What happened: The Buffalo Sabres acquired Logan Stanley with Luke Schenn at last year's deadline for Isak Rosen, Jacob Bryson plus two picks. He skated in a third-pairing role and dressed for eight of 13 playoff games.
Why it matters: A shallow market for defensemen had him lined up for term and a raise in July. His best path is a one-year landing spot with steady ice time to re-enter next July's market.
By the numbers: Stanley, 28, is listed at 6-foot-7 and 231 pounds. He set a personal best with 26 points last season, then tallied five assists in a 17-game stint after the deadline move.
What to watch: Watch whether a blue-line need in the early regular season creates his market.