‘Girgensons’ new deal with Buffalo will prevent him from becoming an unrestricted free agent, which he was scheduled to leading into his 10th professional season — all of which have been with the Sabres. Girgensons has played in 625 career games, scoring 81 goals and contributing 93 assists. Last season, he tallied 18 points on 10 goals and eight assists in 80 games opposite captain Kyle Okposo, who the Sabres re-signed on May 25.’