The Buffalo Sabres could use a depth defenseman and one other forward
Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic: The Buffalo Sabres are going to wish to amass one other defenseman before the trade deadline, one which can provide reliable minutes on the third pairing.
The Sabres do have Conor Timmins getting back from injury, as he’ll resume skating between now and once they get back to motion after the break, but he’s coming off a broken leg. They still must add depth to the blue line.
Adding a top-nine forward must also be a goal for the Sabres. The Sabres should get Josh Norris and Zach Benson back after the break, but there continues to be a number of hockey to play.
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The Philadelphia Flyers are trending to be sellers on the trade deadline
William James of Philly Hockey Now: The Philadelphia Flyers have dropped down the Metro Division and have went from casual buyers to sellers as their odds of constructing the playoffs have dropped to only over 10%.
There was some speculation that they might look to make an enormous move, Owen Tippett or Travis Konecny (as mentioned by Nick Kypreos), either on the deadline or within the offseason. notes that the Flyers aren’t trading Konecny, who’s a frontrunner on the team and carries a full no-movement clause.
Tippett may not need to be traded, however the Flyers are deep organizationally on the wing. Could they appear to incorporate him in an enormous trade package for somebody like St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas?
Pending RFA forward Bobby Brink is having a great season and might be one player that gets interest and possibly moved by the Fyers. He’s been linked to the Minnesota Wild.
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Once more, defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen will probably be within the rumor mill leading as much as the March sixth trade deadline. showing on the Olympics for Finland could increase his trade value much more. He’s been playing top-pair minutes in Philly and has looked good. It is perhaps time to get a max return for him.
Other potential defenseman that might be moved include Noah Juulsen (perhaps for a mid to late-round pick), Emil Andrae (in a package for a middle), and Nick Seeler (no-trade clause). Andrae and Seeler will likely remain.
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