Sabres Extend Defenseman Louis Crevier With A Four-Year Deal

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The Buffalo Sabres have signed a future piece in their defense today with blueliner Louis Crevier. Crevier was acquired in a trade with the Chicago Blackhawks.

The trade helped shore up the Blackhawks blueline and bottom six, with Jordan Greenway and Bowen Byram, in return for Crevier and two draft picks (2026 4th and 45th overall). 

The Quebec-born defenseman was originally selected 188th overall in the 7th round of the 2020 NHL Draft and has played a total of 134 NHL games, all of them with the Blackhawks. He's scored 32 points (10 goals, 22 assists) and has slotted in the lineup as a defensive defenseman with some offensive upside. 

It was announced today by the Sabres that Crevier's newest contract is $16 million in total value, with a four-year term at $4 million AAV. 

Instead of becoming an RFA at the end of the season, GM Jarmo Kekalainen has given the young defenseman some security for the next four years in the NHL. 

Just really happy, Crevier said. I think it’s something I’ve worked for for a while, now, and I’m just super glad that it’s behind me. And just having stability is just going to help me a ton to play hockey.

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Last season, the Blackhawks promoted Crevier, playing 78 games in Chicago, scoring 25 points (7 goals, 18 assists) under new head coach Jeff Blashill. He's also added 124 hits and 95 blocks to his career totals, proving to be a problem for the opposition on the ice.

My first impression was his puck movement was good, Ruff said. He’s defended well. So, I think playing with either one of those guys is a good fit

Ruff has shown how much he believes in the young blueliner, placing him alongside Owen Power. Giving him the flexibility to show his offensive skills while he dominates the ice, taking the body, occupying space.  

 

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