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Buffalo Sabres strike gold with former first overall pick Erik Johnson

The Buffalo Sabres needed to go after a defenseman early in free agency. Well, they got a former first overall pick AND a former Stanley Cup Champion.

When the Buffalo Sabres re-signed Kyle Okposo and Zemgus Girgensons, I knew where general manager Kevyn Adams was going. He already had a young team, but he also wanted two more things:

  • Veteran leadership
  • Ensure no one would get in the way of the prospects

Neither Kyle Okposo nor Zemgus Girgensons will get in anyone’s way. Plus, they provide veteran leadership.