Casey Nelson agrees to a 2-year deal with Buffalo.
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday announced the team has signed defenseman Casey Nelson to a 2-year contract with an average annual value of $812,500.
Nelson (25, 6-foot-1, 185 lbs.) appeared in a career-high 37 games with the Sabres during his third NHL season in 2017-18. He recorded eight points (3+5) and 8 penalty minutes while averaging 18:47 of ice time per game.
Through three seasons with the Sabres, Nelson has totaled 12 points (3+9) and 20 penalty minutes in 55 games. The Wisconsin Rapids, WI., native has added 32 points (9+23) in 98 AHL games with the Rochester Americans.