BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Sabres signed free agent center Matt Ellis on Thursday to a one-year deal.

Ellis joined the Sabres just before last season after being claimed off waivers from the Los Angeles Kings. In 45 games for Buffalo, he scored a career-high seven goals and registered a career-high 12 points.

The 27-year-old, who's also spent time with Detroit, has 20 points in 115 career NHL games.

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