NHL blocks Sabres' bid to send Grigorenko to AHLSource: AP ‘In reaching its decision, the league cited its agreement with the Canadian Hockey League preventing teams from assigning players with junior eligibility to the American Hockey League.’ Related posts: Myers will remain with Sabres Sabres, fans happy to have hockey back Buffalo’s long, cold winter finally gives way to playoffs Sabres average age likely to rise NHL, NHLPA reach agreement in principle on new CBA