Stafford was a heathy scratch for the Sabres last two games. He will return to the lineup tomorrow vs. the Panthers. He has just 11 points in 31 games this season after scoring 50 points in 80 games in 2011-12.
After scoring 31 goals in 62 games in 2010-11 and 50 or more points the past 2 seasons, Stafford has struggled to produce this season. He may be on his way out of Buffalo with the trade deadline coming next week.
After a brief stint on the fourth line, Stafford moves back up to the second line. The Milwaukee native has nine goals and 27 points on the season.
Stafford practiced with the third line. After scoring 31 last season he has only nine goals and 26 points in 54 games.
With Kassian out, Drew Stafford gets back into the lineup. He has eight goals and 23 points through 49 games.
Stafford is expected to play over the weekend. The scoring winger has eight goals and 23 points through 49 games.
Stafford is the mystery Sabre out of the lineup. The scoring winger has eight goals and 23 points through 49 games.
Stafford practiced on the third line and likely is able to draw back into the lineup tonight. The Milwaukee has four goals and 12 points in his first 22 games of the season but missed Saturday's tilt.
Stafford practiced on the third line and likely is able to draw back into the lineup soon. The Milwaukee has four goals and 12 points in his first 22 games of the season but missed Saturday's tilt.
Sounds like Stafford will not play tonight after all. Make sure to bench him across all formats.
Sounds like Stafford is 'Player X' aka the unknown, injured Sabres forward. The Milwaukee native is following up a 31-goal campaign with four goals and 12 points in 22 games. If he can't skate tonight, look for Paul Szczechura to take his place.
Stafford moves up to the top PP unit. The scoring forward has four goals and 11 points which is a far cry from his 31-goal output of last season. Hopefully a line change will give him a boost.
Stafford stays in the lineup after not practicing yesterday. Through his first six games, he scored two goals and five points, continuing his breakout season of last year.
Stafford looks safe to start for Saturday. No word yet on where he might line up.
Stafford did not practice today with Brad Boyes taking his spot on the second line. The Milwaukee native has battled injuries for a few years now so this injury could turn out to be long-term. Stay tuned for a further update on the 30-goal scorer.
