This Sabres defenseman has been assigned to Rochester.
The Buffalo Sabres have made a roster move, as they have assigned defenseman Zach Metsa to their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Rochester Americans.
Metsa has been a nice surprise for the Sabres this season, as the 27-year-old blueliner has been making an impact when called upon. In his first 38 career NHL games this season with Buffalo, he has recorded two goals, four assists, six points, 28 blocks, and a plus-20 rating. However, with the Sabres' blueline being crowded, Metsa is now heading back to Rochester for the time being.
Metsa has played in 16 games this season with the Amerks, where he has recorded two goals, 13 assists, 15 points, and a plus-4 rating. With this, the AHL club will certainly be happy to have him back on their roster.
Metsa's most recent appearance for the Sabres was on March 22 against the Anaheim Ducks. The 5-foot-9 defenseman had two assists and a plus-3 rating over his last three games with the Sabres before being sent back down to Rochester.