Clague signed a one-year, two-way contract with Buffalo on Friday, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports.
Clague played only three games at the NHL level in 2023-24, picking up one assist. The 26-year-old spent most of the year with AHL Rochester, scoring three times while adding 20 assists in 42 contests.
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Sabres' Kale Clague: Up from minors
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Clague was recalled from AHL Rochester on Friday.
Clague has three goals, 23 points and 52 PIM in 42 contests with Rochester in 2023-24. He's also appeared in two games with Buffalo this season, recording an assist and two PIM in that span.
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Sabres' Kale Clague: Supplies apple in win
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Clague posted an assist in Friday's 2-1 win over the Blue Jackets.
Clague was promoted to the parent club Monday, following Owen Power's placement on injured reserve due to a hand injury. There had been a fair amount of hype with Clague when the Kings took him in the second round (No. 51 overall) of the 2016 NHL Entry Draft, but he has appeared in only 93 top-level contests between the Kings, Canadiens and Sabres, adding a pair of goals and 19 assists in a five-year span.
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Sabres' Kale Clague: Back with big club
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Clague was called up from AHL Rochester on Monday, per Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.
In a corresponding move, Owen Power (hand) was moved to injured reserve. Clague will probably serve as an extra defender Monday versus Anaheim. He has picked up three goals, 23 points and 52 PIM in 41 AHL contests this campaign.
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Sabres' Kale Clague: Returned to AHL
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Clague was assigned to AHL Rochester on Saturday.
Clague was a healthy scratch in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over the Wild before returning to the minors. The 25-year-old blueliner has three goals, 23 points and 52 PIM in 41 AHL contests this campaign.
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Sabres' Kale Clague: Elevated from minors
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Clague was recalled from AHL Rochester on Friday.
Clague figures to serve as the seventh defenseman for the Sabres as they head to Minnesota on Saturday. The 2016 second-round pick has yet to get into an NHL game this season, instead playing 41 contests with the Americans in which he's tallied three goals and 20 helpers. If he were to get into a game during this call-up, Clague would likely replace Ryan Johnson or Erik Johnson.
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Sabres' Kale Clague: Dropped to AHL
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Clague was reassigned to AHL Rochester on Monday.
Clague was a healthy scratch for Monday's contest against San Jose. The 25-year-old has not made his season debut at the NHL level yet.
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Sabres' Kale Clague: Placed on waivers
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Clague was placed on waivers for the purpose of reassignment to the AHL on Saturday, Chris Johnston of TSN reports.
Clague re-signed with Buffalo this offseason after tallying four assists in 33 games last year. If he clears waivers, the 25-year-old blueliner will likely begin the 2023-24 campaign as a depth option with AHL Rochester.
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Sabres' Kale Clague: Back with Buffalo
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Clague agreed to a one-year, two-way contract with Buffalo on Tuesday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Clague will remain with the Sabres despite not receiving a qualifying offer from the team this offseason. He contributed four assists, 24 shots on goal, 24 blocked shots and 24 hits in 33 games last year. It wouldn't be a surprise if Clague started the 2023-24 campaign in the minors.
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Kale Clague: Not qualified by Buffalo
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Clague didn't get a qualifying offer from Buffalo, which will result in him becoming an unrestricted free agent Saturday, per Joe Yerdon of the Bleacher Report.
Clague had four assists, 24 PIM, 24 shots, 24 hits and 24 blocks in 33 contests with Buffalo last season. At the AHL level, he provided a goal and six points in 14 games with Rochester.
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Sabres' Kale Clague: Earns assist in finale
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Clague picked up an assist and a plus-3 rating in Buffalo's 5-2 win over Columbus on Friday.
Clague got a chance to play in the team's regular-season finale after sitting for 10 straight contests as a healthy scratch. He concluded the 2022-23 campaign with four helpers, 24 shots on goal, 24 blocked shots and 24 hits in 33 appearances.
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Sabres' Kale Clague: Available to return
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Clague (lower body) is available to play in Thursday's matchup with Tampa Bay, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.
It is unclear if Clague will return to the lineup after sitting out Tuesday's 6-3 loss to Toronto or be a healthy scratch. The decision will come closer to puck drop. If Clague does play, Jacob Bryson will probably be moved to the press box.
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Sabres' Kale Clague: Deemed day-to-day
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Clague is considered day-to-day with a lower-body injury, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports.
Clague will miss Tuesday's game versus Toronto at a minimum with the lower-body injury he sustained during practice Monday. Clague is still undergoing further evaluation, so a more clear-cut timetable for his recovery could be established in the coming days.
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Sabres' Kale Clague: Hurt during practice
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Clague (lower body) was injured in Monday's practice and is being evaluated, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.
Clague had some trouble getting off the ice and limped down the tunnel. Coach Don Granato should be able to provide an update on the defenseman's status prior to Tuesday's game against Toronto. If Clague can't play, Jacob Bryson could enter the lineup.
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Sabres' Kale Clague: Impressive showing
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Clague secured an assist to complement two blocked shots in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Avalanche.
Clague saw 23:56 of ice time, which included opportunities shorthanded and during the power play. The 24-year-old blueliner has a pair of assists representing his point total through 10 contests donning a Buffalo sweater; he's a work in progress, but Clague could be an intriguing option in the next couple of years. He's suited up in Buffalo's last three contests.
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Sabres' Kale Clague: Up with Sabres
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Clague was called up from AHL Rochester on Saturday, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.
In a corresponding move, Henri Jokiharju (lower body) was put on injured reserve following an injury sustained Friday versus Pittsburgh. Clague has one assist in seven appearances with the Sabres this year. In 14 AHL outings, he has one goal and five assists.
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Sabres' Kale Clague: Sent to AHL
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Clague was assigned to AHL Rochester on Sunday.
Clague has one assist, five shots on goal, five blocks and eight hits in seven games with Buffalo this year. He was a healthy scratch Saturday versus Boston. Clague's return to the minors could spell good news for Henri Jokiharju (facial fracture), who is close to being ready to return.
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Sabres' Kale Clague: Earns first helper with new team
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Clague posted an assist, two hits and two PIM in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Hurricanes.
Clague has appeared in four straight games with Ilya Lyubushkin (lower body) out of action. The assist on a Victor Olofsson goal was Clague's first point with the Sabres. He signed a two-way deal in July after finishing last year with the Canadiens, but injuries have greatly affected the Sabres' blue line, allowing him an opportunity to play with the big club. Clague had 10 points in 36 outings last year, and he'll primarily be a bottom-four option while at the NHL level.
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Sabres' Kale Clague: Brought up by Buffalo
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Clague was summoned from AHL Rochester on Sunday.
The move comes after Mattias Samuelsson (lower body) was injured Saturday in a game against Vancouver. Clague will join the Sabres ahead of Tuesday's contest versus Seattle. He has three assists in five AHL outings this season.
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Sabres' Kale Clague: Hits waivers
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Clague was waived by Buffalo on Saturday, per CapFriendly.
Clague chipped in two goals and 10 points in 36 games with Los Angeles and Montreal last season. He also collected four assists in five AHL contests with Ontario. Clague is expected to start the year with Rochester if he clears.
