Trades & Rumors
The Hellebuyck Deal That Almost Was - Buffalo's Close Call
Connor Hellebuyck to Buffalo was closer to reality than anyone realized, according to NHL insiders tracking the trade market. The Sabres apparently came within striking distance of landing the ace pitcher before the deal fell apart, raising questions about what went wrong in negotiations. This revelation adds another layer to Buffalo's offseason puzzle and suggests the team was more aggressive in pursuit of frontline talent than publicly known.
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