‘The Sabres can make a strong pitch to a free-agent defenseman who prefers, or must, sign a short-term contract. Whomever joins Buffalo’s roster will have the opportunity to skate next to Rasmus Dahlin or Owen Power, both of whom are eligible for long-term contract extensions beginning Saturday. Agents are going to see dollar signs when Adams calls about one of their clients because playing for Granato in his system with a talented supporting cast could position a defenseman for a big pay day next summer when the salary-cap ceiling is expected to jump from $86.5 million to more than $90 million.’