‘While his age isn’t desirable, it’s not a bad idea for the Sabres to try signing him to a one-year deal in the $3 million [or less] range to help show Rasmus Dahlin and Brendan Guhle how things should be done. With plenty of cap-space available, signing Orpik wouldn’t handcuff the Sabres in the future. It would simply be an added piece to help the Sabres be more competitive this season.’