Sabres Pivot After Parayko's NTC Snub

The Buffalo Sabres thought they had their right-shot defenseman in Colton Parayko, with a deal including a first-rounder and prospect Radim Mrtka all but done until the big Blues blueliner invoked his no-trade clause. GM Jarmo Kekäläinen's aggressive push for playoff experience hit a wall, leaving fans grumbling about Buffalo's appeal despite the team's hot streak under his watch.