Pro Hockey Rumors · 4 days ago
Sabres Waive Jack Rathbone
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Jack Rathbone is back to full health after beginning the season on the non-roster injured reserve with an undisclosed injury. Rathbone has been activated and placed on waivers per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. He is likely headed for assignment to the AHL’s Rochester Americans.
The 27 year old defenseman has spent the last two seasons on the Rochester lineup. He stands out as a two-way option capable of filling a top four role. That fit has earned Rathbone a combined 41 points, 77 penalty minutes, and a minus-11 in 112 games with the Americans. He should have no trouble clearing waivers and returning to that support role in Rochester’s lineup.