The Buffalo Sabres might have a veteran stop-gap goaltender subsequent yr
Adam Proteau of The Hockey Information: Buffalo Sabres goaltending hasn’t been constant this season. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has emerged and Devon Levi is of their future plans.
Sabres GM Kevyn Adams wants to seek out some veteran depth to let Levi proceed to develop.
Two stop-gap choices might be Cam Talbot (Kings) and Linus Ullmark (Bruins).
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Talbot is 36 years previous and a pending UFA. He has a 2.48 GAA and a .916 save share in 48 video games. He’s making $1 million this yr and received’t be in search of a giant deal.
The 30-year-old Ullmark has one yr left on his deal at $5 million. He’s received a 15-team no-trade listing. Ullmark will not be concerned with a return to Buffalo, so Adams might should promote the concept to Ullmark.
Toronto Maple Leafs Martin Jones might be an alternative choice. Was okay with enjoying within the AHL this yr, so he might be a pleasant depth choice.
Prime 15 pending NHL free brokers
Lyle Richardson of the Bleacher Report: Rating the highest 15 pending unrestricted free brokers.
1 Sam Reinhart – Florida Panthers – Profession yr and the Panthers don’t have a ton of cap house – $21.5 million with 12 gamers below contract. The edges are speaking.
2. Jake Guentzel – Carolina Hurricanes – May he get $10 million on the open market?
3. Noah Hanifin – Vegas Golden Knights – He might be in search of greater than $7.5 million on a long-term deal.
4. Elias Lindholm – Vancouver Canucks – Has had a troublesome season. He might be in search of a seven-year deal at $7.5 million.
5. Steven Stamkos – Tampa Bay Lightning – He might should take a pay minimize to remain.
6. Jonathan Marchessault – Vegas Golden Knights – Could possibly be in search of $7 million-plus.
7. Brandon Montour – Florida Panthers – May search for a seven-year, $7.5 million per season.
8. Tyler Toffoli – Winnipeg Jets – The Jets might need to re-sign Toffoli. He’ll be in search of a increase from his $4.3 million.
9. Brett Pesce – Carolina Hurricanes – The correct-handed, shutdown Dman will get loads of curiosity. He might be in search of as much as $7 million.
10. Matt Duchene – Dallas Stars – The Stars might have curiosity in re-signing Duchene if it’s $5 million or below on say a three-year deal, but when he desires extra, it might be elsewhere.
11. Brady Skjei – Carolina Hurricanes12. Teuvo Teravainen – Carolina Hurricanes13. Patrick Kane – Detroit Purple Wings14. Jake DeBrusk – Boston Bruins15. Sean Monahan – Winnipeg Jets
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Honorable mentions – Max Domi (Leafs), Jonathan Drouin (Avs), Shayne Gostisbehere (Purple Wings), Adam Henrique (Oilers), Joe Pavelski (Stars), Chandler Stephenson (Golden Knights), Cam Talbot (Kings), Chris Tanev (Stars), Vladimir Tarasenko (Panthers) and Sean Walker (Avs).
