About Dennis Gilbert

Growing Up in Buffalo

Dennis Gilbert was born on October 30th, 1996 in Buffalo, NY. Gilbert attended St. Joe’s where he played hockey for his father and the Junior Buffalo Sabres program. He also played for Chicago Steel in the United States Hockey League. In addition to hockey, he also played lacrosse, football, baseball, and soccer.

Gilbert’s Time at Notre Dame

Gilbert played hockey for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and helped guide them to the Frozen Four his sophomore year. In his junior year, he signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Chicago Blackhawks on April 14, 2018.

Gilbert’s Start in the NHL

At the end of his entry-level deal, Gilbert was traded to the Colorado Avalanche. He then left the Avalanche as a free agent and signed a two-year $1.525 million dollar contract with the Calgary Flames on July 13, 2022. After his contract with the Flames was over, Gilbert opted to leave as a free agent and signed a one-year, $825,000 contract with his hometown team, the Buffalo Sabres, on July 1, 2024. On March 7, 2025, Gilbert was traded to the Ottawa Senators along with Dylan Cozens.

Gilbert’s Thoughts on Buffalo

Gilbert has a deep pride for Buffalo, NY. He was thrilled to play for the Buffalo Sabres and talked about how much he missed being home. Gilbert sees Buffalo as a great hockey town with a passionate fanbase.