Lawrence Pilut agrees to an entry-level deal with Buffalo.
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday announced the team has signed defenseman Lawrence Pilut to a 2-year, entry-level contract.
Pilut (22, 5-foot-11, 179 lbs.) led all Swedish Hockey League defensemen with 38 points (8+30) in 52 games for HV71 last season, and was named the 2017-18 SHL Defenseman of the Year. He also ranked fifth in the league in assists and 13th in points.
A native of Tingsryd, Sweden, Pilut recorded 71 points (15+56) in 191 career SHL games, all for HV71. He also represented Sweden at the 2015 IIHF World Junior Championship, where he scored 2 goals and added 2 assists in 8 games.