In an attempt to shake the Sabres from their doldrums the Buffalo Sabres and Edmonton Oilers completed a minor transaction. Heading to the City of Champignons is LW Bates Battaglia and RW Niko Dimitrakos. Shuffling off to Buffalo are D Jay McKee and LW Sami Pahlsson.
"This isn't earth shattering stuff" acknowledged Looooob "It's tough to move Battaglia who has done well for us this year, and Dimitrakos--despite his age-- has some upside. But McKee helps settle our blueline and Pahlsson becomes our top defensive forward"
When asked how this deal really helps a team that has lost 5 straight games, most by significant margins, Looooob started bawling like a little schoolgirl.
It's unclear what ramifications this deal has on continuing rumors that either Scott Niedermayer or Kim Johnsson could be dealt.
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