How Sabres GM Kevyn Adams could navigate a lower budget for next season

‘When projecting the Sabres’ possible expenses, it’s wise to focus on the player’s salary, not his average cap hit. According to CapFriendly.com, the team has approximately $49,248,810 in salary commitments to 13 players next season, including Cozens and two former Sabres whose contracts were previously bought out: Christian Ehrhoff and Cody Hodgson. This figure does not include players projected to play for the Rochester Americans in 2020-21.’