Eakin (undisclosed) won't be in the lineup for Saturday's season finale versus the Penguins, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eakin will finish the year having totaled just seven points in 46 games. The 29-year-old forward shouldn't be expected to provide much offense in 2021-22, but he should remain a regular in Buffalo's bottom six next season.

Eakin is dealing with soreness and won't play Thursday versus Pittsburgh, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Sabres only have one game remaining following Thursday's contest, so Eakin could be done for the season. If that ends up being the case, he'll finish the year having tallied seven points while posting a minus-9 rating through 46 appearances.

Eakin registered a goal on four shots and added two blocks in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout win over the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

Eakin opened the scoring with just over four minutes left in the first period, finishing off a cross-ice setup from Jeff Skinner for his third goal of the year. Offense has been tough for Eakin to come by the past two seasons, but the Sabres will gladly take a goal on four shots and an 8-6 (57.1 percent) performance in the faceoff circle from their fourth-line center.

Eakin (personal) logged 9:40 of ice time and was kept off the scoresheet in Monday's 4-2 win over the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

Eakin, who had missed the previous two games following the birth of his child, returned to his bottom-six role centering the fourth line between Riley Sheahan and Drake Caggiula. The 29-year-old Eakin has two goals and four assists in 45 games in his first season with the Sabres.

Eakin (personal) participated in Monday's morning skate, paving the way for him to return to the lineup against the Islanders, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eakin had been away from the team to be with his wife after she gave birth, so his return to the facility suggests he's also ready to return to game action. He centered the fourth line in the morning skate and will likely take on an identical role in the evening's game.

Eakin (personal) didn't make the trip to Boston for the Sabres' two-game set with the Bruins, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eakin remained in Buffalo to be with his wife, who recently gave birth, so he'll miss the Sabres' next two games at a minimum. The 29-year-old forward's next chance to return to game action will arrive Monday versus the Islanders.

Eakin hasn't found the back of the net in his past 15 games.

EDGE Analysis

Eakin picked up two assists during those 15 contests, as his offensive woes have continued with Buffalo. The former 20-goal scorer has just one goal and three assists through 31 games this season.

Eakin lit the lamp in Tuesday's win over New Jersey.

EDGE Analysis

The marker was his first goal as a member of the Sabres. Through 16 games, he has just the one goal and single assist. His offense has largely been absent, and his two PIM, nine hits, 10 shots, and minus-5 rating shows he isn't providing much help in other areas. Hopefully finding the back of the net can spark some more production out of the 29-year-old.

Eakin notched an assist in Saturday's 4-3 shootout win over the Devils.

EDGE Analysis

The 29-year-old is just two seasons removed from a 22-goal, 41-point campaign, but his first season with the Sabres isn't exactly off to a flying start, as Saturday's point was his first in nine games. Eakin will continue to fill a checking role for Buffalo, and the team doesn't have enough wing depth to provide much fantasy upside for its third-line center.

Eakin signed a two-year contract worth $2.25 million AAV with the Sabres on Saturday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eakin peaked two seasons ago when he produced 22 goals and 19 assists over 78 games with the Golden Knights. He quickly fell back to earth last year, combining for five goals and 10 assists between the Golden Knights and the Jets. The 29-year-old is a good fit in Buffalo, as he plays a solid two-way game and can fill in on the power play in a pinch. With Jack Eichel and Eric Staal already on the roster, Eakin will spend the majority of his time in the bottom six.