Darcy Regier said before the draft he would not be in the market for a big-name free agent but that didn't keep him from testing the market.

The Buffalo Sabres signed defenseman Steve Montador to a two-year, $3.1 million contract Wednesday. Montador, who finished last season with Boston, had four goals, 17 assists and 143 penalty minutes last year.

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