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Buffalo Sabres Extend Casey Nelson For Two More Years

Lost in all the commotion caused by the Edmonton Oilers (dumb), Montreal Canadiens (also pretty dumb) and Steven Stamkos (surprisingly wise) yesterday?

The Buffalo Sabres quietly solidified their blueline for the 2016-2017 season.

DONE DEAL: The Sabres have signed Casey Nelson (@cNelly8) to a two-year contract extension: https://t.co/qsd4npd4uV pic.twitter.com/sxDMwx8cH5

— Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) June 29, 2016

Sabres re-sign defenseman Casey Nelson to two-year deal worth $650,000 per season after impressive debut. https://t.co/nwunmGj1OZ

— John Vogl (@BuffNewsVogl) June 29, 2016

Casey Nelson made an immediate impact in his debut with the Buffalo Sabres last season, accumulating 4 points in his first three games with the team.