Sabres' UFA, RFA Calls Hang Over Deadline Drama

Buffalo's front office under Jarmo Kekalainen wrestles with a ticking cap clock as Alex Tuch's UFA status dominates deadline chatter, especially with his 22 goals fueling their wild-card push. They eye modest defensive tweaks like Connor Murphy without torching the future, all while RFAs and that $13.3 million cap space for next year loom large.