What are the percentages the Buffalo Sabres could pull off a Connor Hellebuyck trade?
OverDrive: Martin Biron on TSN 1050 OverDrive, when asked in regards to the odds of the Buffalo Sabres trading for Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck.
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Dave Feschuk: “Well, what’s you, let’s let’s speak about that, Marty. I mean, I you brought it up and also you and also you’re wearing it. What do you’re thinking that the percentages are that the Sabres a) would have an interest and b) could pull it off with Connor Hellebuyck?
Biron: “I feel they’re very interested. In order that’s the one thing. Like I feel they, sorry, I feel they’re very interested, and that’s the one thing for me.
Will Patrik Laine get another shot?
Such as you see Florida recovering, adding Brady Tkachuk. Toronto is healthier. Sergei Bobrowsky they got the primary overall pick. Montreal beat you last 12 months. Ottawa I mean yes they lost their captain but they were they were a team I believed was going to beat Carolina in the primary round. Carolina finally ends up winning the the Cup. Tampa continues to be really good.
So I’m pondering you, should do your homework. You’ve got to see what can possibly put you excessive. And I feel a goalie like Connor Hellebuyck puts you excessive. So I feel Buffalo’s really interested.
I believed it was more more likely to occur before the draft, knowing that the Sabres on the fourth overall pick,. Knowing that (Ukka-Pekka) Luukkonen didn’t have a no-trade clause, possibly that was the time to do it.
I still think it’s a possibility now, but I imagine for me in Buffalo it might be less likely. Would I welcome the addition of a 3 time Vezina trophy goaltender and a you realize Hart trophy winner? 100%. But I just, I’m beginning to think like that is gonna be a sophisticated trade if that happens.
The one thing that Winnipeg I imagine would really like in return is a second line center. So is that Ryan McLeod? Is that a Josh Norris? Is that perhaps a Noah Ostlund or a Konsta Helenius? Like certainly one of those young players.
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In order that’s where it gets a little bit interesting because what’s Buffalo and Jarmo Kekalainen willing to possibly part ways with, and the way does that affect your team moving forward?
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