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Marc-Andre Gragnani will be scratched.
With Gragnani held out of the lineup, the Sabres will place both Jordan Leopold and Tyler Myers on the power play. The Montreal native registered a goal and six points through 16 games.
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Miller in goal, Weber in for 17. Ruff said he had to get him in before he lost him.
Gragnani is out after putting up 3 points in 10 games.
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Sabres take Marc-Andre Gragnani off power play, insert Derek Roy at the point. Could open door for Mike Weber to make season debut.
Gragnani likely won't play tomorrow, allowing Mike Weber to make his season debut with the team. The rookie posted three assists over 10 games while struggling in his own end.
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Sabres sticking with same lineup vs. Habs. Gragnani in.
Through his first four games, Gragnani has one assist. Even though he struggled defensively, he will get to face his hometown team tonight.
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Marc-Andre Gragnani's power-play skills have given him the edge over fellow defenseman Mike Weber, so Gragnani will be in the lineup tonight when the Sabres open the regular season against Anaheim.
After leading the team in postseason points, coach Lindy Ruff can't keep Gragnani out of the lineup. Last season he produced a goal and three points over nine games and should approach 30 points if he finds a full-time role this campaign.
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Ehrhoff skating with Leopold and Gragnani.
Gragnani continues to vie for a roster spot. The 24-year-old proved himself capable of an NHL job with his one goal and seven points against the Flyers in the first round. With Jordan Leopold, Christian Ehrhoff and Tyler Myers all capable offensive defensemen, don't get too excited about Gragnani, yet.
After finishing the year in Buffalo and leading the team in points during the playoffs, he worked this summer to stay in peak form.
Gragnani looked like an excellent sleeper at the end of last season, prior to the Sabres signing Christian Ehrhoff and trading for Robyn Regehr. With the team already holding six NHL defenders, he will face an uphill battle for playing time.
The Sabres have brought Restricted free agent defenseman Marc-Andre Gragnani under terms with a one-year deal.