Buffalo Sabres Free Agent Frenzy: Five Centers To Target
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Shane Prince
I swear, I didn’t put Shane Prince on this list JUST because he’s from Spencerport, a short drive away from Buffalo. I swear.
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Honestly – he could be a good deal for the Buffalo Sabres. This past season, Prince earned $700,000 with an identical cap hit, finishing the year as a member of the New York Islanders.
The 23-year-old is still fairly young, having just finished his first full season in the NHL, but I see some potential in him.
He registered 12 points (3-9) in 42 games with the Ottawa Senators. He then went on to put up five points (3-2) in 20 games with the Isles.
This kid was a gem with the Binghamton Senators in the AHL – especially in his last season there, where he averaged just shy of a point-per-game status.
But it doesn’t seem like he’s reached his full potential in the NHL just yet, and that’s where I see a spot for him with the Buffalo Sabres.
The tricky part with this one – and one other who’ll show up on this list – is that Prince is only set to be a restricted free agent this season. If the Buffalo Sabres want him, they’ll have to pursue him hard and put in an offer sheet.
Would you do it?
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