Parayko Stays in St. Louis, Sabres Regroup

0:00For the NHL, it's March 5th, and here's what's going on. The Buffalo Sabers were hoping to land a big trade before the National Hockey League's March 6th deadline, targeting St. Louis Blue's defenseman. Colton, Paryco, the deal seems set, but Paryco used his no-trade clause to block the move to Buffalo on Thursday. Reports say Paryco, a 32-year-old veteran with four years left on his $6.5 million cap hit contract, chose to stay put. He's deeply tied to the St. Louis community, and logs heavy minutes while blocking shots effectively, even if his scoring has dipped lately. Fans and experts have mixed feelings. Some see it as dodging a bullet due to the long-term cost, while others point out Buffalo's strong young defense could have used his experience. The Sabers' long history of losing seasons makes them a tough sell for players with choices. Now general manager, Jarmo Kekalainen, must regroup and find other ways to bolster the blue line. Prospect defenseman, Redeem Marquet, was reportedly part of the package so the front office needs to reassure him he's still key to the future.

1:06This snag reminds everyone that Buffalo has progress to make before becoming a top destination. The team shows promise this year, but erasing years of struggles won't happen overnight. Quick thanks to today's sponsor, see the description for more, your pillow, your podcast, your moment, made for listening and bed, S-O-L-L-I SullyPillow.com