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Matt Ellis

Buffalo Sabres

1981/08/31 30

6-0 212

Welland, Ont, Canada

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Year Team GP G A P +/- PIM PPG SHG GWG GTG SOG
2011-12 Sabres 46 3 3 6 -6 25 0 0 1 0 65

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Has decent two-way instincts. Works very hard to improve all facets of his game. Can play a sound crash-and-bang game at either wing or center.
Flaws
  • Needs to prove capable of keeping up with the pace of the NHL over the long haul. Lacks the offensive ability and overall skills to be more than a role player. Is a limited point producer.
Career Potential
  • Energy depth forward.
  • Awards2001Canadian Major Junior - Plus/Minus Award2001OHL - Plus/Minus Award

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

July 19, 2011 Re-signed as an unrestricted free agent by the by the Buffalo Sabres to a two-year two-way contract.
April 28, 2011 Assigned to Portland (AHL).
April 23, 2011 Recalled from Portland (AHL).
April 13, 2011 Assigned to Portland (AHL).
March 30, 2011 Recalled from Portland (AHL).
February 1, 2011 Assigned to Portland (AHL).
January 22, 2011 Recalled from Portland (AHL).
November 20, 2010 Assigned to Portland (AHL).
November 6, 2010 Recalled from Portland (AHL).
October 6, 2010 Assigned to Portland (AHL).
October 5, 2010 Placed on waivers by the Buffalo Sabres.
August 31, 2010 Re-signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Buffalo Sabres to a one-year contract.
April 26, 2010 Missed 3 playoff games (upper body injury).
April 21, 2010 Upper body injury, day-to-day.
July 9, 2009 Re-signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Buffalo Sabres to a one-year.
December 19, 2008 Recalled from Portland (AHL).
November 10, 2008 Assigned to Portland (AHL).
November 7, 2008 Placed on waivers by the Buffalo Sabres.
October 1, 2008 Claimed off waivers from the Los Angeles Kings.
February 21, 2008 Claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Kings.
December 1, 2007 Missed 3 games (headache).
November 24, 2007 Headache, day-to-day.
July 16, 2007 Re-signed by the Detroit Red Wings to a two-year contract.
May 3, 2007 Recalled from Grand Rapids (AHL).
March 22, 2007 Assigned to Grand Rapids (AHL).
February 24, 2007 Recalled from Grand Rapids (AHL).
January 27, 2007 Assigned to Grand Rapids (AHL).
January 26, 2007 Recalled from Grand Rapids (AHL).
December 26, 2006 Assigned to Grand Rapids (AHL).
December 18, 2006 Recalled from Grand Rapids (AHL).
September 26, 2006 Assigned to Grand Rapids (AHL).
September 29, 2005 Assigned to Grand Rapids (AHL).
August 24, 2005 Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the Detroit Red Wings to a two-year contract.
September 15, 2004 Assigned to Grand Rapids (AHL).
September 20, 2003 Assigned to Grand Rapids (AHL).
September 25, 2002 Assigned to Grand Rapids (AHL).
May 19, 2002 Signed as a free agent by the Detroit Red Wings to a three-year contract.

Trades

October 1, 2008 Claimed off waivers by the Buffalo Sabres off waivers from the Los Angeles Kings.
February 21, 2008 Claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Kinds from the Detroit Red Wings.
May 19, 2002 Signed as a free agent by the Detroit Red Wings.

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