‘“It’s my first time going on waivers, so I didn’t really know what the process was like,” said Ellis, still sporting a Blues mask after years in their organization. “But when I got the call yesterday, I was super excited for the opportunity here and coming to Buffalo. It’s definitely a whirlwind, but at the same time, (I’m) just trying to live in the moment. It’s my first time experiencing all this, so I’m trying to soak it all in, take it in day by day and just learn as much as I can.”‘