Sasakamoose was named to the Order of Canada in 2017, and given an honorary doctorate of law by the University of Saskatchewan this year.
"There is meaning and history there," said Gasol, who won titles with the Lakers alongside Kobe Bryant in 2009 and 2010. "I'm not going to lie. It would be very special, and now that my brother [Marc] is there, even more special. But I'm not in a position now to be very demanding. I don't have 10 offers on the table."
Marc Gasol, Pau's younger brother by 4½ years, signed a two-year, $5.25 million deal with the Lakers last month.
A hot start from Eichel and Hall, a strong run by Ullmark, and a red-hot power play could all make the difference in the Sabres qualifying for the playoffs for the first time since 2011, the longest current drought in the NHL at nine seasons. But I'm not ready to go there yet. I'm still held up by their goaltending and the uncertainty of it.
"I will always treasure meeting Fred at the 2019 Heritage Classic in his native Saskatchewan, getting to spend some precious time getting to know him and the gift he gave me that day -- a statue depicting his NHL rookie card,'' NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said in a statement.
"There were good days and then hard days where you say, 'Is this really worth it? Maybe it's time to let go,'" Gasol said.Tennessee Titans for NHL Face Masks