Sabres Lock in Krebs and Zellweger with Qualifying Offers

Buffalo extended qualifying offers to both Krebs and Zellweger, a move that keeps both players in the organization's fold while the front office works toward longer-term deals. The Sabres are clearly committed to retaining these pieces as they build toward contention in the Atlantic Division. This is a standard but important step in the negotiation process that signals management's confidence in both players' futures with the franchise.