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Sabres' Jake McCabe out for the season

Defenseman Jake McCabe will be out for six to eight months with injuries in his right knee to his ACL, MCL and meniscus.

Credit: AP

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Jake McCabe (19) reacts after taking an injury and being helped off the ice during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Sabres announced Monday that defenseman Jake McCabe will be out for six to eight months due to a recent injury.

McCabe suffered injuries in his right knee to his ACL, MCL and meniscus in the Sabres win over New Jersey on Saturday.

McCabe is expected to land on injured reserve in the coming days. This will free up his $2.85 million salary towards the team's salary cap.

Defenseman Jake McCabe was diagnosed today with injuries in his right knee to his ACL, MCL and meniscus as the result of a play during our game on Feb. 20 in New Jersey.

The expected recovery time for his injuries is approximately 6-8months.

Best wishes to Jake in his recovery! pic.twitter.com/48qiu1V7ZA
— Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) February 22, 2021