BUFFALO, N.Y. — Malcolm Subban said he wanted to come back to Buffalo.
The Sabres have granted him that wish.
The team announced Tuesday night that they've re-signed Subban to a one-year, two-way contract worth $850,000.
Buffalo traded for him with Chicago, but he appeared in just four games before suffering an upper-body injury that required surgery, putting an end to his season.
Despite that, Subban had a very positive impact in the locker room and in the community, which is something the franchise values greatly as they continue to rebuild under head coach Don Granato and GM Kevyn Adams.
The Sabres have a need in goal, and it remains very much to be seen if they've found an answer in the short term.
Subban could spend time in Rochester, but they've brought him back and into the mix with Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and veteran Craig Anderson between the pipes.