With the St. Louis Blues winning the Stanley Cup earlier this week, the NHL offseason is now in full swing. Here’s a look at some of the important dates and milestones that lie ahead in the coming months for fans of both the Buffalo Sabres and the NHL at large.
First up: the potential for buyouts. June 15 marked the opening of the first buyout period, and we’ve already seen some action, as the Los Angeles Kings announced Saturday that they have bought out the contract of Dion Phaneuf.