Sabres' Daniel Catenacci: Cut from camp, headed to AHL

Catenacci and 16 others have been cut from camp and sent to AHL Rochester, The Buffalo News reports.

Analysis:

Catenacci was disappointing in his second pro season, scoring just 12 goals with a minus-20 rating in 50 games with Rochester and failing to register a point in 11 games with the Sabres last year. The gritty, two-way winger still lacks size and consistency, which has been an ongoing issue since he turned pro after a very impressive major junior career. The cut should come to no surprise since Catenacci was facing an uphill battle for a roster spot, but a top-six role should be waiting for him in Rochester. The Sabres signed him to a one-year extension this past summer, and will give him another chance if he plays well.