BUFFALO, NY - NOVEMBER 22: Eric Staal #12 of the Minnesota Wild takes a shot as Victor Antipin #93 of the Buffalo Sabres defends during the third period at the KeyBank Center on November 22, 2017 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Kevin Hoffman/Getty Images)
The Sabres made a trade to acquire Eric Staal this offseason. What should we expect to see from him in his first year in Buffalo?
The Buffalo Sabres addressed their need for a second line center this offseason when they traded for Eric Staal. Staal will immediately take over the second line center role, as it was a position that was a very large weak spot for Buffalo last season.