Buffalo Sabres Free Agent Frenzy: Five Centers To Avoid

Yesterday, we look at the Buffalo Sabres’ situation in regards to centermen, and took a look at five free-agent centers the team could pursue on July 1.

Today, we’ll flip the script and look at five centers that the Buffalo Sabres should stay away from when the NHL free agent period opens.

This list includes two restricted free agents and three unrestricted free agents (pending July 1).

First – again, a quick refresher.

Currently Locked Up

1. Ryan O’Reilly (cap hit: $7.5 million)
2. Tyler Ennis ($4.6 million)
3. Jack Eichel ($3.775 million)
4. Sam Reinhart ($3.544 million)

Pending RFAs

1. Zemgus Girgensons

Pending UFAs

1. David Legwand

In addition to these guys, Cody McCormick has now retired.

Now – a decent-sized crop of centers to look at in free agency, but please, Buffalo Sabres GM Tim Murray, stay away from these guys.

Here are five centers I hope the Buffalo Sabres don’t pursue this free agent period.

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