Free agent for Buffalo to sign from Edmonton

Buffalo Sabers general manager Kevyn Adams said he was looking for a third-line center during the offseason. Faceoffs have been a glaring issue for Buffalo throughout the season and need to be addressed over the summer. One player the Sabers should try to sign from the Edmonton Oilers is Adam Henrique.

This season with the Ducks and Anaheim Oilers, Henrique scored 24 goals and recorded 27 assists in 82 games played. Additionally, he was also at +9 this year. Adam is currently hoping to help Edmonton advance to the Stanley Cup Final as they take on the Dallas Stars.

At 34 years old, Henrique has something the Sabers need: experience and scoring ability. In his 13-year career, he has never had a season with single-digit goals. Even at his age, Adam is still a solid player and the Sabers can use him.

Not only can he score, but he can also win faceoffs. This season, the Brantford, Ontario native has won 53.2% of the draws he has taken. With Tage Thompson and Dylan Cozens being the top two centers, adding a veteran like Henrique would make sense for Buffalo.

Buffalo is looking to take the next step as a franchise. With Lindy Ruff back at the helm, signing Adam would help this young franchise take a leap forward and end the playoff drought. Henrique just completed the final year of the 5-year, $29.125 million contract he signed with the Ducks in 2019.

While he might cost a bit more than some other veterans, the Sabers should try to land him. With his experience and what he can do offensively as well as in the faceoff circle, he is the Oilers guy I want Buffalo to sign.

The next team to be discussed next is the Florida Panthers.