Noah Ostlund

22-Year-Old CenterC

Out

Injury Upper Body

Est. Return 4/20/2026

2024 Stats

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-6

PIM

2

2025 Projections

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2025 Fantasy Outlook

Ostlund had a successful season with AHL Rochester last year, notching 38 points on 19 goals in 53 games. That earned him some time in the NHL, getting an eight-game look at the end of the season in which he had no points and was a minus-6 in 10:33 of ice time per night. The cup of coffee with the Sabres was disappointing, but the 21-year-old still certainly has an NHL future given his youth and room for improvement. The question is whether or not he capitalizes on that potential in the upcoming season. At the very least, he should be one of the first call-up options should injuries strike. Read Past Outlooks

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Height 5'11"

DOB 3/11/2004

Born Stockholm, Sweden

Drafted 1st Rd, #16 Overall in 2022

BUF

Expected to miss start of playoffs

CBuffalo Sabres

Upper Body

April 15, 2026

Ostlund (upper body) isn't expected to be ready for Game 1 of Buffalo's first-round series against Boston, per Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 on Wednesday.

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Ostlund is getting close, so he might still be ready to return early in the first-round series. The 22-year-old will finish the regular season with 11 goals and 27 points in 60 appearances in 2025-26. Ostlund is likely to serve in a bottom-six capacity once he's available.

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2024–25 Time On Ice Stats

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10:33
Average Power Play TOI:
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Not expected back in regular season

CBuffalo Sabres

Upper Body

April 11, 2026

Ostlund (upper body) likely won't play before the end of the regular season, according to Heather Engel of NHL.com on Saturday.

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Still sidelined Thursday

CBuffalo Sabres

Upper Body

April 9, 2026

Ostlund (lower body) won't play Thursday versus the Blue Jackets, Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News reports.

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Remains out Wednesday

CBuffalo Sabres

Upper Body

April 8, 2026

Ostlund (upper body) won't play Wednesday versus the Rangers, Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News reports.

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Still out of lineup

CBuffalo Sabres

Upper Body

April 6, 2026

Ostlund (upper body) isn't an option for Monday's home contest versus the Lightning, according to Heather Engel of NHL.com.

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Out again Saturday

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April 4, 2026

Ostlund (upper body) won't play Saturday versus the Capitals, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.

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Latest Fantasy Rumors

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Starting season in AHL

CBuffalo Sabres

June 7, 2024

Ostlund is expected to spend the entire 2024-25 season playing in North America, likely starting with AHL Rochester, Kris Baker of The Athletic reports.

ANALYSIS
Ostlund was the 16th overall pick in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft and is one of Buffalo's top prospects. He scored 12 goals and 23 points through 38 games in Sweden before totaling two points in five AHL games, including the postseason. The 20-year-old forward should spend most of the year at the AHL level but could make his NHL debut at some point next season.

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