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• Sabres' Zach Benson: Might play Tuesday

  20H ago • By RotoWire

  Benson (lower body) is a "possibility" to suit up against the Senators on Tuesday according to head coach Lindy Ruff, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports. Benson should effectively be considered a game-time call to face Ottawa. In order to play, the 19-year-old will need to be activated off injured reserve, which will be the clear indicator for fantasy managers that Benson is playing. If he does remain on the shelf, look for Jiri Kulich to continue slotting into a second-line role.

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• Sabres' Zach Benson: Shifts to IR

  8D ago • By RotoWire

  Benson (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Monday, per the NHL media site. Benson last played against Chicago on Oct. 19 and hasn't been skating. He can be activated when he's ready to return, but he will probably be out for a while longer. Benson has been held off the scoresheet in six games while contributing eight shots on goal and four blocked shots this season.

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• Sabres' Zach Benson: Not playing Saturday

  10D ago • By RotoWire

  Benson (lower body) will not play versus Detroit on Saturday, according to Heather Engel of NHL.com. Benson will sit out his second straight game as he has a lingering lower-body injury that has bothered him since the start of the season. The 19-year-old has been held without a point through six games this season. Consider Benson day-to-day at this time.

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• Sabres' Zach Benson: Set to play Thursday

  26D ago • By RotoWire

  Benson (lower body) is expected to be in the lineup versus the Kings on Thursday, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports. Benson was officially a game-time decision, but he took line rushes alongside Tage Thompson and Alex Tuch on the first line. The 19-year-old Benson will have a big opportunity in that spot Thursday, though it's likely a temporary gig while the Sabres await the return of John-Jason Peterka (concussion).

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• Sabres' Zach Benson: Considered game-time decision

  26D ago • By RotoWire

  Benson (lower body) is considered a game-time decision for Thursday's matchup against the Kings. Head coach Lindy Ruff said after Thursday's morning skate that the Sabres will warm up an extra player ahead of the game against the Kings, but he expects Benson to be available for the home opener. Over 71 appearances with Buffalo last year, he recorded 11 goals and 30 points while averaging 14:31 of ice time.

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