BUFFALO, N.Y. (November 24, 2011) --- Buffalo Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier announced today that forward Zack Kassian has been recalled from the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League.
Kassian (6’3”, 228 lbs., 1/24/91), who is playing in his rookie AHL season, has played 18 games for the Americans this season and leads the team with 14 points (7+7).
The Windsor, Ontario native was selected by Buffalo in the first round (13th overall) of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. He played in three games during the 2010-11 season for the Portland Pirates as they advanced to the Division Finals of the Calder Cup Playoffs.