McCabe (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports. McCabe was held out of practice Monday and Tuesday for what was believed to be maintenance purposes, but the roster move suggests the Sabres might have been concealing something. More details about his injury should emerge in the coming days, but it looks like McCabe will be out for at least the Sabres' season opener Thursday vs. the Blue Jackets.

McCabe scored a goal and played 23:16 in Friday's 6-4 loss to Toronto. It was a classic McCabe play. After gathering a bouncing puck off a broken breakout by the Leafs, McCabe calmly skated towards the goal, settled the puck, toe-dragged an on-his-knees Petter Granberg, and sniped it top shelf right under the crossbar over James Reimer's left shoulder. McCabe's offensive instincts and wrist shot are some of his strengths and also led the team in time on ice. He is obviously impressing the coaching staff despite coming into camp with just seven games of pro experience. The 20-year-old defenseman is on track to crack Buffalo's lineup. He could also feature on Buffalo's second power play unit.

McCabe (undisclosed) is a game-time decision for Saturday's prospect game against the Rangers. The team didn't specify what was bothering McCabe, but it doesn't appear to be anything serious. If he's in the lineup, the NHL Prospect Tournament is a good chance to get a look at McCabe, who is expected to be a fixture on the Sabres blue line for years to come.

Jake McCabe will play for the United States in World Hockey Championships in May. He played in seven games with the Sabres at the end of the year after playing three seasons with the University of Wisconsin. McCabe was a second-round pick of the Sabres in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.

Jake McCabe recorded his first NHL point in Sunday's season finale. He earned an assist and logged a personal high 16:25 of ice time against the Islanders on Sunday. McCabe skated in seven games with the Sabres after he joined the team in April out of college. Look for him to share time between Buffalo and AHL Rochester next season.

Jake McCabe skated in his first NHL game Thursday night against the St. Louis Blues. "I liked him," said coach Ted Nolan. "He got a little tight at the end, probably nervous, but he played well for his first game. To come into the National Hockey League and playing against arguably one of the best teams in the league, it was a good first impression." McCabe logged 16:20 of ice time and he was credited with one hit. He signed his first pro deal out of college on Wednesday.

Buffalo signed college prospect Jake McCabe to a three-year, entry-level deal on Wednesday and he's expected to make his NHL debut in Thursday's game versus St. Louis. He chose to turn pro instead of heading back to the University of Wisconsin for his senior season. McCabe had eight goals and 25 points in 36 games this past campaign. The 20-year-old blueliner was selected by Buffalo in the second round of the 2012 draft.