The story about the Buffalo Sabres has completely changed. The team has since then rallied in the last several months after facing challenges early in the campaign and is gathering points and making a climb up the standings in the highly competitive Eastern Conference.
That reversal has also transformed the outlook of the trade deadline of the organization. Rather than transferring the future, the Sabres are now seen to be in a position to bring in experienced talent as they move to end their long playoff drought.
Buffalo Sabres exploring Colton Parayko trade before NHL deadline
Colton Parayko, a defenseman with the St. Louis Blues, is one of the names that have been gaining traction in the NHL trade rumors. The old blueliner has been with the Blues since the start of his career and is one of the more identifiable defensive presences in the league, given his size, reach and experience.
Parayko is 6-foot-6 and has played over 10 years in the NHL and was an important component of the Saint Louis Blues team that won the Stanley Cup in 2019. His reputation has been built over the years as a consistent top-four defenseman who is able to play very heavy minutes and contribute on both ends of the ice.
In the case of the Buffalo Sabres, the acquisition of Parayko will be a good experience in the back end as the team tries to stay competitive in the stretch.
The team already has an already talented core; however, the addition of an experienced defenseman with playoff experience may be used to cement their defensive rotations as they move into the postseason race.
Any of the decisions will hinge mostly on the Sabres’ general manager, Jarmo Kekalainen, and the level of aggressiveness he desires to take in dealing with the first NHL trade deadline with the franchise. Although so far there have been few blockbuster deals in the city of Buffalo, the high form of the team can drive the management to seek opportunities that can boost the line-up.
The contract situation of Parayko and his reported no-trade protection would also be the determinant of any prospective trade.
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