Arrivals: forwards Jack Quinn, JJ Peterka and Peyton Krebs; defensemen Owen Power, Mattias Samuelsson and Oskari Laaksonen; goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen. (from, Sabres pleased with their draft haul, from Owen Power to a run on Russians: I think we took a big stepThe Athletic, 07/25/21), Related: Sabres Owen Power Pick Makes Prospect Pool on Defense Even Deeper. Following the trade of Jack Eichel to the Las Vegas Knights, here is the status of the Buffalo Sabres' draft picks for 2022: From Vegas, top 10 protected (in Eichel trade, see note below), From Florida, top 10 protected (in Sam Reinhart trade). He and fellow 2021 second-rounder Aleksandr Kisakov may be ready to test their skills in the NHL by then. But the Sabres have legitimately stocked their organization this time. Adams filled the roster with short-term free agents last offseason. Another Trade, Insiders! Parting with either one should only be considered if the return is significant. Thompson and Bjork are scheduled to be UFAs unless they negotiated long-term extensions. Plus, I can't imagine many players were chomping at the bit to sign in Buffalo. When the team has developed into a contender, thats when spending to the cap makes more sense and ownership will need to show a willingness to open the checkbook. * If Vegas does not pick in the top 10 Vegas will send its first-round pick in 2022 and second-round pick in 2023 to Buffalo and Sabres will send their 2023 third-round pick to Vegas. We know our game. He was ranked 24th overall by Patrick Bacons NHL equivalency model, as he has a 32 percent chance of becoming an NHL player. He responded by saying, it would be an honor to play for them and to get drafted by them. Returning: forwards Skinner, Tuch, Mittelstadt, Quinn, Peterka and Krebs; defensemen Dahlin, Jokiharju and Power. The left-winger from Finland had a respectable rookie season, putting up five goals and 27 points in 30 games for the Remparts last season. He pressures puck carriers well and kills penalties. For the second time in the last four years, the Sabres hold the No. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. The veterans such as Tuch and Mittelstadt will be only 28 and 25, respectively. So what are their options to add? Rosn is currently playing games for Sweden at the World Junior Summer Showcase. The Sabres dont want to fill their roster with too many costly veterans that could block those players from ice time. His game has a lot of pace to it, which should translate to higher levels. The Buffalo Sabres will have three first-round selections in the upcoming 2022 NHL Draft. In a sentence, Nadeau projects as a hardworking bottom-six NHL winger whose skating will be tested at higher levels. Matthew Fairburn is a staff writer for The Athletic covering the Buffalo Sabres. The Sabres selected Tyson Kozak with their final pick in the draft. "I think Owen Power will probably go No. Time to move on, Buffalo Sabres trade Jack Eichel to Vegas Golden Knights, Sabres' depth, talent at forward strengthened by adding Alex Tuch, Peyton Krebs, Eichel memories: A look back at the Buffalo career of Captain Jack after trade to Vegas Golden Knights, 'Vegas Baby:' Jack Eichel exits Sabres in latest blockbuster move by GM Kevyn Adams, Former Buffalo Bills QB Frank Reich at NFL combine. Bacons model takes into account point production from various leagues and uses comparable seasons from past players. One is Kyle Okposo, who just turned 34, but also just had his first 20-goal season as a Sabre. Who are the best teams in NHL history to miss the playoffs? There was the expectation that the Sabres could potentially battle for the No. Kucherov is riding an 11-game point streak vs. the Sabres (11-10-21) and has points in 20 of the last 21 meetings. He is great on the power play and can create chances at even strength with his stickhandling and vision. Sharks Adams may not go full Murray, but that doesnt mean a sensible hockey trade is off the table in the first round. WebBuffalo Sabres NHL trade history. So, to keep bringing in people to bump them out and they dont get that experience means they dont develop and it may stunt their development.. He is looking to crack Russias lineup at the U20 Worlds this upcoming season. {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}, Sabres place Alex Tuch on injured reserve; top-line winger's status is uncertain, Paula's Donuts to move Clarence store that faced backlash for tax breaks to Amherst, Nebraska cheerleader competes by herself at state competition, but crowd doesn't let her feel alone. It turned out to be the best move of all, not to make any big moves, Granato said. Like the netminders, Rosen, Bloom and Nadeau will have benefitted from a season in Rochester by 2024. But the organization seems to be in a They own three first-round picks in the 2022 draft. But he could also handle the job for a season while Alex Tuch gets to further establish himself in Buffalo. The safest pick in the draft, as he was the projected first-overall pick for the entire season. Sabres trade for defensive depth in Stillman with Vancouver. Without him, the defense is spread thin. We have to be really disciplined and careful as we put this together.. 