A source tells Channel 2 Sports that the Sabres have avoided arbitration with defenseman Nathan Paetsch and signed him to a three year deal worth just under $3-million.
Paetsch was scheduled for an arbitration hearing August 2nd.
The Sabres value Paetsch's versatility. The 24-year old defenseman is an extremely good skater and valuable on special teams. He scored 2 goals and notched 22 assists for 24-points in 63 games this season. Nine of his assists came on the power play.
Late last week, the sabres avoided arbitration with center Derek Roy as well, signing him to a six-year $24-million deal.
Paetsch was scheduled for an arbitration hearing August 2nd.
The Sabres value Paetsch's versatility. The 24-year old defenseman is an extremely good skater and valuable on special teams. He scored 2 goals and notched 22 assists for 24-points in 63 games this season. Nine of his assists came on the power play.
Late last week, the sabres avoided arbitration with center Derek Roy as well, signing him to a six-year $24-million deal.
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