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4th year defenseman Brady Austin(3) was left without a qualifying offer from draft team Buffalo Sabres as his three-year entry level deal was expiring.

Unable to pick up a new big league deal the very sizable blue liner agreed to a pto with Cleveland Monsters.

One month in and he rightfully picks up a standard player contract.

He is seemingly off to a bit of a hot start (1 goal, 2 assists in 6 AHL games) for a d-man that isn’t ever known for picking up lots of points.

It’s very possible the 24-year old will take his game to a new level in the minors and play himself into a spot where he gets another NHL look or sets up the best possible overseas league as his new path.

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Brady Austin (67)

Brady-Austin

Buffalo Sabres‘ 7th round pick in the 2012 draft (#193 overall), extra big 6’4″ 234 lbs. 3rd year defenseman Brady Austin(67) had a strong NHL debut skating 27 shifts for 15:37 total ice with 3 shots, 2 penalty minutes and 1 hit in a 2-1 win.

The upcoming restricted free agent had a pair of 20, one 20+ year as an overage skater in the OHL but is most considered a strong, stay-at-home style blue liner.

He’s played 199 AHL games with affiliate Rochester Americans scoring 5 goals and 25 assists on a squad that will miss the playoffs for a third straight season with him in the ranks.

The soon-to-be 24-year old is set to become a restricted free agent at the end of 2016/2017, when his entry level deal expires but it looks like almost a sure bet to pick up at least a one-year extension to continue.