Dustin Tokarski
Tokarski spent most of his career bouncing around the league as a backup goaltender. In 2021-22, he found himself in a timeshare with Craig Anderson. And while Tokarski has yet to put up stellar numbers in his career, he’s a serviceable backup who could take on the role for the next few seasons in Buffalo.
That said, it’s likely that, if the Sabres move a goalie, they will move the 40-year-old Anderson. Anderson is likely playing in his final NHL season, and he would become a remarkable backup for a contender as his career wanes.
Tokarski provides potential long-term service for the Sabres. Plus, keeping him around won’t break the bank. If the Sabres don’t go after a backup goalie in the offseason, they should re-sign him for at least two more seasons. At the very least, he will keep the seat warm for some upcoming goaltenders from the AHL and the college ranks.