Logan Stanley, $2.5M Star Defenseman, Linked to Buffalo Sabres and Anaheim Ducks Amid Free Agency

Logan Stanley, the former Winnipeg Jets defenseman, posted nine goals, 17 assists, 26 points, 110 hits, and 128 penalty minutes across 76 games last season split between the Buffalo Sabres and the Winnipeg Jets. While it has been a month since NHL free agency started, Logan Stanley has remained a free agent, which has sparked concern about him. Amid this, the Anaheim Ducks and a potential return to the Buffalo Sabres have been predicted.

Rumors indicate he is seeking an ambitious contract package of up to $25 million over 4 to 5 years but teams could be hesitant about it. Amid this, the Anaheim Ducks and a potential return to the Buffalo Sabres have been predicted.

Which teams are interested in Logan Stanley?

Though nothing has been confirmed yet, the Calgary Flames, the Anaheim Ducks and a potential return to the Buffalo Sabres have been predicted by NHL analysts in the last few days.

What are insiders saying about the rumors?

A few hours ago, Kristopher Knox of Bleacher Report noted, “According to NHL insider Frank Seravalli (h/t Sportsnet's Luke Fox), Stanley is seeking "as much as $25 million" on a four- or five-year deal. Stanley is arguably the top defenseman left in free agency. He's a physical player at 6'7" and 231 pounds, and he's coming off a career-best offensive season with nine goals and 26 points. “ Kristopher Knox of Bleacher Report added, “The Buffalo Sabres acquired him at the trade deadline but allowed him to reach the market. Still only 28 years old, Stanley should command a multi-year deal, though teams may not be willing to meet his initial asking price. A return to Buffalo could still make sense, especially after the Sabres traded away Bowen Byram. If Stanley wants a totally fresh start, the Anaheim Ducks could also make sense. Anaheim traded Radko Gudas and lost Jacob Trouba to the San Jose Sharks in free agency.

How will this impact the teams?

For the Buffalo Sabres, the team has plenty of cap space left and can easily fit in Logan Stanley’s demands. Rejoining the Sabres adds a massive physical presence to lock down their bottom defensive pairing. For the Anaheim Ducks, the team can easily meet Logan Stanley’s $5 million yearly demand without hurting their future budget. At this point in time, nothing has been confirmed yet, as Logan Stanley remains a free agent, just weeks before training camp begins ahead of the new season. Amid all the free agency rumors, the star player has maintained silence.