‘Assuming he leaves, how do the Sabres replace Connolly? For all the criticism the Baldwinsville native has taken, he produced pretty well before last season, averaging .89 points a game from 2005-10. It’s not as simple as letting Connolly go and bringing someone else in, even if owner Terry Pegula and company break the bank or aggressively pursue someone like they did with Regehr.’
Center is Sabres' top priority in free agency
Source: Niagara Gazette