McNabb cleared for full practice.
McNabb will likely need a week or two or practice before getting back into the lineup. The rookie has a goal and five points through 20 games.
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Mcnabb back on ice w #Sabres.
Mcnabb was playing on the top pairing before getting hurt but may see the AHL for conditioning purposes. The rookie has a goal and five points through 20 games.
McNabb will miss some time. He's not with the team on the road trip. --^ks
The rookie scored a goal and five points in 20 games before getting hurt. He will be replaced by Joe Finley on the blue line.
Rookie defenseman Brayden McNabb was a healthy scratch against the Penguins on Saturday. The reason wasn't for his poor play, Ruff said, the decision was completely matchup-based on wanting a lineup with a bit more offense.
Expect the rookie blue liner to get back on the blue line tonight. He has no fantasy hockey value as a player still looking for his first NHL point.
Coach Lindy Ruff was coy on his plans but said in no uncertain terms that McNabb, whose physical presence has been impressive in his seven-game stint, is staying in the lineup for now.
McNabb has no points in seven games with a minus-2 rating. He has no fantasy hockey value at this point.
Call up / Send down
Mcnabb has stall. So there is your confirmation.
McNabb scored a goal and 10 points through 19 games with the Rochester Americans. He will take Robyn Regehr's spot in the lineup.
Call up / Send down
BUFFALO, N.Y. (September 26, 2011) --- Buffalo Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier today announced the team has assigned the following 14 players to the Rochester Americans (AHL):
Forwards Marcus Foligno, Zack Kassian, Jonathan Parker, Michael Ryan, Colin Stuart, Corey Tropp, Phil Varone and Derek Whitmore; defensemen TJ Brennan, Joe Finley, Brayden McNabb, Dennis Persson and Drew Schiestel; and goaltender Drew MacIntyre.
No immediate fantasy hockey value in the AHL.
The Buffalo Sabres have signed Brayden McNabb to a three-year entry level deal. McNabb is a former third round pick of the Sabres in 2009, drafted 66th overall in that year.