Evan Rodrigues a signé un contrat de 2 ans d'une valeur de 1 300 000 $ avec les Sabres de Buffalo, le 27 juill. 2017. Le contrat comporte un cap hit de 650 000 $.
Rodrigues and Eichel were linemates back when they both played for Boston University, and they combined for 132 points in 81 games. Though it's a long shot, there is a chance that they can be linemates again with the Sabres.