The current stalemate between the Buffalo Sabres and restricted free agent Rasmus Ristolainen is not due to an undervaluation of the player, according to Tim Murray.
The Sabres general manager joined WGR 550 in Buffalo on Friday where he updated the current status of the contract negotiations, insisting it's all about finding what's fair.
"You just can't give him what he wants, but you try to be fair," said Murray. "I want to be fair within our structure. It's not like we're trying to low-ball this kid."
Murray: "They have an argument and we have an argument but there are looming deadlines."
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According to Murray, while both sides have not agreed to anything, talks remain positive and both sides would like to get a long-term deal done.
Ristolainen, in the meantime, will skate with the club while he awaits a new contract.
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