Jason Zucker Placed On Injured Reserve By Buffalo Sabres After Hernia Surgery

The Buffalo Sabres officially placed left winger Jason Zucker on injured reserve as he continues recovering from sports hernia surgery. General manager Jarmo Kekalainen previously noted Zucker would miss the start of the season, though the 34-year-old could potentially return to the lineup as early as mid-October depending on his ongoing recovery progress from the abdominal procedure.