Ex-Sabres Goalie Cuts KHL Deal Short for NHL Run

A former Sabres goalie is making a move that gets front offices' attention, and not just because players do not usually walk away from a KHL contract lightly. The timing suggests he thinks there is a better path waiting in North America, which is usually a sign somebody believes the market is warmer than the public realizes. For teams looking for veteran insurance between the pipes, this is exactly the kind of name that can surface fast once the phone lines start buzzing.