‘Murray’s most important move will be getting Rasmus Ristolainen, Buffalo’s top defender and another impending RFA, a new deal. Based on the going rate for defensemen of Ristolainen’s age and caliber, don’t be surprised if his next deal is in the $4.5 to $5 million per-year range. Jake McCabe is also an RFA on the back-end, but should be relatively inexpensive.’
Buffalo Sabres year in review: part three — what to expect this offseason
Source: Auburn Citizen