Brayden McNabb will start the year in the AHL. The Sabres sent him and 19 others to Rochester with the lockout about to start. McNabb had a goal and eight points in 25 games last year.

Although Brayden McNabb will probably start the 2012-13 season in the minors, he's still holding out hope going into training camp. "I know I can play in the NHL and I believe in myself," McNabb said. "[The AHL] is not what I want. ... I'm going out still trying to prove myself and I'm going to work as hard as I can and do what I can to try to make this team." The problem is that the Sabres already have eight defensemen signed to one-way contracts, so the odds are heavily stacked against McNabb. That being said, he might join the team at some point as an injury replacement.

Brayden McNabb will remain in the Sabres' lineup against visiting Toronto tonight. Coach Lindy Ruff thought the rookie defenseman looked good against the Leafs on Saturday and will be rewarded with a spot in the lineup for tonight's critical game. McNabb has had a couple of stints with the Sabres this season and is 1-4-5 in 22 games.

Brayden McNabb has been called up by the Buffalo Sabres. McNabb has five goals and 28 points in 43 AHL games this season. He's got plenty of offensive potential, but he has just five points in 21 career contests with Buffalo.

Brayden McNabb has been returned to AHL Rochester. The Sabres will get Tyler Myers back from his suspension on Wednesday, so McNabb has concluded his time as the club's emergency callup. The 21-year-old rearguard suited up for one game during Myers' three-game ban.

Brayden McNabb has been summoned from the minors. The 21-year-old blueliner has suited up in 20 NHL games this season. He has posted one goal, five points and 42 hits in those appearances. McNabb was brought up to help fill in for Tyler Myers, who will begin serving his three-game suspension on Wednesday night.

Brayden McNabb has been reassigned to the minors after being cleared to return from a concussion. He has been out of action since Jan. 13 and may get another crack in the NHL before the end of the year. Coach Lindy Ruff said that McNabb needs to play big minutes and get back into game shape and he'll get that in the minors.

Brayden McNabb practiced with his teammates for the first time on Monday since he sustained a concussion on Jan. 13. He may be alright to return by this weekend. McNabb has already missed six games and he isn't expected to play on Tuesday in Montreal.

Brayden McNabb was activated from the IL on Saturday January 28.

Brayden McNabb (concussion) has resumed skating. The rookie blueliner has been sidelined since Jan. 13 with a concussion. McNabb has been credited with 42 hits, 25 blocked shots, five points and 10 penalty minutes in 20 appearances with the Sabres this campaign.