When the clock strikes noon on July 1, the new NHL league year begins - which officially marks the start of unrestricted free agency.
As we have seen so far, teams are taking full advantage of the tampering period.
While multiple teams have agreed to terms with top free agents, the Buffalo Sabres remain quiet.
Jason Botterill did warn fans of this just a few days ago.
Buffalo has indeed added to their depth with signing players like Curtis Lazar.
In Lazar’s case, as with many of the depth signings, there will be an opportunity to break camp with the team but ultimately the player will head to Rochester to begin the season.