With the Sabres being one of seven NHL teams that won't be part of the playoffs, Hunwick (neck) has played his last game of 2019-20 and will soon become an unrestricted free agent, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

Hunwick is dealing with a neck injury that will cause him to miss the entirety of the 2019-20 season. According to general manager Jason Botterill, "After further medical evaluation this offseason, we unfortunately do not expect that Matt will be physically able to play this upcoming season due to a neck condition

Hunwick (upper body) isn't in Detroit for the regular-season finale against the Red Wings on Saturday, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

Hunwick (upper body) will not play in Sunday's game against Columbus.

Hunwick (upper body) won't make the trip to face the Islanders on Saturday.

Hunwick (upper body) remains day-to-day and won't be in action versus Detroit on Thursday.

Hunwick (upper body) isn't in the projected lineup for Tuesday's game against the Senators, NHL.com's Callum Fraser reports.

Hunwick (upper body) is not in the lineup for Monday's game versus New Jersey.

Hunwick (upper body) is day-to-day and will not play Saturday against Montreal, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

Hunwick (undisclosed) will return to the lineup for Thursday's game against Tampa Bay, John Vogl of The Athletic reports.