Chris Johnston: The Buffalo Sabres have put defenseman Zach Bogosian on unconditional waivers for the purpose of buying out his contract.
He’ll become a UFA. To be eligible for the playoffs he’ll need to be signed by Monday.
Darren Dreger: The Sabres had been trying hard to trade Bogosian and had been willing to retain 50 percent of his salary.
Pierre LeBrun: It wouldn’t be a surprise at all if the Maple Leafs checked in on Bogosian
TSN: Bob McKenzie said that teams have called the Toronto Maple Leafs and asked about pending UFA defenseman Tyson Barrie.