Season Stats: 73 GP | 6 G | 35 A | 41 PTS
Age: 23
Contract Status: Signed through 2021-22
Although Ristolainen had a decent season personally on a team that struggled and finished 31st, there’s no guarantee he’ll be in a Buffalo uniform next season. Reports suggest the Sabres may look to trade the 23-year-old, but what the return would be is unclear.
Ristolainen led all Sabres defensemen with 41 points this season, which was good enough for fifth overall on the team in scoring, behind only Kyle Okposo, Sam Reinhart, Ryan O’Reilly and Jack Eichel.