Season Stats: 38 GP | 1 G | 5 A | 6 PTS
Age: 26
Contract Status: One-year, $812,500 cap hit
With a solid performace this season as the Buffalo Sabres’ seventh defenseman, Casey Nelson has somewhat resurrected what was almost a lost NHL career. The defender took advantage of injuries last season to climb the organizational depth chart and earn a full-time role with the big club this year.
Appearing in 38 games this season, Nelson has drawn some mixed reviews among fans. However, there may be more to his game than what meets the eye.