NHL Insider Doesn't Hold Back on Sabres' Interest in $92M Star
NHL Insider Doesn't Hold Back on Sabres' Interest in $92M Star originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The Buffalo Sabres are entering a massive offseason after missing the postseason. The team finished toward the bottom of the Atlantic Division with a record of 36-39-7.
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Buffalo wants to get back to competing, but the roster will need some upgrades to make that happen. The Sabres haven't made the postseason in 14 years, but could look to make a splash this offseason.
One name that makes sense for Buffalo is star Elias Pettersson of the Vancouver Canucks. Vancouver is reportedly considering trading the star, and Buffalo has shown interest in the past.
The Fourth Period's David Pagnotta again linked the two in his latest column.
'I am curious to see if the Sabres circle back on Elias Pettersson in Vancouver,' Pagnotta said. 'It does not sound like the price tag has changed much, if at all, so a team will have to pay up to pry him out of B.C. Do the Sabres take another swing? They surely won't be the lone team to try.'
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner (16) tries to slow up Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson (40) during the third period at Scotiabank Arena.John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
Landing Pettersson could change everything for the Sabres. Pettersson is one of the better players in the league, and he could bring some extra stability to this Buffalo organization.
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The Canucks are coming off a disappointing year, so they could be in line to make some big moves. This could be a win-win for both sides if a trade went down.
Last season, the star put up 15 goals and 30 assists, in what was a down year for him. Pettersson could give Buffalo a true star to pair alongside Tage Thompson, as the team looks to snap the long playoff drought.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
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