Lekkas will become a free agent after the Sabres opted not to give him a qualifying offer Monday, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.
Lekkas was signed to an NHL contract back in May when the Sabres were dealing with a raft of injuries among their goaltending complement. The 25-year-old Illinois native never got into a game while with Buffalo and will likely have to sign either a minor-league contract or head overseas to continue playing.
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Sabres' Stefanos Lekkas: Inks PTO with Buffalo
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Lekkas signed a professional tryout agreement with the Sabres on Monday.
Lekkas had a successful four-year career at the University of Vermont but has spent the last two seasons in the AHL and ECHL. The 25-year-old owns a 4.32 GAA and .863 save percentage in seven games with AHL Rochester this season. He's expected to serve as the backup behind Michael Houser for Monday's tilt with the Islanders, as the Sabres are dealing with several injured goaltenders.
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Sabres' Stefanos Lekkas: Inks one-year deal
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Lekkas signed a one-year deal with the Sabres worth $700,000 on Tuesday.
With Buffalo's top three goalies ruled out for the remainder of the season, the club opted to sign Lekkas. He'll be the likely backup in the last three games of the season to Michael Houser, who is the confirmed starter Tuesday against the Islanders.