1 pick. BUFFALO, N.Y. The Buffalo Sabres trade deadline conundrum was on full display in their 5-3 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). He thrived in a similar situation on Sunday but struggled in this game. The lack of pace in his game hurts him in transition both ways. The league will be returning to a regular schedule next season, so Kozak will get the chance to play more games.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'thehockeywriters_com-large-mobile-banner-2','ezslot_8',831,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-thehockeywriters_com-large-mobile-banner-2-0'); Tyson Kozak, welcome to the Sabres! There is risk involved, but Adams showed faith in the teams Russian scouting last summer. He needs to work on his speed if he wants to play at the professional level. There are only five guys inked for 2023-24. Draft picks touted as future Sabres during the past decade are toiling in the ECHL or out of hockey completely. Adams was in the same position last offseason and elected instead to give out the "Buffalo Special" a bunch of one-year contracts under $1 million. Powers offensive toolkit wont jump out immediately to you, but a 6-foot-6 defenseman who can skate at the NHL level and move the puck well is a major asset. The Kings yesterday traded away their long-term goalie Jonathan Quick to Columbus Blue Jackets, picking up Joonas Korpisalo in return. The Sabres hope at least one of the goalies will have ascended to No. Isak Rosen is poised to pace Swedens junior team. According to Natural Stat Trick, Power led the Sabres with three turnovers. With the final pick of the fifth round, the Sabres selected Viljami Marjala from Quebec Remparts of the QMJHL. He also suited up for two games with the Redhawks and will look to take a bigger step forward next season. Rangers The team is in a much better position than people expected, especially after getting Tuch and Peyton Krebs in the Eichel trade. The center from Sweden spent time in two different leagues, playing for the Malmo Jr of the Sweden J20 SuperElit, and the Malmo Redhawks of the SHL. The Washington Capitals are continuing to be sellers, as they have now traded Lars Eller to the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for a 2025 second-round pick. It was reported that the Sabres were very high on William Eklund, but they valued Power more as a player. We, as an organization, just make sure we keep moving forward. Stiven Sardarian, RW (No. The Sabres possess 14 players drafted in the first or second round since 2017. He also played in the MHL in 2020-21, where he scored 36 goals and 73 points in 71 games for MHK Dynamo Moskva. He had five shutouts and a .921 save percentage while playing in 57 games this season. #LetsGoBuffalo pic.twitter.com/ldTCaYO6Ok. Not a lot of lessons The new RFAs for 2024-25 are scheduled to include Power, Quinn, Krebs, Peterka, Mittelstadt, Dahlin, Jokiharju and Johnson, so the Sabres better have plenty of cap space available. By virtue of our age, by virtue of our young skill, were not in a situation where were desperate to make a big move. But the organization seems to be in a good spot. But like those second-round picks, the return needs to be worth it. The Sabres have just 11 NHL players under contract for next season. Blues Many draft experts were impressed with their selections in all seven rounds. The Kraken are likely heading to the playoffs, but Carson Soucys name has come up in trade talks because hes in the final season of his contract and has value as a 28-year-old, proven defenseman. The lineup could feature young players like Jack Quinn, Peyton Krebbs and JJ Peterka on their entry-level contracts. There could be room to add another defenseman to the bunch, too. The Sabres have significant salary cap space to play with, but Adams is not expected to overpay future assets for a rental piece. Penguins As expected, Luukkonen is learning plenty as the Amerks workhorse. When Adams selected Quinn ahead of other The Sabres recently signed 2021 draft pick Aleksandr Kisakov to an entry-level contract. WebFuture Draft Pick Status Select Team Select team Avalanche Blackhawks Blue Jackets Blues Bruins Canadiens Canucks Capitals Coyotes Devils Ducks Flames Flyers Hurricanes Outside of that top tier of