Buffalo Sabres Free Agent Frenzy: Five Defensemen To Avoid
Yesterday, we talked about five free agent defensemen that the Buffalo Sabres should consider targeting when the NHL’s free agency period opens this coming July.
Today, we’re flipping things around – and discussing five pending free agent defensemen that the Buffalo Sabres should avoid this coming offseason.
Before we get started, a quick reminder of the Buffalo Sabres’ blueline situation:
Currently Locked Up
- Zach Bogosian (cap hit $5.143 million next season)
- Josh Gorges ($3.9 million)
- Cody Franson ($3.325 million)
- Mark Pysyk ($1.125 million)
- Brady Austin ($635,000)
- Brendan Guhle ($667,000)
- Brycen Martin (635,000)
- Michael Sdao ($650,000)
Pending RFAs
Pending UFAs
- Carlo Colaiacovo
- Bobby Sanguinetti
- Matt Donovan (UFA IV)
- Chad Ruhwedel (UFA IV)
There you have it. Now – time to look at five defenders the Buffalo Sabres need to avoid this coming free agency.
Next: Just Say No To Goligoski