Sounds like the Buffalo Sabres will keep Rasmus Ristolainen, for now at least. The Montreal Canadiens and Minnesota Wild have looked at free agent Jake Gardiner
NHL Rumors: Winnipeg Jets, San Jose Sharks, and the Vancouver Canucks
Cheveldayoff’s hands may have been tied with Jacob Trouba. San Jose Sharks could be thinking Brenden Dillon extension, and Joe Pavelski odds increased a bit. Canucks talked to the Sabres about a defenseman.
NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres – Trades Are More Realistic Option Than Free Agency To Improve
Going the trade route is a more realistic option than free agency for the Buffalo Sabres. Rasmus Ristolainen may hold the most trade value for the Sabres.
NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres, Vancouver Canucks, and the Pittsburgh Penguins
May not make sense to trade Rasmus Ristolainen. Canucks could choose not to qualify Carter Hutton. If the Pittsburgh Penguins were to trade Phil Kessel, they need to meet two criteria.