Chris Johnston: It’s sounding like the Buffalo Sabres will be signing Curtis Lazar to a one-way contract. The Calgary Flames didn’t qualify him.
GM Botterill won’t comment on Ristolainen and if there was a trade request
Lance Lysowski: Sabres GM Jason Botterill wouldn’t say if defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen had requested a trade. Will keep any conversations with his players private.
The Toronto Maple Leafs will be looking for some low-cost signings
Ian Tulloch of The Athletic: The Toronto Maple Leafs have little room to dip into free agency.