Kale Clague - NHL News & Rumors

Waived Sunday Clague was put on waivers Sunday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Impact Clague picked up three goals and 20 assists over 42 regular-season appearances with AHL Rochester in 2023-24. He could be a call-up option for the Sabres in 2024-25, assuming he passes through waivers and heads to the minors.

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Buffalo Clague signed a one-year, two-way contract with Buffalo on Friday, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports.

Impact Clague played only three games at the NHL level in 2023-24, picking up one assist. The 26-year-old spent most of the year with AHL Rochester, scoring three times while adding 20 assists in 42 contests.

JUNE 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Up from minors Clague was recalled from AHL Rochester on Friday.

Impact Clague has three goals, 23 points and 52 PIM in 42 contests with Rochester in 2023-24. He's also appeared in two games with Buffalo this season, recording an assist and two PIM in that span.

MARCH 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped to AHL Clague was reassigned to AHL Rochester on Sunday.

Impact Clague dressed in two games with Buffalo during his NHL stint, tallying one assist and averaging 10:12 of ice time. With Owen Power (hand) back from injured reserve, Clague was no longer needed at the top level.

FEBRUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Supplies apple in win Clague posted an assist in Friday's 2-1 win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact Clague was promoted to the parent club Monday, following Owen Power's placement on injured reserve due to a hand injury. There had been a fair amount of hype with Clague when the Kings took him in the second round (No. 51 overall) of the 2016 NHL Entry Draft, but the defenseman has since appeared in just 93 top-level contests between the Kings, Canadiens and Sabres, adding a pair of goals and 19 assists in a five-year span.

FEBRUARY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back with big club Clague was called up from AHL Rochester on Monday, per Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.

Impact In a corresponding move, Owen Power (hand) was moved to injured reserve. Clague will probably serve as an extra defender Monday versus Anaheim. He has picked up three goals, 23 points and 52 PIM in 41 AHL contests this campaign.

FEBRUARY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returned to AHL Clague was assigned to AHL Rochester on Saturday.

Impact Clague was a healthy scratch in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over the Wild before returning to the minors. The 25-year-old blueliner has three goals, 23 points and 52 PIM in 41 AHL contests this campaign.

FEBRUARY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated from minors Clague was recalled from AHL Rochester on Friday.

Impact Clague figures to serve as the seventh defenseman for the Sabres as they head to Minnesota on Saturday. The 2016 second-round pick has yet to get into an NHL game this season, instead playing 41 contests with the Americans in which he tallied three goals and 20 helpers. If he were to get into a game during this call-up, Clague would likely replace Ryan Johnson or Erik Johnson.

FEBRUARY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped to AHL Clague was reassigned to AHL Rochester on Monday.

Impact Clague was a healthy scratch for Monday's contest against San Jose. The 25-year-old has not made his season debut at the NHL level yet.

JANUARY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from AHL Clague was summoned from AHL Rochester on Monday.

Impact Clague has two goals and 17 points in 31 AHL contests this campaign. His call-up doesn't bode well for the availability of Mattias Samuelsson (upper body) for Monday's contest against San Jose. If Henri Jokiharju plays instead of Samuelsson Monday, Clague may serve as a healthy scratch.

JANUARY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on waivers Clague was placed on waivers for the purpose of reassignment to the AHL on Saturday, Chris Johnston of TSN reports.

Impact Clague resigned with Buffalo this offseason after tallying four assists in 33 games last year. If he clears waivers, the 25-year-old blueliner will likely begin the 2023-24 campaign as a depth option with AHL Rochester.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Buffalo Clague agreed to a one-year, two-way contract with Buffalo on Tuesday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Clague will remain with the Sabres despite not receiving a qualifying offer from the team this offseason. He contributed four assists, 24 shots on goal, 24 blocked shots and 24 hits in 33 games last year. It wouldn't be a surprise if Clague started the 2023-24 campaign in the minors.

JULY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not qualified by Buffalo Clague didn't get a qualifying offer from Buffalo, which will result in him becoming an unrestricted free agent Saturday, per Joe Yerdon of the Bleacher Report.

Impact Clague had four assists, 24 PIM, 24 shots, 24 hits and 24 blocks in 33 contests with Buffalo last season. At the AHL level, he provided a goal and six points in 14 games with Rochester.

JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns assist in finale Clague picked up an assist and a plus-3 rating in Buffalo's 5-2 win over Columbus on Friday.

Impact Clague got a chance to play in the team's regular-season finale after sitting for 10 straight contests as a healthy scratch. He concluded the 2022-23 campaign with four helpers, 24 shots on goal, 24 blocked shots and 24 hits in 33 appearances.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available to return Clague (lower body) is available to play in Thursday's matchup with Tampa Bay, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.

Impact It is unclear if Clague will return to the lineup after sitting out Tuesday's 6-3 loss to Toronto or be a healthy scratch. The decision will come closer to puck drop. If Clague does play, Jacob Bryson will probably be moved to the press box.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed day-to-day Clague is considered day-to-day with a lower-body injury, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports.

Impact Clague will miss Tuesday's game versus Toronto at a minimum with the lower-body injury he sustained during practice Monday. Clague is still undergoing further evaluation, so a more clear-cut timetable for his recovery could be established in the coming days.

FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hurt during practice Clague (undisclosed) was injured in Monday's practice and is being evaluated, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

Impact Clague had some trouble getting off the ice and limped down the tunnel. Coach Don Granato should be able to provide an update on the defenseman's status prior to Tuesday's game against Toronto. If Clague can't play, Jacob Bryson could enter the lineup.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vejmelka sharp in goal, Coyotes beat Sabres 4-1

Karel Vejmelka made 32 saves to lead the Arizona Coyotes to a 4-1 victory over the Buffalo Sabres

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Olofsson scores in OT as Sabres rally past Blackhawks 4-3

Victor Olofsson scored twice, including in overtime, and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

"I Can't Wait To Throw On This Jersey" | Defenseman Kale Clague Makes Buffalo Sabres Debut

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Canadiens' Alex Belzile, Kale Clague added to Montreal's long COVID-19 protocol list Montreal last played Jan. 1 but is not scheduled to play again until Jan. 12.

AUGUST 31, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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