‘The Sabres visit Toronto on Saturday and host Vancouver on Sunday, but a long-term injury to Franson would clearly be bad for him and the team. He’s been one of the most productive defensemen lately, boosting his numbers to three goals and 13 assists, so he’d be needed for a successful run. If that run doesn’t come, however, Franson is a pending unrestricted free agent who would bring assets at the March 1 trade deadline.’