This will be a one week, three-part article culminating on December 23rd. Welcome to Part 1, The Sabres Defensive Outlook.
The Sabres have a bright outlook for the defensive unit, and rightfully so. This team is currently in a rebuilding transition and what an arsenal of weaponry do they have at defense. Let the review begin.............
Craig Rivet - (* $3.5 million, UFA)
Team Captain and currently a healthy scratch. Most definitely his last season as a Sabre. The team will most likely attempt to move Rivet from here until the trade deadline.
What they may receive is debatable (my opinion, a fourth-round pick from a playoff team in need of defensive depth). Although Rivet is a professional, as the team captain and a veteran player, "riding the pine" must leave a very bad taste in his mouth. But, I am sure he is aware that his career is over or just about over.
Tyler Myers - (*$1.3 million entry level, 1 yr left)
Most likely the future captain of the Buffalo Sabres and sure to be locked down via contract at a large price for many years to come. Myers had a rough start to hi ...
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Article written by Wayne Morgan
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