A would-be blockbuster-type deal doled out in a proposed fashion between the Buffalo Sabres and Vancouver Canucks shook the very core on Monday.
Elliotte Friedman looked to take some steam off the hysterical wheel of his rumour on the latest episode of his "32 Thoughts" podcast but did confirm an earlier report from TFP that the Sabres and Canucks have indeed spoken about a trade.
Adding fuel to the speculation, TFP's David Pagnotta reported the Canucks appear to have expressed interest in Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram, who is in the last year of his current contract.
As David Pagnotta himself pointed out on Tuesday's "The Latest" on TFP, Vancouver's discussions with Buffalo could be about the Canucks looking to add a top-four defenseman this year as they remain sans the services of injured Filip Hronek.
Not surprisingly, Pagnotta was more cautious, noting that other teams have inquired about the Sabres' roster, too. Aside from Bowen Byram, names being shopped include forwards Alex Tuch, Dylan Cozens, Jack Quinn, and J.J. Peterka.
The Canucks are holding the first wild-card position in the Western Conference, a single point behind the Edmonton Oilers for third in the Pacific. A future move could help solidify their position in the standings.
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DECEMBRE 18 | 177 ANSWERS Canucks Exploring Trade for Young Sabres Defenseman, per David Pagnotta Will the Canucks manage to acquire Bowen Byram this season? | ||
Yes | 80 | 45.2 % |
No | 97 | 54.8 % |
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