Tyler Ennis News

Ennis (upper-body) is expected to return to the Sabres lineup on Wednesday.

Ennis has missed the last two games, but will be back in the lineup tonight vs. the Maple Leafs. Ennis comes into play with two goals and three assists in his last six games prior to getting injured. With Ennis back in, Tim Schaller will be come out of the lineup.

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Ennis (groin) is expected to return to the Sabres lineup on Tuesday.

Ennis has missed the last two games, but practiced on Monday and is expected to play tonight in Tampa Bay. With the Sabres just ripping their team apart, Ennis is the one of a few players who still have a little to offer in fantasy circles. He has 15 goals and 18 assists (33 points) in 61 games this season.

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The Sabres signed Tyler Ennis to a five-year extension worth $23 million.

Ennis, 24, had 21 goals and 22 assists (43 points) in 80 games with the Sabres last season. His 43 points were good for second on the team, but was somewhat of a down year after a strong season in lockout shortened year. The Sabres have beefed up their lineup this offseason, which should help the likes of Ennis and Cody Hodgson in 2014-15.

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Ennis (lower-body) is on the ice for the Sabres' morning skate.

Ennis missed Wednesday's game after suffering a minor injury on a hit in the third period of Tuesday's contest. His presence at the morning skate is a good sign that he could be back in the lineup tonight vs. the Sharks. Ennis has 14 goals and 16 assists (30 points) in 58 games this season.

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Ennis (undisclosed) was given a maintenance day today, but should play tomorrow.

"He just tweaked a little something last night, nothing serious," said head coach Ted Nolan. Ennis scored a goal in 14:44 TOI last night and now has goals in back-to-back games. He has four goals and eight points in 23 games.

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Simmonds hit Ennis into the boards from behind; Ennis did not return.

Coach Ron Rolston said "Tyler Ennis is doing okay, just has a nice 'zipper' on his head from the stitches," the Sabres tweeted after the game. Monitor Ennis' availability for tomorrow's game vs. the Rangers.

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