Category: Metsa

Zach Metsa earned an NHL contract during the offseason. ©2025, Micheline Veluvolu

Sabres recall Zach Metsa from Amerks, assign defenseman to Rochester

The Buffalo Sabres on Thursday swapped defensemen with the Rochester Americans, recalling Zach Metsa and sending Ryan Johnson to their AHL affiliate.

Metsa, 26, has never played in the NHL. The Amerks recently named him captain.

The undrafted Wisconsin native began his pro career on a two-year AHL contract before earning a two-year, two-way NHL deal during the offseason.... Read the full article

Colten Ellis spent most of the last two seasons in Springfield. ©2025, Micheline Veluvolu

Sabres notes: Colten Ellis standing out in Buffalo, will get chance to play

BUFFALO – By his second season toiling away in the ECHL, Sabres goalie Colten Ellis said hockey began to feel like a job.

Ellis, 25, spent most his rookie year stopping pucks in Worcester, Massachusetts, before the St. Louis Blues assigned him to Tulsa, Oklahoma, for his second season.

Almost two years into his career, he had played just six games for the Springfield Thunderbirds, the Blues’ AHL affiliate.

He said he forgot to enjoy ... Read the full article