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Kevin Porter: Hired to coach Baby Pens
Kevin Porter will end his playing career and join AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton as an assistant coach.Porter was selected by the Coyotes in the fourth round of the 2004 NHL Draft and went on to appear in 249 games for Arizona, Colorado, Buffalo and Pittsburgh. In those contests, the 34-year-old Detroit native garnered 29 goals on 268 shots, 29 helpers and 60 PIM while averaging 12:38 of ice time.
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Sabres' Kevin Porter: Assigned to AHL affiliate
Buffalo assigned Kevin Porter (lower body) to AHL Rochester on Sunday, TSN reports.Porter missed Friday's exhibition match against the Maple Leafs due to a lower-body injury, but his assignment to the Buffalo Sabres' minor-league affiliate indicates he's already overcome that issue. The 33-year-old hasn't appeared in an NHL contest since 2016-17 and will spend the entirety of the upcoming season with Rochester.
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Sabres' Kevin Porter: Out with lower-body injury
Kevin Porter (lower body) has been ruled out of Friday's matchup with Toronto, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.The Buffalo Sabres have yet to release any details regarding a potential timetable for Porter's return, but he'll miss Friday's contest at a minimum. The Michigan native hasn't seen regular-season NHL ice time since appearing in two games for Pittsburgh in the 2016-17 season. Porter has appeared in 124 games for AHL Rochester over the last two campaigns, logging 81 points (27 goals, 54 assists).
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Sabres' Kevin Porter: Descends to minors
Kevin Porter was reassigned to AHL Rochester on Sunday.The 32-year-old pivot was called up less than a week ago, but he didn't suit up for a game. Porter has played well in minors this season, compiling 16 goals and 40 points in 64 games, and he'll look to lead AHL Rochester through the Calder Cup Playoffs.
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Sabres' Kevin Porter: Finally gets call-up to big stage
Kevin Porter was recalled from AHL Rochester on Tuesday.The Swords have called up Porter for the first time since he signed a two-year, two-way contract with the club last July. He turned 32 years old in March and is getting his second look with the Buffalo Sabres after playing for them between 2012-14. There's no fantasy value here, but he's recorded 29 goals and 29 assists over 249 career contests between the Coyotes, Penguins and Sabres.
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Sabres' Kevin Porter: Shuffling back to Buffalo
Kevin Porter signed a two-year, two-way deal with the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.At 31, Porter is simply a journeyman available to provide depth, but he has a history from his time in Pittsburgh with new Sabres GM Jason Botterill and he'll head back to the Buffalo organization, where he spent two seasons earlier in the decade. Porter will slot in as either a fourth or fifth center with the big club, or in a leadership role for Buffalo's AHL squad in Rochester.
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Penguins' Kevin Porter: Headed back to minors
Kevin Porter was demoted to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Monday.After signing a new deal with the Pittsburgh Penguins in the offseason, Porter managed to see the ice in only the final two games of the year. The center hasn't scored a goal in an NHL contest since he was with Buffalo during the 2012-13 campaign. A veteran presence with the Baby Pens, Porter is third in scoring on the team with 11 goals and 35 helpers. While coach Mike Sullivan seems comfortable relying on young players, bringing up an experienced player like Porter might be the preferred option, if needed, given the importance of the playoffs.
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Penguins' Kevin Porter: Promoted from minors
Kevin Porter was recalled from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Saturday.Porter, who won the Hobey Baker Award with the University of Michigan in 2008, is lauded for his work on the penalty kill. He gives the Pittsburgh Penguins another starting option down the middle with Evgeni Malkin (shoulder) ruled out for Saturday's contest against the Maple Leafs and just one more game after that remaining in the regular season.
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Penguins' Kevin Porter: Will toil in minors
The Pittsburgh Penguins sent Kevin Porter to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Tuesday, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.The veteran cleared waivers and will start the season with the Baby Pens. Porter collected three assists in 41 games for Pittsburgh in 2015-16 before undergoing season-ending surgery.
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Penguins' Kevin Porter: Placed on waivers
Kevin Porter was waived by the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday for the purpose of reassignment, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.Porter was expected to play a bigger role for the Pens last season before being sidelined by injuries. The 30-year-old saw his spot on the depth chart filled by the likes of veteran Matt Cullen, and youngsters Tom Kuhnhackl and Bryan Rust. If Porter clears waivers, he will be reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton where he can provide some much needed veteran leadership.
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