The Sabres announced this morning that they’ve recalled center Joshua Dunne from AHL Rochester. They don’t have an open roster spot, so a corresponding transaction is coming. That could be an injured reserve placement for Zach Benson , who’s day-to-day after taking a puck to the face in practice that resulted in a hospital visit , or for Joshua Norris , who departed last night’s home opener late with an apparent lower-body injury and didn’t return.

Dunne, 27 in December, was an undrafted free agent signed by the Blue Jackets out of Clarkson in 2021. He made his NHL debut immediately after signing his entry-level contract but has only seen limited NHL minutes since. He made 14 total appearances for Columbus until reaching Group VI unrestricted free agency in 2024, upon w

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