The 6-foot-6 Greenway's size, physicality and penalty killing abilities are unique skill sets on this roster and made him attractive to other teams as well in advance of Friday's NHL trade deadline.

The Sabres are on their second winless streak of five or more games this season, and eighth under GM Kevyn Adams.

The forward signed a 2-year contract extension on Wednesday. TAMPA – Jordan Greenway was his usual exuberant self as he took the ice for the Buffalo Sabres’ morning skate at Amalie Arena on Thursday, less than 24 hours after signing a two-year contract extension worth an average annual value of $4 million.

The puck drops between the Sabres and Lightning at 7 p.m. Here’s what you need to know in the meantime. Sabres coach Lindy Ruff shook up the defense pairs during the loss to the Sharks. Mattias Samuelsson joined a defense pair with Rasmus Dahlin while Bowen Byram spent time alongside Owen Power.