‘In pursuit of them, Murray is conducting a master class in tanking. The roster is loaded with youngsters like 21-year-old centre Zemgus Girgensons and 20-year-old defenceman Rasmus Ristolainen, with just enough high-dollar veterans to keep the team above the league’s salary floor. Brian Gionta signed a three-year deal worth almost $13-million in the off-season and was given the ‘C’ as Buffalo’s captain. He should have a ‘B’ on there, for ballast.’