There are a few unrestricted free agents that are on the Buffalo Sabres roster. Who should they bring back or let go this offseason?
With the Buffalo Sabres not being in the playoffs, it’s time to start planning for next season. As every team has to do, they have to decide whether or not to bring back their unrestricted free agents. In this article, we’re going to discuss a few of Buffalo’s unrestricted free agents and if they should stay or they should go.
One hot topic is goaltender. At 40, Craig Anderson continued to play well although injuries took their toll on him more than once this season. Meanwhile, Dustin Tokarski saw his ups and downs, but he finished the season strong. However, Tokarski has been nothing more than a stopgap throughout his NHL career.
Vinnie Hinostroza provided value and even showed flashes of brilliance multiple times this season. Yet, he also saw multiple dry spells in 2021-22. Hinostroza also dealt with injuries. Cody Eakin drastically performed under expectations, but his knack for winning face-offs gave him a solid niche with the Sabres.
John Hayden is the most interesting of the notable UFAs. He doesn’t get much ice time and he rarely makes an impact on offense. But it is hard to deny his grit-and-grind mentality. That alone may warrant the Sabres to keep him around.
Finally, Colin Miller is the wildcard. He only played in about half the games this season, but he displayed some two-way ability when given the chance with Buffalo. Will the Sabres look for someone better to replace him with?
So what should the Sabres do with their unrestricted free agents? Keep reading to find out who should stay and who should go.