prospects, the Sabres also have Isak Rosen and Noah Ostlund, first-round picks in 2021 and 2022, respectively. After handing out a bunch of one-year deals last summer, there are a number of Sabres hitting free agency in 2022. This draft is considered unpredictable by those who have studied the prospects closely. There is light at the end of the tunnel. But his strong U18 worlds reminded you of his underage season. Aleksandr Kisakov, LW (No. Head coach Don Granato has made this team an extremely tough opponent to play night in and night out since he arrived late in the 2020-21 season. The young defense continues to get stronger with the addition of Johnson. But hell have other suitors. The additions of Power and Quinn alone would be tantalizing, but Krebs and Peterka could also make an immediate impact. So how will they spend it? 8. The Sabres will be without Alex Tuch for multiple weeks. But if you just look at recent history withCale Makarand (Zach) Werenski andCharlie McAvoyandQuinn Hughes, all these players went back for their second year, dominated in college, and it made their transition to theNHLvery seamless. The Sabres have three second-round picks with which to work. The Sabres pool of goaltender prospects is strong. With Portillos exit from the organization the path is now clear for Levi to sign with the Sabres, making the future between the pipes somewhat less murky for the organization. Now the team has to decide what to do with unrestricted free agents Cody Eakin, John Hayden and Vinnie Hinostroza at forward, as well as Will Butcher, Colin Miller and Mark Psysk on defense. 1 because that's what everybody says," said one NHL scout. Selected with the 53rd pick, Kisakov is another skilled undersized forward that could have a high ceiling as an NHL player. With their second sixth-round pick, the Sabres selected Nikita Novikov at No. (Photo of Owen Power courtesy of Michigan Photography). Coyotes 1 overall; the expansion Seattle Kraken select at No. Kozak projects to play in an energetic, defensive-minded support role, according to Kris Baker. 53): Kisakov was a top scorer at the Russian junior level and a main reason his MHL team won the league title. It was a smart move because the team wasn't going to be competing for a Cup and still in rebuild mode. 2. 1 netminder, though the Sabres certainly hope so. Having multiple first-round picks can be a luxury if handled properly. The Sabres get a 2023 3rd rounder from the Kings. Sign up for our regular 'Sabres Newsletter' for all the latest. Red Wings I didnt mind Viljami Marjala and Nikita Novikov late. Portillo is a 22-year-old goaltender from the Univesity of Michigan who was selected by the Sabres in the [] The Jack Eichel saga is finally over, with the Sabres getting a great haul for their disgruntled former captain, which included likely future captain Alex Tuch. His skating is fine, lacking true top quickness youd like at his size for the NHL and hes not that dynamic offensively. Playing without Rasmus Dahlin for the second straight game, the Sabres were careless defensively. Hes the type of bigger, physical forward the Sabres could use more of, and he fits the mold of a young player with untapped potential. Certain decisions you can make in the short-term that maybe would push you a little bit further along, it may come back to haunt you a little bit later. Thats not to say that Stillman, 24, will be able to Vegas' pick is much higher than expected with the team missing the playoffs, so that's a bonus for Buffalo. Bryan Murphy is an NHL content producer at The Sporting News. I liked the Nadeau pick the most because of how low he went, and I am very excited to see Power and Rosn develop into core team members. The experience we can allow our young guys to immerse in right now, competing for a playoff spot, means these young guys will be better next week than they were this week because theyre playing more intense hockey than theyve ever experienced. The players will also be in their prime. Marjalas skill and vision give him a chance but his game may have too many holes to play in the NHL. It appears general manager (GM) Kevyn Adams prioritized skill and speed with his picks. