“He’s assertive with his game,” Lalonde said. “The last game (3-0 over Nashville Wednesday) on the power play, head down, pounding the puck; same thing today (4-3 over Arizona in a shootout Friday), power play, it’s a broken play off the rush, head down, post in.
“I just think guys go through stretches in their game they’re really confident. His overall game is good.”
The Sabres have placed forward Riley Sheahan on unconditional waivers with the intent to terminate his contract. Sheahan didn't want to report to the Rochester Americans again.