‘“It’s been a bit of a whirlwind,” Ellis said, sitting under his Sabres nameplate. “Last weekend was an emotional one, starting with the outdoor game, which was a great experience and very enjoyable game. To get a recall here was the icing on the cake. Any time I get to pull this jersey over my head there’s a lot of pride and thankfulness that goes along with it. I haven’t taken a day of my career for granted.”’