I still think BUF is a good trading partner.
1) they have an abundance of young top six forwards either on team presently (Cozens - 22, Benson - 18, Peterka - 21, Middelstadt - 25, Thompson - 26, Quinn - 22)
2) they have an abundance of top six forwards marinating in the minors (Kulich - 19, Rosen - 20, Savoie - 19, Ostlund - 19, Wahlberg - 18)
3) there is serious pressure to have success on the club now. patience is wearing thin and the thought was they would have a competitive team this season. This hasn't panned out and they are likely heading for another year missing the playoffs.
The fact that they have a limited amount of places to play these top six forwards (not including another high draft pick in 2024), and that they need immediate success, I could see them making a hockey trade for one of our D (signed). Savoie plus a 2nd for a signed Hanafin??
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