The Ex-Sabres Defenseman Leading the Free Agent Market

One former Buffalo blueliner has emerged as the cream of the crop among available defensemen this offseason, and the market for his services figures to be competitive. Teams desperate to shore up their back end are circling, knowing that elite puck-moving defensemen don't hit the market often. The question isn't whether he'll sign, but which contender will pay the premium to land him before the window closes.