence.

Zucker (lower body) is considered a game-time decision for Thursday's matchup against the Hurricanes, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Zucker has been dealing with a lower-body injury since blocking a shot during Saturday's 8-2 win over the Rangers. He appeared in Tuesday's win over the Ducks and logged 12:57 of ice time, but the Sabres want to see how he feels ahead of Thursday's puck drop before determining his status against Carolina. If Zucker is held out, Sam Lafferty is expected to draw into the lineup.

Zucker (lower body) is expected to play against Anaheim on Tuesday, according to Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.

EDGE Analysis

Zucker skipped Monday's practice after blocking a shot in Saturday's 8-2 win over the Rangers. He has generated 18 goals, 44 points, 52 hits and 97 shots on net in 53 appearances this season. Zucker will occupy a top-six role and see power-play time versus the Ducks.

Zucker had a maintenance day during Monday's practice session, and the team will wait until after Tuesday's morning skate to determine whether he can play in that evening's matchup against Anaheim, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

EDGE Analysis

While it's unclear what issue Zucker is dealing with, his status for Tuesday's game is up in the air. He's in the midst of a five-game point streak, racking up two goals, six assists, six hits and three blocked shots during that time.

Zucker picked up three assists, one on the power play, in Saturday's 8-2 rout over the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran winger extended his point streak to five games with the performance, a stretch in which Zucker has collected two goals and eight points. His surge began with the new year, and over 15 appearances since the beginning of January, Zucker has produced an impressive seven goals, four with the man advantage, and 18 points.