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Gilbert is back in Buffalo, joining his hometown team for the second time in his career. He had one assist in eight NHL games with the Senators last season while adding 13 helpers over 39 regular-season contests between Belleville and Lehigh Valley in the AHL. Gilbert's game is all about physicality -- he could push for 150-plus hits and 100-plus PIM if he were able to play on a full-time basis. The 29-year-old blueliner doesn't seem likely to get that chance on a Sabres blue line that should have a pretty firm top six when all players are healthy. Gilbert is unlikely to produce much offense even if he plays consistently, so he's not a strong fantasy option. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a one-year, $850,000 contract with the Sabres in July of 2026.
Gets one-way contract
Gilbert signed a one-year, $850,000 contract with the Sabres on Wednesday, per Darren Dreger of TSN.
ANALYSIS
Gilbert managed to secure a one-way deal, which might indicate that Buffalo plans to start 2026-27 with him on the NHL roster. However, the 29-year-old is likely to serve as the seventh defenseman and spend most games as a healthy scratch if he does make the team. Gilbert had an assist in eight regular-season outings with Ottawa in 2025-26. He also recorded 13 assists in 37 AHL regular-season appearances between Belleville and Lehigh Valley last campaign.
Gilbert managed to secure a one-way deal, which might indicate that Buffalo plans to start 2026-27 with him on the NHL roster. However, the 29-year-old is likely to serve as the seventh defenseman and spend most games as a healthy scratch if he does make the team. Gilbert had an assist in eight regular-season outings with Ottawa in 2025-26. He also recorded 13 assists in 37 AHL regular-season appearances between Belleville and Lehigh Valley last campaign.
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2025–26 Time On Ice Stats
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Gilbert played in just 29 NHL games last season, spending much of the year as a healthy scratch in his two stops with the Sabres and the Senators. He signed with the Flyers in the offseason, and he will compete for a depth role during training camp. With Rasmus Ristolainen dealing with a triceps injury that might keep him out at the start of the season, Gilbert might land a spot for Opening Night. Still, the 28-year-old Gilbert isn't much of a point producer, though he can be a decent source of hits.
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Returning to lineup
Gilbert (upper body) is set to suit up Sunday in New Jersey.
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Slated to miss several weeks
The Senators announced Thursday that Gilbert (upper body) will miss approximately three weeks, Julian McKenzie of The Athletic reports.
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Suffers injury Saturday
Gilbert (upper body) left Saturday's game against Toronto and didn't return, Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia reports.
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First point of season
Gilbert notched an assist and three blocked shots in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Islanders.
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Elevated from minors
Gilbert was recalled from AHL Belleville on Monday.
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Set for trade
Gilbert is expected to be sent to Ottawa by Philadelphia on Monday in exchange for Maxence Guenette, Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia reports.
ANALYSIS
Gilbert has 111 games of NHL experience under his belt compared to the eight for Guenette, who is also five years younger than Gilbert. It's a return of sorts for Gilbert, having logged four games for the Senators last year before signing with the Flyers in the offseason.
Gilbert has 111 games of NHL experience under his belt compared to the eight for Guenette, who is also five years younger than Gilbert. It's a return of sorts for Gilbert, having logged four games for the Senators last year before signing with the Flyers in the offseason.