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. The coaching staff is integrating Krebs as the center for the wingers following his arrival in the Jack Eichel trade. The 6-foot-2 winger has a big frame and will be an exciting prospect to watch develop. He is an undersized center who played for the Portland Winterhawks of the Western Hockey League (WHL). In 50 games for Krasnaya Armiya Moskva, he produced nine goals and 30 points for the team. #LetsGoBuffalo pic.twitter.com/ldTCaYO6Ok Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) July 24, 2021, Welcome to the Sabres, Olivier! Dahlin has two seasons left on his contract, as does Power. That should tell you the Sabres arent eager to dip into their top-end resources to make a trade. In Round 1, the Sabres selected three centers: Matt Savoie (9th overall), Noah Ostlund (16th overall) The team traded Bloom and has other recent draft picks at forward like Viktor Neuchev, Prokhor Poltapov and Aleksandr Kisakov who could be appealing to teams. The easier assets to trade would be third-round picks or later. It was Isak Rosn. Thrashers Nikita Novikov, D (No. Sure, the club ended the season with a record of 32-39-11,finishing fifthin the Atlantic Division, 11th in the Eastern Conference and didn't sniff the postseason. Prior to The Athletic, he also covered the Bills for Syracuse.com. Itll be a young group, but one loaded with skill. Trust me, Buffalo, it's a great time to be a Sabres fan. Of course, as I mentioned before, Adams can't blow through all his cash, with some of the young pieces of this team in need of a pay raise in the next couple of summers. So what does Sabres GM Kevyn Adams do this week? The LA Kings have bolstered the goaltending pipeline for the future, with the acquisition of the rights to goaltending prospect Erik Portillo from He is committed to playing for the University of New Hampshire starting in the 2022-23 season. This 14th-overall pick was a little off the board, as he was projected to be selected at 21st overall in the THW Mock Draft. The Sabres sent goaltender Erik Portillo to the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for a 2023 third-round draft pick. Josh Bloom is finding the net in the OHL. This is just a certain perspective, but it makes the pick more intriguing to watch.Welcome to the Sabres, Olivier! What about the Jets and Connor Hellebuyck? We had strongly suspected that 2019 NHL Draft third round pick Erik Portillo had no intention of inking a contract with the Sabres, and today General Manager Kevyn Adams traded away the rights to signing the goaltender to the Los Angeles Kings for a third rounder in the upcoming 2023 NHL Entry Draft. The Sabres have a ton of cap space to use in their future, but with so many young players coming through, eventually they will need to get paid. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. The Sabres made that trade because his cap hit will exceed the actual cash the team has to pay him. Their 35 points from March 2 until the end of the season were good for 12th best in the NHL during that span. Example video title will go here for this video. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. I question if he will be a go-to power play type, but I can for sure see him on PP2 and can be PP1 in a pinch. While he was on the ice at five-on-five, the Sabres allowed eight high-danger chances and generated only three. Jack Quinn, the Sabres first-round pick in the 2020 draft (eight overall), comes in at No. Poltapovs game has a lot of pace and energy in it. Plus, I can't imagine many players were chomping at the bit to sign in Buffalo. Another Trade, Insiders! Predators NHL Mock Draft 2022 2.0: Canadiens take Shane Wright with No. Nadeau played for Shawinigan Cataractes in the QMJHL, scoring 13 goals and 45 points in 34 games. But another middle six forward would be a useful reinforcement for the final stretch of the season. BUFFALO, N.Y. The Buffalo Sabres trade deadline conundrum was on full display in their 5-3 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday. As the draft and free agency get closer, here are a few pressing questions that will define this offseason for Adams and the Sabres. On Monday, the Sabres traded forward prospect Josh Bloom to the Canucks for defenseman Riley Stillman. Sabres fans know Samuelsson can hold his own after he got 12 games in Buffalo last season. With Anderson, Dustin Tokarski and Malcolm Subban all free agents, the Sabres might need to add multiple veterans to the roster. Instead, Buffalo is looking like it will pick around No. Overall I really like this class for Buffalos future. Select Team Ville Husso will also be available. This draft could present another opportunity to establish that connection with Russian players and get prospects at a discount in this draft. The former Florida Panthers draft pick came to Buffalo as part of the Sam Reinhart trade and could be a nifty goaltending piece in the future. However, this offseason is different. The Buffalo Sabres are slated to pick No. This Owen Power, the No. Hes OK off the puck, but he doesnt shy from making plays to the net. You combine that with a player who can provide some offense, with good enough hands and playmaking ability and its an appealing player at that size. The rebuild could could be complete by 2024-25. The Buffalo Sabres have added a little bit of defensive depth, acquiring Riley Stillman from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for prospect Josh Bloom.The move comes at a particularly important time as the Sabres top defenseman, Rasmus Dahlin, is out day-to-day with an undisclosed injury. 