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Buffalo Sabres: 5 logical predictions as draft, free agency looms – 2022

By Sion Fawkes

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 23: Victor Olofsson #71 of the Buffalo Sabres in action against the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center on October 23, 2021 in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils defeated the Sabres 2-1 in overtime. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 23: Victor Olofsson #71 of the Buffalo Sabres in action against the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center on October 23, 2021 in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils defeated the Sabres 2-1 in overtime. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 27: Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen #1 of the Buffalo Sabres skates in warm-ups prior to the game against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on April 27, 2021 in New York City. The Rangers defeated the Sabres 3-1. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) /

Sabres re-sign two goaltenders

Many are hoping the Buffalo Sabres go out and sign at least one goaltender. And they very well may. However, Adams has stated he wants either Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen or Devon Levi (still unsigned) as his goaltenders of the future.

This means he will at least give them a chance to prove themselves at NHL level. While Luukkonen has some NHL experience, he has struggled with injuries and inconsistencies. This doesn’t seem to deter Adams, and it is likely he will open training camp as the team’s top goaltender. Look for him to re-sign with the organization.

Adams will then either sign a projected backup goaltender or he will look to re-sign either Craig Anderson or Dustin Tokarski. Anderson is the top priority, but at 41, he may hang up the skates. Tokarski has never stuck on an NHL roster, but he played well enough last season to at least warrant consideration.

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