Palmieri failed to score a goal for the ninth consecutive game Friday against the Sabres.

EDGE Analysis

After breaking out with 30 goals and 57 points last year, Palmieri has just five points -- two goals -- through the first 13 games of 2016-17. He also has just two helpers during his nine-game goalless drought. While it isn't out of the question to cut ties in shallower leagues, Palmieri's 6.9 shooting percentage is likely eyeing positive regression given his career 11.7 mark.