The AHL affiliate team of the Buffalo Sabres, the Rochester Americans, has officially announced the suspension of defenseman Nicolas Savoie. This suspension is a result of Savoie's wish to return to school and pursue academic opportunities.
Rochester Americans Suspend Player as He Chooses to Pursue Academic Opportunities
The Americans have officially suspended Savoie. The intention behind that move is to terminate his contract, after the player requested to go back to school.