Sabres Nab MSU's Strbak on ELC

Maxim Štrbák, the Michigan State defenseman who's been turning heads in the college ranks, inks his entry-level deal with the Buffalo Sabres. Buffalo's front office moves fast to lock up this promising blueliner, signaling their intent to build depth on the back end amid a surging season. With the Sabres chasing the Atlantic crown, Štrbák's pro transition could add the puck-moving bite they've craved from prospects.