After months of rumor and speculation, the Buffalo Sabres announced today that they have finally signed Russian defenseman Victor Antipin to a one-year, entry-level contract.
Antipin arrived in Buffalo fresh off of his bronze medal winning performance for Russia in the World Championships, and after a deep playoff run with his former KHL team Metallurg Magnitogorsk.
He joins a Sabres team in desperate need of an upgrade on defense, and the 24-year old lefthanded shot should provide just that. Here’s what GM Jason Botterill had to say about his first major move:
“Victor is a well-rounded defenseman who has played in all situations at the pro level.