Buffalo Sabres veteran netminder Craig Anderson is set to make his first start since Nov. 2 on Saturday night against the Arizona Coyotes, head coach Don Granato announced.

The 40-year-old has been sidelined for almost three months with an upper-body injury. In his six appearances for the Sabres this season, he registered a 2.5 goals-against average and a .921 save percentage.

Granato doesn't have information on who will back Anderson up, according to beat reporter Paul Hamilton.

Buffalo placed goaltender Aaron Dell on waivers Saturday afternoon.

The 32-year-old is serving a three-game suspension for interference after he injured Ottawa Senators forward Drake Batherson during Tuesday's contest.

Dell struggled mightily this season, holding an .893 save percentage and 4.03 goals-against average in 12 appearances.

Buffalo's crease has been rocked by injuries all season, to the extent that former NHL goalie Roberto Luongo jokingly suggested he'd step back between the pipes.

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