Matt Ellis assigned to PortlandSource: Sabres.com ‘Ellis (8/31/1981, 6’, 207 lbs.) played seven games with the Buffalo Sabres in the 2008-09 season, registering nine shots.’ Related posts: Sabres claim Matt Ellis off waivers Sabres claim LW Ellis from Kings Buffalo claims Ellis off waivers Sabres offer no defence to fend off Hurricanes Sabres sign D Pratt