'If Jost clears waivers, he will likely become the third Sabres player on a one-way contract to join the Rochester Americans this season. The Sabres would be paying Jost and defensemen Jacob Bryson and Riley Stillman a combined $5.25 million to play for the Amerks. They’re also spending a combined $2.075 million for five veteran players to be in Rochester: Dustin Tokarski, … [Read more...] about Sabres’ decision to waive Tyson Jost raises more questions about roster-building strategy
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Sabres create roster space by waiving Tyson Jost, making another move
'Jost, 25, fit in nicely on and off the ice last season after the Sabres plucked him off waivers from the Minnesota Wild, and he earned a new one-year contract. But like many of his teammates, he has struggled this season, occasionally getting scratched. Now, with the Sabres trying to create roster space, he has lost his spot in the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Sabres create roster space by waiving Tyson Jost, making another move
Sabres place top-line center Tage Thompson on non-roster list because of personal reasons
'Thompson’s nine goals are tied for fourth on the team, and he has 19 points in 26 games despite missing nine games with an injury to his left arm. The 26-year-old led the Sabres in scoring in each of the past two seasons, including a career-best 47 goals last year.' … [Read more...] about Sabres place top-line center Tage Thompson on non-roster list because of personal reasons
Report: Sabres place center Tyson Jost on waivers
'The Buffalo Sabres have reportedly placed forward Tyson Jost on waivers, as the team looks to make room for forward Zemgus Girgensons, who is returning from a stint on Injured Reserve for a lower-body injury.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres place center Tyson Jost on waivers
Practice Report | Thompson assigned to non-roster list, Girgensons eyes return to lineup
'Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson has been assigned to the non-roster list due to a personal reason but is expected to be an option for Saturday’s game against Columbus, coach Don Granato announced Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Thompson assigned to non-roster list, Girgensons eyes return to lineup