BUFFALO, N.Y. (September 15, 2012) --- Buffalo Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier today announced the team has signed center Tyler Ennis to a two-year contract.

"Tyler is a very important part of our offense and we are very happy to have him signed," Regier said. "He has progressed as a player over the past few seasons and we are excited to see his growth, both as a person and professional, in the years to come."

Ennis (5'9", 172 lbs., 10/6/89) led the Sabres with a plus-11 rating in 2011-12 and tallied 34 points (15+19) through 48 games.