Jeff Skinner, C/LW (115) -- The left wing signed an eight-year contract to remain with the Sabres after scoring an NHL career-high 40 goals and tying his best point total (63) on a line with mostly Eichel. But Skinner's underwhelming finish (six points in final 19 games) is concerning for potential fantasy owners because he scored 19 points fewer than Eichel and has an unclear fantasy ceiling. Skinner is worth targeting among the first 10 rounds of drafts.
Rasmus Ristolainen, D (137) -- The defenseman has scored at least 41 points in each of the past four seasons but is minus-143 in his NHL career. The Sabres are loaded with right-shot defensemen in Ristolainen, Miller, Jokiharju and Brandon Montour, indicating Ristolainen could be traded before the start of the season. Dahlin had more PPP than Ristolainen (17) last season, but the latter remains a valuable specialist as long as he's on the first unit; he has 86 PPP over the past four seasons (T-9th among D-men).
Sam Reinhart, C/RW (193) -- The forward had a breakout season, finishing second on the Sabres in points (65). He is a lock to remain on the first power play with Eichel, Dahlin and Skinner but could be moved to the second line to balance Buffalo's scoring. Reinhart could potentially play with offseason addition Marcus Johansson, who has been a high scorer before (58 points in 2016-17 with Washington Capitals), making each worth targeting in late rounds.
Other players to consider in late rounds or off waiver wire: Marcus Johansson, LW (196); Brandon Montour or Colin Miller, D; Carter Hutton or Linus Ullmark, G; Victor Olofsson, LW/RW; Dylan Cozens, C (INJ.)
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