The Sabres demoted forward prospect Olivier Nadeau from AHL Rochester to ECHL Jacksonville on Friday morning, per a team release. Nadeau, 20, has been a frequent healthy scratch in Rochester, playing five out of a possible 26 games in his first pro season. He’s suited up just twice this month and has not played since December 16. While the 2021 fourth-round pick recorded his … [Read more...] about Sabres Reassign Olivier Nadeau To ECHL
Sabres’ Kyle Okposo Out Week-To-Week
Sabres captain Kyle Okposo will be out on a week-to-week basis with a lower-body injury, the team said Tuesday. Okposo was unexpectedly absent from team practice this morning, as relayed by The Buffalo News’ Lance Lysowski. Head coach Don Granato said later Tuesday that Okposo sustained the injury during the team’s loss to the Senators on Sunday, but did not miss a … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kyle Okposo Out Week-To-Week
Don Granato Out With Illness, Seth Appert To Serve As Interim Coach
The Sabres announced (Twitter link) that head coach Don Granato will miss today’s game versus Columbus due to illness. Instead of using an assistant in the interim head coaching role, Buffalo has recalled Rochester’s head coach Seth Appert who will be in charge behind the bench. Appert is in his fourth season with the Amerks who also play tonight but will have assistants Vinny … [Read more...] about Don Granato Out With Illness, Seth Appert To Serve As Interim Coach
Sabres Place Eric Comire On Waivers, Expected To Activate Zemgus Girgensons
The Buffalo Sabres have placed goaltender Eric Comrie on waivers, opening up room for them to activate forward Zemgus Girgensons off of injured reserve. Girgensons has been out of the lineup since November 24th, battling with a lower-body injury. Comrie’s waiving comes after Devon Levi’s resurgence to the starter’s net. Top rookie Levi was briefly assigned to the AHL, playing … [Read more...] about Sabres Place Eric Comire On Waivers, Expected To Activate Zemgus Girgensons
Comrie Expecting To Be Waived
Having to place both Tyson Jost and Jacob Bryson on waivers to make space on their roster over the last several weeks, the Buffalo Sabres still find themselves in a difficult situation. They still maintain a full 23-man roster, and will once again need to make room, as veteran center Zemgus Girgensons is nearing activation off of the injured reserve.One of the clearer choices … [Read more...] about Comrie Expecting To Be Waived