Published Oct 06, 2025Last updated 59 minutes ago1 minute readColten Ellis of River Denys was placed on waivers by the St. Louis Blues on Sunday. CONTRIBUTED/LUCAS ARMSTRONG, SPRINGFIELD THUNDERBIRDS CONTRIBUTEDArticle contentA Cape Breton hockey player has landed with a new team in the NHL.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentGoaltender Colten Ellis of River Denys was claimed off waivers by the Buffalo Sabres on Monday afternoon.Article contentArticle contentEllis was placed on waivers by the St. Louis Blues, despite having a strong showing at the team’s main training camp. Ellis had originally signed a two-year contract extension with the Blues earlier this year.Article contentArticle contentLast season, the 24-year-old appeared in 42 games with the American Hockey League’s Springfield Thunderbirds, posting a 22-14-3-0 record along with a 2.63 goals-against average and a .922 save percentage along with three shutouts.Article contentAs for the Sabres, the team has several goaltenders now under contract beyond this season including Ellis, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, Devon Levi, Alex Lyon, Scott Ratzlaff and Topias Leinonen.Article contentAlexandar Georgiyev’s contract with the club expires at the end of the 2025-26 season. Other goaltenders in their system, not signed, include Ryerson Leenders, Samuel Meloche and Yevgeni Prokhorov.Article content
Cape Bretons Colten Ellis claimed off waivers by Buffalo Sabres
