Malenstyn's Buffalo Gambit - Re-Sign or Get Dealt?

The Buffalo Sabres find themselves in a delicate dance with one of their own, as Malenstyn signals his desire to stay put while trade rumors swirl around the organization. This is the kind of situation that separates savvy GMs from the rest - do you lock in a player who wants to be there, or do you test the market and see what assets you can extract?