Eastern Conference Trade Deadline – Win, Lose Or Draw
BUFFALO SABRES
Feb 26, 2014; Buffalo, NY, USA; Buffalo Sabres left wing Matt Moulson (26) carries the puck up ice against the Boston Bruins during the second period at First Niagara Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports
GOAL HEADING INTO DEADLINE: Unload impending UFA’s and precipitate a massive rebuild
WHAT THEY DID:
- Traded Ryan Miller and Steve Ott To St. Louis for Chris Stewart, Jaroslav Halak, a prospect and a 1st round pick in 2015.
- Flipped Halak to Washington for Michael Nuevirth and Rostislav Klesla.
- Traded Matt Moulson and Cody McCormick to Minnesota for Torrey Mitchell and 2 – 2nd round picks.
- Dealt Brayden McNabb, a prospect and 2 2nd round picks to LA for prospects Hudson Fasching and Nicholas Deslauriers
WIN/LOSE/DRAW? – Combined with the picks his predecessor acquired in the Vanek-Moulson deal, the Sabres are set for the rebuild. And they will look to deal Stewart in the off-season. WIN