‘Murray has not yet started contract discussions with the agent for Rasmus Ristolainen, who will be a restricted free agent this summer. Murray has not heard from Ristolainen’s camp about whether it would like a short- or long-term deal. Murray said short term has advantages because Eichel and Reinhart are still on entry-level deals and the Sabres have money to add other impact players in the coming years.’
Wave of optimism
Source: Buffalo News