‘Fasching is a restricted free agent and I think the Sabres will still give him a qualifying offer. The problem is Botterill is trying to get faster with more skill and Fasching doesn’t fit either mold. He said, “There were a lot of things that weren’t great in my Game 1, but in general, I think it’s just making sure my speed is up to par and making sure that I’m making plays quickly. It’s not only foot speed, it’s mentally making plays fast and playing the game fast in general. I think that’s definitely something that has been a recurring theme for me.”’