Agent: Sabres on Vesey's shortlist, but free agency likelySource: AP ‘Under NHL rules, the Sabres are allowed to open contract negotiations, but can’t sign Vesey until July 1.’ Related posts: Sabres D Zhitnik intends to test free agency Briere inching closer to free agency; Sabres yet to make an offer Regier expects Sabres to be active in free agency Sabres down defensemen as NHL free agency opens The Longer The Wait, The Worse For The Sabres