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Sabres' Third Stringer Gets Green Light vs. Wild
6 Oct
Summary
- Colten Ellis to start in goal for the Sabres against Minnesota.
- Ellis marks one year since being claimed off waivers by the Sabres.
- Line combinations and power play units were adjusted Monday.
The Buffalo Sabres plan to give goaltender Colten Ellis his first start of the season against the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday. This decision comes as veteran netminder Alex Lyon continues to recover from an injury.
Ellis, who recently celebrated his 26th birthday, practiced in the starter's net on Monday. His start on Tuesday will also coincide with the one-year anniversary of him being claimed off waivers by the Sabres. He expressed excitement for the opportunity, reflecting on his journey over the past year.
In addition to the goaltending news, the Sabres made several lineup adjustments on Monday. Jiri Kulich was moved to the third line, and Ryan McLeod was shifted down to the fourth line. Coach Lindy Ruff also tinkered with the power play, inserting Noah Ostlund into the top unit.
In other news, former Sabre Bowen Byram's wife gave birth to twin baby girls on Saturday afternoon, explaining his absence for his return to Buffalo.