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If the Sabres are going to keep their cap space healthy, they cant repeat the spending that got them into trouble. So should prospects Devon Levi, Jiri Kulich and Matt Savoie. 188 overall. Route 33 East reopens to traffic, more than 13 hours after accident, Buffalo firefighter dies in Main Street fire downtown, Winter storm to bring more snow and ice to WNY Friday, wasn't the deal many Sabres fans have wanted. Unlike Power, the 2019 first-round pick would benefit from a season in Rochester before debuting with the Sabres. His production is not a cause for concern, as when played against in peers in the Sweden U20 league, he dominated. If Vegas' first-round pick in 2022 is not a top-10 selection, the Sabres will get a 2022 first-rounder and a 2023 second-rounder, with Vegas getting a 2023 third-rounder. Lets project when that will be and what the Sabres roster might look like. With names like Owen Power and Jack Quinn leading the way, the Buffalo Sabres have a bright future ahead of them. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Meanwhile, Ilya Lyubushkin, Kale Clague and Jacob Bryson were all limited to fewer than 15 minutes each. Viljami Marjala joins the Sabres!#LetsGoBuffalo pic.twitter.com/OyI8Ge4bXR. Will the Sabres be big spenders in free agency? The Sabres have a ton of cap space to use in their future, but with so many young players coming through, eventually they will need to Corey Pronman is the senior NHL prospects writer for The Athletic. The team got positive returns from the Jack Eichel trade, saw promising play from players like Tage Thompson, Rasmus Dahlin and Owen Power and overcame a rash of early-season injuries to put together a strong finish. Not a lot of lessons this time of year, captain Kyle Okposo said. Rosen projects to play a top-six role for Sweden at the World Juniors. Buffalo drafted Portillo in the third round of the 2019 draft. 2 in the prospects rankings. Bruins The Sabres are now a promising destination and the team has the money to make a potential big splash in free agency. If the prices drop, however, Buffalo could pounce on an opportunity to improve their lineup. The Sabres made a lower level trade yesterday adding Riley Stillman from Vancouver for prospect Josh Bloom. The The Sabres had been in the running to acquire defenseman Jakob Chychrun from the Coyotes, who instead dealt him to the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday for a conditional 2023 first-round pick, a conditional second-rounder in 2024, and a second-round pick in 2026. Buffalo has been in a very long rebuild. All three of the goalies on the Buffalo roster are free agents, leaving question marks not just at the starting position, but also the backup. Tim Murray used the first selection to take Eichel and then dealt the two late first-rounders as part of trades for Evander Kane and Robin Lehner. Read more here: BUFFALO, N.Y. The Buffalo Sabres trade deadline conundrum was on full display in their 5-3 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday. That may lead you to think the Sabres are going to be cheap this offseason, but that would be premature. 1 pick. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. The team also has a second, a third, a fourth, fifth, two sixths and a seventh. Thats enough for the Sabres to make a splash in free agency if they choose to do so. Scouts like his hockey sense and his two-way compete. Try a week on us. The influx of youth is projected to slow considerably in 2023-24 before picking back up in ensuing seasons. Rousek, who signed with the Sabres last spring, had his timeline pushed back by season-ending knee surgery. Flames He does fit the profile of a young player who could have untapped potential. Tony Ferrari takes a deep dive look at the team's prospect pool. Instead, Buffalo is looking like it will pick around No. Adams also has to budget for the future contracts of players like Thompson, who is a restricted free agent after next season. But the organization seems to be in a good spot. * If Vegas does pick in the top 10 Vegas will send its first-round pick in 2023 second-round pick in 2024 to Buffalo and Sabres will send thieir 2024 third-round pick to Vegas. Here's some insight into how the Sabres look heading into the offseason. The Sabres will also have to sign the Finnish netminder since hell be an RFA. Parting with one would be palatable. He can wind pucks up through