Michael Kesselring sat at a Chipotle restaurant in California, about to dig into his lunch order. His mother, Shawndra, sat down across from him. As they moved into conversation on her visit, Kesselring had to answer his cellphone.
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Sabres defenseman Michael Kesselring takes a shot on Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson in a game at KeyBank Center on Jan. 17.
Joed Viera, Buffalo News
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Sabres goaltender Colten Ellis holds his ground against the Red Wings at KeyBank Center on Oct. 22.
Harry Scull, Buffalo News
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Buffalo Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram (4) takes a shot against Florida Panthers center Jesper Boqvist (70) in a game at KeyBank Center on Jan. 12, 2026.
Joed Viera/Buffalo News
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Buffalo Sabres right wing Beck Malenstyn (29) tips the puck into the offensive zone during the first period of a game between the Sabres and the Pittsburgh Penguins at KeyBank Center on Feb. 5, 2026.
Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News
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