The Buffalo Sabres will start the season with Alex Lyon as their starting goaltender and recent waiver claim Colten Ellis as their backup. Ellis was claim from the St. Louis Blues on Monday, which was followed quickly by the Sabres placing veteran Alexandar Georgiev on waivers. The former Rangers, Avs, and Sharks goalie cleared on Wednesday, and will likely be assigned to the AHL Rochester Americans, who open their regular season on Friday against the Toronto Marlies at Blue Cross Arena.
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