Metsa was recalled from AHL Rochester on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Metsa was briefly sent to the minors to maintain his eligibility for the AHL playoffs. He has two goals and four points in 31 outings with Buffalo in 2025-26.

Metsa was loaned to AHL Rochester on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Metsa has two goals, four points, 17 shots on net and 20 blocked shots in 31 NHL appearances this season. Buffalo bolstered its blue line ahead of the trade deadline by acquiring Logan Stanley and Luke Schenn from Winnipeg on Thursday. However, Metsa could get another look at the NHL level at some point before the end of the 2025-26 regular season.

Metsa tallied a goal and an assist in a 6-2 win over the Lightning on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Metsa will remember his goal for a long time. He intercepted a clearing attempt and scored on a wrist shot from above hashmarks to push the score to 5-0 and chase Andrei Vasilevskiy from the net. He'll probably tell that story to his grandkids for years. It was Metsa's second career goal; his points double his total for this season (29 games).

Metsa has been recalled by the Sabres from AHL Rochester, the team announced Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Metsa is in the midst of a season in which he's spent a good chunk of time in both the NHL and the AHL. He's played 26 games with the Sabres, most of them coming in a two-month stint that ended earlier this month, and 16 with AHL Rochester. The 27-year-old has played well in the AHL, registering 15 points (two goals, 13 assists) in 16 games, earning himself another call-up to the big club.

Metsa was reassigned to AHL Rochester on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Metsa will return to the AHL after a two-month stint in the NHL. He logged two points in 22 outings during that span, though he was a healthy scratch Thursday versus the Penguins. Metsa could return to the Sabres as a depth defenseman ahead of the team's Feb. 25 game versus the Devils.

Metsa scored the game-winning goal in Tuesday's 5-3 victory over the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

The 27-year-old rookie pounced on a loose puck and gave the Sabres a 4-0 lead early in the third period, a goal that wound up being the game-winner after the Canucks staged a late rally. It was Metsa's first career NHL point in his 12th game, and he should continue to fill a bottom-pairing role while Conor Timmins (leg) and Michael Kesselring (lower body) remain on the shelf.

Metsa was recalled from AHL Rochester on Sunday, Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Sabres assigned Noah Ostlund to the minors in a corresponding move. Metsa's recall provides Buffalo with a sixth defenseman ahead of Monday's road game against Calgary, but it's unclear if he will get a chance to play.

Metsa was sent to AHL Rochester on Monday, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Metsa was called up by the Sabres in mid-November, but he didn't appear in any games during his two-week stint in the NHL. He'll head back to the minors since Josh Norris (upper body) will return from injured reserve Monday against Winnipeg. Metsa should have a chance to see more consistent playing time with Rochester.

Metsa was called up from AHL Rochester on Monday, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Metsa spent the last few weeks in the minors, but he was on the ice for morning skate ahead of Monday's matchup against the Oilers, signaling that he's rejoined the NHL club. Metsa made four appearances for the Sabres earlier in the year, and he recorded no points, two blocked shots, a hit, a plus-3 rating and two PIM while averaging 8:49 of ice time.

Metsa logged three assists in AHL Rochester's 5-3 win over Bridgeport on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Metsa is up to two goals and eight assists during his six-game point streak. The 27-year-old made his NHL debut earlier this season, logging four appearances while the Sabres were short on the blue line. He's continued to dominate on offense since his return to the AHL, and he could be in line for another call-up should the Sabres need extra defensive depth.