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Ryan McLeod's high-impact season vindicates Sabres trade; What's next?

The Buffalo center played well last season, but the Sabres may need more to get to the playoffs.

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On Oct. 4 of last season, three players played on the third line for the Buffalo Sabres: Jordan Greenway, Jason Zucker and Ryan McLeod. McLeod was acquired from the Edmonton Oilers in the offseason a year ago and, based off last season, gave the Sabres good value from the trade.

He had career highs in points (53), goals (20) and assists (33).