State of the SabresSource: WGR-AM ‘Rasmus Ristolainen has emerged (from the previous emergings) into a top flight defenseman. Can he become the dominant #1 that the Sabres will need him to be? It certainly looks like he’s on the track.’ Related posts: Sabres add D Zadorov to active roster Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage Barkov booked for second place, Ristolainen trip Sabres Injuries sideline Ristolainen, McCormick As free agency opens, new-look Sabres have few needs