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Ducks' Derek Grant: Pens one-year deal

Perhaps the biggest news for fantasy owners regarding Grant's deal is that it is a one-way contract which will help keep him up in the NHL, rather than being sent back and forth between the minors. The 27-year-old's offensive production was limited last season as he garnered a mere four assists despite playing in 46 games with Buffalo and Nashville. Even if the center does make the 23-man roster, there is no guarantee he will see a significant increase in ice time compared to his 2016-17 average (9:45).

Sabres' Derek Grant: Assigned to AHL

After a great training camp and winning a roster spot, Grant has just three assists in 40 games with Buffalo. He was waived earlier in the year and claimed by Nashville, where he played six games before re-joining Buffalo after getting waived again. The fourth-line center has not made much of an impact on the ice or in fantasy.

Sabres' Derek Grant: Moves to IR

Based on the NHL's rules for retroactivity as it pertains to seven-day IR, Grant will be eligible to return Feb. 25 for a road game against the Avalanche -- the Sabres will be off until then anyway due to the bye. A product of Michigan State University, Grant is still looking for his first NHL goal, despite appearing in 86 career contests between the Senators, Flames, Predators and Sabres.

Sabres' Derek Grant: Likely out until after bye week

Given the timing of the bye week, Grant may just miss the two games against the Blues and Blackhawks and could be ready to go when the Sabres travel to Colorado to play the Avalanche on Feb. 25. Considering the 26-year-old is still looking for his first NHL goal, despite 80 career outings, fantasy owners are unlikely to be chomping at the bit to get him into the lineups.

Sabres' Derek Grant: Leaves Thursday's game with injury

The center hasn't been able to get much going offensively this year, with only four points in 45 games for Buffalo and Nashville. His current injury timeline isn't clear, but if it isn't too serious, he will get a chance to return Saturday against St. Louis.