the neutral zone with speed, and often takes it wide and drives right to the net. Theres more help on the horizon in 2025-26 if the Russian brigade comes to North America. Through two periods, they allowed 12 high-danger scoring chances at five-on-five, according to Natural Stat Trick, and were in a 4-1 hole entering the third period. The newest Buffalo Sabre isOwen Power! The Sabres acquired a 2023 3rd-round pick for goaltender prospect Erik Portillo in a deal with the L.A. Kings on Wednesday. He got plenty of help from Peterka, who recorded 11 assists and 15 points. Devils Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. The good news for the prospects is no one will block their path. The left-winger from Oakville hasnt played an organized hockey game since he was 16 years old. Cozens, Krebs and Quinn will be 23. Hes in the final season of his contract, so the team might want to decide on his future before handing him the captain role. Powers collegiate career will end after Michigans season no matter what, and hes shown hell be ready for the NHL. Although Jack Eichel was not traded, the team has a stronger prospect pool moving forward. The Buffalo Sabres have made a trade, and its not one that weve been looking forward to either. Meet the Sabres 2021 Draft Class Owen Power. Two strong candidates emerged for captain as the season went along. The Sabres dont want to be in the high-end rental market. Granato mentioned that last year Adams told the team he wasnt going to sell off pieces or make any major moves because he believed the group was coming together and ready for a strong stretch run. Adams was in the same position last offseason and elected instead to give out the "Buffalo Special" a bunch of one-year contracts under $1 million. "They're a very good rush team," Berube said of the Sabres, who beat the Blues 6-2 in Buffalo on Nov. 23. He plays a similar style to fellow Sabres prospect John-Jason Peterka, providing a lot of speed, skill and scoring ability down the wing when they both get to the NHL. In fact, one of the teams first moves of the offseason was to trade for goaltender Ben Bishop, who isnt going to continue his career because of a knee injury. Avalanche The Sabres own three second-round draft picks in the upcoming 2023 NHL Draft in Nashville and while Adams is He is a skilled playmaker who can see the ice at a high level off the flank and hit seams consistently. The Sabres now have 9 picks in the 2023 draft - will Adams package one or more of those at the trade deadline on Friday to bring in a player (or two?) After signing Dylan Larkin to a massive extension Wednesday, the team signaled to fans that the rebuild is over. In 2019-20, he only averaged 10 minutes of ice time per game for the Saginaw Spirit. A few of those players cost a first-round pick or more. The Buffalo Sabres have acquired a third-round pick in the 2023 NHL Draft from the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for the rights to goaltender Erik Portillo, the team Nadeaus production in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) ranks him as the 24th-best prospect in the draft compared to previous junior players. Tearing down a roster is easier than building one back up. The Sabres wisely waited to hand out the captaincy after stripping Eichel of that role in 2021. #LetsGoBuffalo pic.twitter.com/Tcv0HXnJRi. Those are valuable assets not just for the way they could deepen the prospect pool but because they could be used as trade chips in the offseason. We dont want to boot somebody out to take that ice time away from a growth opportunity unless its impactful and it doesnt jeopardize our progress. 1 pick in the 2021 NHL Draft, has arrived and looked as advertised to end the season. Lets meet the Sabres draft class of 2021. Tyson Kozak, C (No. Joshua Bloom was selected with the 93rd pick and was the first Canadian-born player selected by the team in this draft. Oilers A veteran center like Nick Bonino or Lars Eller would give the Sabres needed help in the faceoff circle and on the penalty kill, but that would require Jost moving to the wing. At 26 years old, hes at an ideal age to settle into that role long term. His partner, Jokiharju, struggled just as badly. Trust me, Buffalo, it's a great time to be a Sabres fan. Restricted free agents: forwards Victor Olofsson and Arttu Ruotsalainen; defenseman Jacob Bryson. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. If Anderson returns, thats not enough to solidify the position for Buffalo. Marjala can make plays through defenders but lacks the quickness to execute those kinds of plays on the move. They are trying to remain patient, so any trade they make has to fit the long-term vision. 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