What Happened
According to Daily Faceoff, the Buffalo Sabres have placed defenseman Jack Rathbone on waivers. This roster move clears him from the Sabres' active roster. Rathbone has not appeared in a single NHL or AHL game this season, a situation the report links to lingering injury concerns.
Key Details
- Jack Rathbone is a defenseman for the Buffalo Sabres.
- He has been placed on waivers.
- He is being cleared from the active roster.
- He has not played in an NHL or AHL game this season.
- Lingering injury concerns are cited as the reason for his absence.
What It Means
Placing a player on waivers typically allows a team to clear roster space or assign the player to the AHL without a standard assignment. Since Rathbone has not played this season due to injury, this move likely reflects the club's decision to manage his roster status while he recovers or to make way for other players.
What's Next
Other NHL teams have a window to claim Rathbone off waivers. If no team claims him, he will likely be assigned to the AHL or remain on injured reserve, depending on the club's final decision.