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Sabres Have Potential PTO Target In Veteran Winger
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The Buffalo Sabres should be open to the idea of bringing in a forward on a professional tryout (PTO) agreement ahead of training camp.
When looking at the remaining UFAs still available, Reilly Smith stands out as a solid potential PTO option for the Sabres to consider.
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Smith spent last season with the Vegas Golden Knights , where he posted 16 goals, 10 assists, and 26 points in 69 games. This was after he recorded at least 40 points from 2022-23 to 2024-25. With numbers like these, he would have the potential to be a decent addition to the Sabres' bottom six if he earned a contract for the season from a PTO.
Smith would also give the Sabres a veteran forward who has won the Stanley Cup in the past. This would not be a bad thing for a Sabres club that is looking to emerge as true contenders.
While Smith may not be the same top-six forward he was during his prime, he is still a solid winger who could provide the Sabres with some decent secondary offensive production if signed. With that, he could be worth taking a chance on with a PTO.
