The Buffalo Sabres' roster has changed this summer, and that's why we here at THN.com have been putting together a player-by-player series breaking down expectations for every Sabres player, and seeing how they fit in.

In today's file, we're looking at veteran defenseman Mattias Samuelsson -- a top-four blueliner who is paid approximately $4.28-million per season. But we want your opinion -- what are your expectations for Samuelsson this coming seaon? Let us know by making a comment below.

And if you want to, you can register as a member of our Sabres community. Your voice matters, and we want to include you in the conversation.