Houser was let go from his professional tryout agreement by the Sabres on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Houser has already agreed to terms on a one-year, minor-league deal with AHL Rochester, so the veteran backstop should link up with the Americans ahead of the upcoming season. Without a full NHL deal, Houser won't be eligible to be called up from the minors this year -- though he could sign a deal later in the season.

Houser will get the starting nod on the road against the Penguins on Tuesday, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Houser won't have much of a supporting cast in terms of NHL-caliber players, so fantasy managers may want to pursue other options for Tuesday's slate. The veteran backstop's time in Buffalo is almost certainly temporary, as he figures to join youngster Devon Levi with AHL Rochester after signing a two-way deal back in July.

Houser signed a one-year, two-way contract with Buffalo on Saturday, according to PuckPedia.

EDGE Analysis

Houser had a 2.80 GAA and a .906 save percentage in 21 AHL contests with Rochester last season. He's appeared in six career NHL games, posting a 2.97 GAA and a .917 save percentage over those contests.

Houser agreed to terms on a contract with Buffalo on Monday and was subsequently processed through waivers.

EDGE Analysis

Houser has signed a midseason, NHL-level deal with the Sabres for the third straight year. With AHL Rochester, the veteran netminder has made 14 appearances in which he's posted a 6-5-1 record and .903 save percentage. The decision to sign Houser, which will allow him to be recalled to Buffalo in the future, could be an indication that one of the other NHL-level goalies is about to be shipped out before Friday's trade deadline.

Houser was assigned to ECHL Cincinnati on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Houser backed up Dustin Tokarski in Friday's 3-2 win over the Blackhawks. The 29-year-old Houser won both of his appearances at the NHL level this season, but he'll likely spend the bulk of 2022-23 in the minors.

Houser was recalled from AHL Rochester on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Fellow goalie Aaron Dell was among the players sent down in a corresponding move. Dustin Tokarski played Thursday and Craig Anderson (undisclosed) may not be healthy enough to play, so Houser could get the start for Friday's season finale against Chicago. The Sabres have yet to announce their goalie for Friday's game.

Houser cleared waivers and was sent to AHL Rochester on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, the 29-year-old was not claimed off waivers. Houser is 2-0-0 with a .948 save percentage at the NHL level this season.

Houser (COVID-19 protocols) was placed on waivers Wednesday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

EDGE Analysis

Houser was competent in his most recent NHL appearance, stopping 30 of 33 shots on net in a 6-3 victory over Philadelphia on Jan. 22. Per NHL rules, the 29-year-old had to have cleared the league's virus protocols before being placed on waivers. He signed a one-year deal with the Sabres on Jan. 12 and could be reassigned to their AHL affiliate if he goes unclaimed.

Houser entered the NHL's COVID-19 protocols Friday.

EDGE Analysis

With Houser entering the league's virus protocols, the Sabres now have no healthy goaltenders on their roster, so at this point it isn't clear who will be between the pipes for Buffalo on Saturday against Arizona. Houser will need to submit two negative COVID-19 tests before rejoining the Sabres.

Houser turned aside 30 shots in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Flyers.

EDGE Analysis

The 29-year-old picked up his second win in as many starts this season as the Buffalo offense gave him plenty of support. Houser's 2.00 GAA and .948 save percentage are unsustainable -- he had a 2.98 GAA and .900 save percentage in the AHL prior to his promotion -- but until the Sabres get healthier in the crease, he should keep earning starts.