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• Brandon Davidson: Heading to KHL

  Rotowire Aug 31, 2022

  Davidson signed a two-year deal with Kunlun Red Star of the KHL on Wednesday. Davidson last played in the NHL in 2020-21, appearing in six games for the Sabres, his seventh organization. The 31-year-old logged six points in 23 games with AHL Rochester last year. Given his age and lack of production in the minors, it's possible his NHL tenure is over.

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• Sabres' Brandon Davidson: Hits waivers

  Rotowire Oct 8, 2021

  Davidson was waived by the Sabres on Friday, Sportsnet's Chris Johnston reports. Davidson drew into six games with Buffalo last season, going scoreless while posting a minus-4 rating over that span. The 30-year-old blueliner will likely have a similar role in 2021-22, so he won't be a viable fantasy option.

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• Sabres' Brandon Davidson: Rejoins Buffalo on one-year deal

  Rotowire Jul 28, 2021

  Davidson re-signed with the Sabres on a one-year contract Wednesday. Davidson played in just six games for the Sabres last season, posting seven shots on goal and four penalty minutes while going without a point for the second consecutive season. He's never been a big offensive threat and seems unlikely to factor into most fantasy leagues next season.

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• Sabres' Brandon Davidson: Rises to taxi squad

  Rotowire Apr 8, 2021

  Davidson was promoted to Buffalo's taxi squad Thursday. Davidson will be on hand as an emergency option for Thursday's game versus New Jersey. He's gone scoreless through six NHL appearances this season.

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• Sabres' Brandon Davidson: Back to bus league

  Rotowire Apr 7, 2021

  Davidson was assigned to AHL Rochester on Wednesday. Davidson has drawn into Buffalo's lineup six times this year, going scoreless while posting a minus-4 rating over that span. He'll likely continue to bounce between levels down the stretch.

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• Sabres' Brandon Davidson: Rises from AHL

  Rotowire Apr 3, 2021

  Davidson was recalled from AHL Rochester to the taxi squad Saturday. Davidson dropped to the minors Friday but was recalled Saturday. The 29-year-old will add depth on the Sabres' blue line for the time being, but he's not expected to enter the lineup much.

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• Sabres' Brandon Davidson: Shifts to AHL affiliate

  Rotowire Apr 2, 2021

  Davidson was reassigned to AHL Rochester on Friday. Davidson has made six top-level appearances this year, going scoreless while posting a minus-4 rating. He'll likely continue to bounce between levels down the stretch.

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• Sabres' Brandon Davidson: Moves to taxi squad

  Rotowire Mar 18, 2021

  Davidson was assigned to the taxi squad Thursday. Davidson won't play in Thursday's game against the Bruins. The 29-year-old blueliner has made six NHL appearances this year, recording seven shots on net and 14 hits.

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• Sabres' Brandon Davidson: Surfaces on active roster

  Rotowire Mar 16, 2021

  Davidson was promoted to the active roster Tuesday. Henri Jokiharju was also promoted with Davidson, and one of the two blueliners -- or both -- will draw into the lineup for Tuesday's matchup against the Devils. Davidson has yet to post a point through five NHL games this year, though he has dished out 10 hits.

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• Sabres' Brandon Davidson: Shuffles to taxi squad

  Rotowire Mar 15, 2021

  Davidson was designated for the taxi squad Monday. Davidson won't play in Monday's game against the Capitals. The Alberta native has suited up in just five NHL games this season, providing no points and 10 hits.

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• Sabres' Brandon Davidson: Bumps to active roster

  Rotowire Mar 13, 2021

  Davidson was promoted to the active roster Saturday. Davidson is now eligible to play in Saturday's game versus the Penguins. The 29-year-old has geared up in four games this season, recording seven hits and a minus-3 rating.

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• Sabres' Brandon Davidson: Drops to taxi squad

  Rotowire Mar 9, 2021

  Davidson was designated for the taxi squad Tuesday. In a corresponding move, Henri Jokiharju was promoted from the taxi squad and is expected to play in Tuesday's game versus the Flyers. Davidson played in four games over the last month, producing five shots on net, seven hits and two blocks.

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• Sabres' Brandon Davidson: Jumps to active roster

  Rotowire Mar 7, 2021

  Davidson was promoted to the active roster Sunday. Davidson is now available for Sunday's game versus the Islanders. It's unclear if he'll draw into the lineup, and fantasy players shouldn't be too concerned anyway. The 29-year-old has no points and a minus-1 rating through three games this year.

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• Sabres' Brandon Davidson: Moves to taxi squad

  Rotowire Mar 1, 2021

  Davidson was designated for the taxi squad Monday. Davidson logged 16:17 of ice time during Sunday's loss to the Flyers. The 29-year-old will join Jacob Bryson on the taxi squad, and one of the two blueliners likely will be promoted for Tuesday's road contest versus the Rangers.

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• Sabres' Brandon Davidson: Moves to active roster

  Rotowire Feb 28, 2021

  Davidson was promoted to the active roster ahead of Sunday's game versus the Flyers. Davidson has played two games for the Sabres this year, but he could take the place of Jacob Bryson, who was designated for the taxi squad, in Sunday's game. Fantasy managers shouldn't have Davidson on their radar regardless.

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• Sabres' Brandon Davidson: Goes to taxi squad

  Rotowire Feb 23, 2021

  Davidson was assigned to the taxi squad Tuesday. Davidson logged 14:25 of ice time in Monday's 3-2 loss to the Islanders, firing three shots on net and dishing out two hits. The 29-year-old will sit out Tuesday. He should stick around with the big club following news that Jake McCabe (knee) is out for the year and Will Borgen (forearm) is out 6-to-8 weeks.

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• Sabres' Brandon Davidson: Bumps to active roster

  Rotowire Feb 22, 2021

  Davidson was promoted from the taxi squad ahead of Monday's game versus the Islanders. Davidson will play in his second NHL game of the season. Moreover, he'll make his case to stay in the lineup moving forward, as fellow left-shooting defenseman Jake McCabe (knee) is out for the year.

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• Sabres' Brandon Davidson: Shifts to taxi squad

  Rotowire Feb 16, 2021

  Davidson was reassigned to the Sabres' taxi squad Tuesday. Jake McCabe has been removed from the NHL's COVID-19 protocols list and is eligible to play Tuesday against the Islanders, so Buffalo is no longer in need of Davidson's services on the back end. The 29-year-old logged 11:36 of ice time in his season debut Monday against the Isles.

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• Sabres' Brandon Davidson: Recalled from taxi squad

  Rotowire Feb 15, 2021

  Davidson was added to the active roster and could make his season debut in Monday's game against the Islanders. Davidson should make his season debut as about half of the Sabres' blue line is still on the COVID-19 protocol list. The 29-year-old hasn't scored an NHL point since the 2018-19 season and will head back to the taxi squad once Buffalo's roster is healthy.

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• Sabres' Brandon Davidson: Hits waivers

  Rotowire Jan 10, 2021

  Buffalo placed Davidson on waivers Sunday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports. Davidson is 29 years old and has a ton of NHL experience, most recently with the Sharks in 2019-20, so he'll be a prime candidate for the Sabres' taxi squad assuming he passes through waivers. The 2010 sixth-round pick has amassed nine goals, 23 points and 78 PIM in 174 career NHL appearances over the past seven seasons.

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