Rodrigues played in the last five games, recording two assists and 13 shots, but will be replace by Patrik Berglund in the lineup on Friday. Rodrigues is still searching for his first goal to go along with six assists in 15 games this season.

Rodrigues, who has heated up recently, picking up four goals and five assists (nine points) in his last 11 games. With Rodrigues out, Kyle Okposo (personal) will draw back into the lineup in Florida.

Rodrigues has two assists in six games during his call-up, but returns to Rochester over the Sabres’ bye week. The 23-year-old has collected nine goals and 18 assists (27 points) in 44 games with Rochester this season.

Rodrigues was recalled yesterday in case Evander Kane couldn’t play and since Kane was good-to-go, Rodrigues has been returned to Rochester (AHL).

Rodrigues, 23, could draw into the lineup for a banged up Evander Kane on Thursday. Rodrigues has no points in two games with the Sabres this season, but has 27 points (9G / 18A) in 43 games with Rochester.

The Sabres have a number of forwards banged up, so Rodrigues earned his first call-up of the season. Rodrigues has picked up three goals and five assists (eight points) in 13 games with Rochester and tonight he will make his NHL season debut.

Rodrigues, 22, was 28 points (9G / 19A) in 68 games in his first professional hockey season. He spent four years at Boston University before going to the Rochester Americans this season.