These three former Buffalo Sabres players have all been released by the same team.
According to Tony Androckitis of Inside AHL Hockey, former Buffalo Sabres players Nathan Beaulieu, Will Butcher, and C.J. Smith have all had their contracts terminated by Barys Astana of the KHL. Former NHL players Wade Allison, Chase De Leo, Alex Grant, and Michael McLeod are also among Barys Astana's cuts.
Beaulieu, 31, appeared in 89 games with the Sabres over two seasons, posting four goals, 16 points, 78 hits, and a minus-18 rating. His time with the Sabres ended when he was traded to the Winnipeg Jets for a sixth-round pick during the 2018-19 season. In eight games with Barys Astana this season, he had one assist.
Nathan BeaulieuButcher, 29, appeared in 37 games with the Sabres during the 2021-22 season, recording two goals, eight points, and a minus-10 rating. This was the last time Butcher played at the NHL level. In 15 games with Barys Astana, he had three assists and a minus-7 rating.
Will ButcherSmith, 29, played in 14 games over three seasons with the Sabres, posting two goals and one assist. With Barys Astana this campaign, he had zero points and a minus-7 rating in nine contests.