Buffalo Sabres made a huge mistake not trading these players
By Sion Fawkes
Colin Miller
Miller missed time with an injury this season, and it could have scared a few teams off. Regardless, rumors surfaced that teams still actively pursued the defenseman whose $3.875 million contract expires after this season.
With such a cap hit, it’s hard to see the Sabres bringing Miller back. After missing two months, he returned to the Sabres and further proved his value with a point against the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks.
Yet even before his return, Miller enjoyed his most productive season since 2018-19 with 12 points over 32 games, matching his point total from last season and eclipsing his total in 2019-20. For teams looking for a solid two-way player on the lower lines, Miller would have given them that value.
As with Anderson, the Sabres walk away empty-handed. For a team looking to get younger, there is no way they will pay Miller, who turns 30 in October, millions for a spot on the third pairing while they continue to prioritize younger talent. Instead, Miller will walk away and continue his career elsewhere unless he’s willing to take a massive pay cut.