Zucker is an influential voice in the locker room and wants to make Buffalo better despite knowing he could be traded at the deadline.

Buffalo Sabres left wing Jason Zucker (illness) is questionable to play against Vancouver on Tuesday. He is feeling under the weather and might sit out his first game of the season. Zucker's play has been one of only a few bright spots this season for Buffalo.

The Avalanche and Sabres must look at their options with pending UFAs Mikko Rantanen and Jason Zucker, while the Blackhawks' Seth Jones is reportedly gaining interest.

It’s time for another round of NHL rumours. We’re nearing the trade deadline that’s coming on March 7. This means that general managers will have to make some tough decisions before that day.

Buffalo Sabres forward Jason Zucker was banged up tonight after he took a questionable-looking hit from Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk. The play came during the first period as the Senators were breaking the puck out of their zone.

Zucker’s net-front residence has yielded offense at both 5-on-5 and on a resurgent Buffalo power play. Since Dec. 21, with Zucker a regular on the top unit, the Sabres have gone 9-for-28 (32 percent) with the man advantage, seventh best in the NHL during that span.

Despite their promising young core, the Buffalo Sabres have fallen short of expectations this season, leaving fans disappointed. As they look to the future, some veteran players, including Jason Zucker, may be moved to make room for younger talent.

Lundell has a chance to extend his scoring streak to three games after scoring his 11th goal of the season in their previous game against the Ducks. His minutes remain limited because Sam Bennett plays ahead of him, but Lundell's been very consistent lately and fills multiple categories.

Last summer, the market once again wasn’t favorable to Sabres winger Jason Zucker ... Buffalo is the youngest team in the NHL and certainly benefits from Zucker’s presence.

Early in the 1st period of tonight's game between the Senators and Buffalo Sabres in Buffalo, the Sens' captain absolutely ran Sabres forward Jason Zucker from behind, hitting Zucker head and neck first into the glass and sideboards. That's a textbook hit from behind delivered right on the numbers.

The Sabres will attempt to build on their win in Vancouver when they face off Thursday in Calgary against the Flames. In November, the Sabres beat the Flames in a shootout. Buffalo blew a 2-0 lead with Mikael Backlund tying the game with 4:18 left.

The Buffalo Sabres’ four-game road trip now takes them to Calgary’s Scotiabank Saddledome for a Thursday night matchup with the Flames. On Tuesday, the Sabres rode their top line to a 3-2 comeback victory in Vancouver, their third win of the season when trailing after two periods.