What happened: Buffalo assigned Conor Sheary to Rochester on Sept. 30 pending waiver clearance. The move trims the camp roster during preseason ahead of the 2025-26 season.

Why it matters: The transaction keeps veteran depth in the organization if he clears waivers. A claim would remove that option before the opening-night roster is set.

What to watch: Clearance will determine whether Sheary reports to Rochester. Buffalo continues camp cuts toward the opener.