Brandon Davidson News
Davidson was one of a few depth defensemen that the Sabres added on Friday. The 29-year-old played 12 NHL games with the Flames and Sharks in 2020, failing to record a point. Look for him to play for the Rochester Americans (AHL) in 2021.
Davidson has split his campaign between the NHL and AHL, picking up 20 points (3G / 17A) in 34 games with Stockton. During his time in the NHL he had no points in seven games, giving him just 23 points (9G / 14A) in 169 career games with the Oilers, Canadiens, Islanders, Blackhawks and Flames. Now he heads to his sixth team where it's unclear whether he'll report to the NHL or AHL.
Davidson, who has 20 points (3G / 17A) in 34 AHL games this season. With Mark Giordano out for at least one week, Davidson will serve as the Flames' No.7 defenseman.
Davidson appeared in three games with Calgary during his call-up but returns to the AHL with T.J. Brodie set to return to the lineup on Monday. Davidson has posted solid numbers in the AHL, scoring two goals with eight assists (10 points) in 10 games.
Davidson has had a tremendous start to the AHL season, posting 10 points (2G / 8A) in 10 games with the Heat. Davidson replaces Oscar Kylington on the roster but is expected to serve as the No.7 defensemen on Thursday.
Davidson recently cleared waivers but could remain with the Blackhawks after they traded Brandon Manning. Davidson has one assist and a minus-4 rating in seven games this season.
Davidson missed Wednesday’s game and will miss at least two more games after being placed on IR. Gustav Forsling will remain in the Blackhawks lineup on Frida with Davidson sidelined.
Davidson will be replaced by Gustav Forsling, who was recalled from Rockford on Tuesday. Davidson is listed as day-to-day.
Davidson has played in five of the last seven games, but is questionable to play on Wednesday. Gustav Forsling has been called up from Rockford (AHL) and could replace him in the lineup.
Davidson, 27, was in Chicago on a professional tryout and appears to have cracked their opening night roster. Davidson played for the Canadiens, Oilers and Islanders last year, compiling four goals and three assists (seven points) in 51 games. Davidson might be in the Blackhawks’ top-6, beating out Brandon Manning.
Davidson has missed the last three games with an undisclosed injury but will replace Dennis Seidenberg in the lineup tonight vs. the Blackhawks. Davidson has picked up just four goals and two assists (six points) in 44 games this season.
Davidson is on his third team of the season and has picked up three goals and two assists in 36 games with the Oilers and Canadiens. He was acquired from Edmonton before the deadline and will replace Sebastian Aho in Montreal as he draws in vs. his former team.
Davidson replaced Sekera during the second game of the Oilers back-to-back over the weekend but will head back up to the press box tonight with Sekera back in.
Davidson got back into the lineup on Tuesday but will serve as a healthy scratch for the third time in four games tonight. Matt Benning will take his place on the blueline.