As Jason Botterill’s overhaul of the Buffalo Sabres’ defensive corps has seemingly come to a close this summer, fans have speculated as to which players could be moved out, and which will comprise the team’s top-six. For the most part, there has been a rough consensus, especially pertaining to the idea that the team needs to move at least two bodies out prior to the start of the 2019-20 season.
With arguably a dozen NHL-capable assets currently under contract on the back end, 22-year-old blueliner, Will Borgen has become something of a forgotten man. That’s not to insinuate that fans have suddenly become unaware of his presence (or value, for that matter), but seldom will you see his name projected among the anticipated starters.