BUFFALO – Matt Ellis cleared waivers this afternoon, TSN reported.
The forward will report to the Rochester Americans, his first AHL stint since serving as the Portland Pirates’ captain in 2010-11.
The 31-year-old, a veteran of 267 NHL games, played six contests with the Sabres this season and was scratched six times.
The Sabres waived him Sunday to make room for defenseman Robyn Regehr on the 23-man roster.
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