‘So the Buffalo Sabres aren’t getting Steven Stamkos. That not only means the Sabres will need to find solutions to improve their scoring, it also means they will have some cap space to spend. Last year, four Buffalo forwards scored 20 goals, but the next highest was Brian Gionta with 12 goals. The Sabres’ 6/7 defenseman spot is also unclear, depending on where the team sees Casey Nelson. There are several depth forward scorers and third-pair defensemen who could make a positive impact.’