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The Sabres appear to be readying Christian Ehrhoff's exit from Buffalo.

TSN Hockey Insider Bob McKenzie said Sunday that the Sabres have initiated compliance buyout procedures on the German defender.

He added that the buyout has not yet become official just yet but that the team has begun the process.

Ehrhoff scored six goals and added 27 assists in 79 games with the Sabres in 2013-14.

The 31-year-old has seven years remaining on a 10-year deal he signed with the Sabres prior to the 2011-12 season worth an average annual value of $4 million.

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