Season Stats: 72 GP | 5 G | 13 A | 18 PTS
Age: 25
Contract Status: Restricted Free Agent
Entering a contract year, many believed that the 2018-19 season would be Zemgus Girgensons’ final year in Buffalo. That might still be the case, but the Sabres’ decision regarding the soon-to-be RFA was made a bit more interesting given his performance as primarily a fourth line player this season.
While he certainly hasn’t developed into the scoring presence that fans were expecting after being selected with the 14th overall pick in 2012, the “Latvian Locomotive” has adapted nicely to a more defensive role and could still provide value on a short-term deal.