Varone was one of 10 players cut by the Sabres on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Varone will have to clear waivers before suiting up for AHL Rochester, but he is unlikely to be claimed. The reigning scoring champ in Rochester over the past two seasons, Varone is an effective scoring machine in the minors, but his lack of size and average defensive play works against him in the NHL. He'll certainly be one of Buffalo's call-ups should the need arise.