While supplying players to the NHL team is the purpose of an American Hockey League team, the Amerks now don't have enough bodies for their own games.
The Sabres and Florida Panthers share the affiliation. While only 17 skaters and two goalies can dress for each game, each parent must supply at least 10 players and as many as 12.
On Sunday night the Amerks played with eight Buffalo-owned players and 11 from the Panthers. Because the Sabres were low on players, the Amerks dressed seven defensemen and 10 forwards. Jeremy Swanson played a few shifts at forward.
Under the terms of the affiliation agreement, the Sabres must find at least two more players before the Amerks play Wednesday at home against the San Antonio Rampage. Amerks president Steve Donner said Buffalo must bring in players if they fall below 10 for more than two games. There were only nine Buffalo players on the roster Friday and Saturday.
The Sabres have no other players under contract. Donner said that general manager Jody Gage will likely discuss replacements with the Sabres today.
The Panthers are willing to fill some gaps in the short term but can't raid the ECHL's Florida Everblades.
The Sabres and Florida Panthers share the affiliation. While only 17 skaters and two goalies can dress for each game, each parent must supply at least 10 players and as many as 12.
On Sunday night the Amerks played with eight Buffalo-owned players and 11 from the Panthers. Because the Sabres were low on players, the Amerks dressed seven defensemen and 10 forwards. Jeremy Swanson played a few shifts at forward.
Under the terms of the affiliation agreement, the Sabres must find at least two more players before the Amerks play Wednesday at home against the San Antonio Rampage. Amerks president Steve Donner said Buffalo must bring in players if they fall below 10 for more than two games. There were only nine Buffalo players on the roster Friday and Saturday.
The Sabres have no other players under contract. Donner said that general manager Jody Gage will likely discuss replacements with the Sabres today.
The Panthers are willing to fill some gaps in the short term but can't raid the ECHL's Florida Everblades.
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