Sabres Open the Door on a Key Trade Chip

Buffalo is not exactly slamming the door on one of its trade candidates, and that alone tells you where this is headed. When an insider says a team would have “no problem” moving a player, the league’s phone lines start buzzing and the usual summer smoke gets a lot thicker. The Sabres are in that familiar spot where roster fit, leverage, and patience all collide, and rival clubs will be watching closely to see who blinks first.