Cody Hodgson: To Be Bought Out

Hodgson will be bought out by the Sabres, WGR 550 Sports Radio reports.

Analysis:

Hodgson was widely viewed as a candidate for a buyout, and the Sabres are now expected to use some of their open cap space to cobble together an extension for the newly acquired Ryan O'Reilly. Even by the low standards of the Sabres, Hodgson posted a highly disappointing 2014-15 campaign, tallying just 13 points (six goals, seven assists) over 78 games. He will now shop around in free agency for another gig, and at 25 years old, should still carry plenty of intrigue as a reclamation project.