Share Video
Link copied!
Girgensons, a pending restricted free agent, may join the KHL, WGR 550 reports.
The report indicates that Girgensons is growing tired of not knowing what his role would be with the Sabres in 2016-17. A first-round (14th overall) selection in the 2012 draft, The Latvian Locomotive lost steam offensively this past season with Dan Blysma replacing Ted Nolan behind the bench -- the 22-year-old recorded just seven goals and 11 assists in 71 games, which was a 12-point drop from the previous campaign. Of course, it doesn't help that his average ice time fell more than four minutes per game to 15:02. It's going to be interesting to see how this all plays out.
