BUFFALO – The Sabres sent 11 players to the Rochester Americans today, including forward Luke Adam, who must clear waivers.
The Sabres also sent forwards William Carrier, Dan Catenacci, Colin Jacobs, Justin Kea, Jordan Samuels-Thomas, Kevin Sundher and Phil Varone and defensemen Brady Austin, Jerome Leduc and Chad Ruhwedel to the AHL.
In addition, the Sabres assigned forwards Justin Bailey and Brendan Lemieux back to their junior clubs.
Adam, who has 11 goals and 26 points in 87 NHL games, dominated with the Amerks last season, compiling 29 goals and 49 points in 59 games. He played in the Sabres’ preseason opener.