Zman5778
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Frankly as a Sabres fan I think I do this. Cole brings a welcome edge to the blueline and some veteran awareness. Crouse is kind of exactly what we need more of in the middle 6. Maccelli would also be a welcome playmaking addition to our top 9.Buffalo is looking to shake things up and I believe Smith wants playoffs this year. What I am offering is a trade for Byran. The two key players I am offering are having an off year but would be a strong fit in Buffalo.
Byran for Crouse, Maccelli and Cole. Utah gets the best player but Buffalo gets a young power forward that play strong defence and normally good for 15 to 20 goals, Maccelli who is also young and has a high offensive ceiling and Cole who can help fill the void of Byran. This should help Buffalo and help speed up Utah development. Utah could add picks but I dont see Buffalo wanting that. You could change Cole with Skahan but once again Buffalo wants to win now.
As I'm thinking about this, I wonder if the Sabres need to send something back to get those 3....something smaller. Maybe Peyton Krebs -- natural C, solid defensively, a bit feisty....maybe some untapped offensive upside?