Team: 2017-18 Buffalo Sabres

Initial Creation Date: Jul. 1, 2017

Published: Jul. 1, 2017

Salary Cap Mode: Basic

Under the impression Lehner doesnt sign with the Sabres. I dont know how talks are going, but it seems odd they'd drop 2.5 mil on a back up amd sign 2 other goalies. Goalie depth was an issue but i figured Ullmark was ready and Johansson was matured enough to start in the AHL. Not someone who would need ECHL starts. If Lehner signs they have a log jam at goalie, which is good, but expensive (5.5 mil dedicated to goalies at least). Griffith, Baptiste, Bailey, and Fasching are all interchangeable. I aimed for three solid lines, starting with the center, which left the RW with a lack of depth. Boterill finds cheap guys to play with top stars, so i want to try Griffith with Eichel. Griffith hasnt done anything at the NHL level yet but has been a solid performer in the AHL. If it doesnt work, they can plug in someone else. They arent sacrificing another player to try out Griffith up top. Eichel can bring out the best in linemates so the Sabres can see what this kid offers. The wild 4th can also be plugged in any position in the bottom 6. I would like more LW depth as one player is on his way out, 2 seem to be past their prime Deslauriers is only good to fill in for an injury and Girgensons is a huge question mark.