Trade in the works between the Buffalo Sabres and the Philadelphia Flyers

Kevyn Adams and the Buffalo Sabres are in a must-win season. The last two seasons have seen the team come close but narrowly miss the playoffs. With the hiring of new head coach Lindy Ruff, it is a make-or-break year for this core.

As a result, there are reports of the Buffalo Sabres continuing to make a big splash on the trade market. After trading for Beck Malenstyn and Ryan McLeod rumblings indicate the Sabres are looking to add winger Joel Farabee to their top six.

With this potential move in mind several different outlets have discussed the possibility of a trade sending Joel Farabee to the Buffalo Sabres. From the Sabres side Chad DeDominicis of Expected Buffalo connected Peyton Krebs and potentially Mattias Samuelsson as the return for Joel Farabee.

If the Sabres do not plan to keep Peyton Krebs then a potential trade would be ideal. However, his value has dropped due to a lack of significant opportunity in Buffalo after being part of the return in the Jack Eichel trade. As for Mattias Samuelsson, he is a strong defensive defenseman who has struggled to stay healthy in Buffalo. He also has a Philly connection as his dad Kjell played and coached for the Flyers.

As for the Joel Farabee to Buffalo half this would be exactly what General Manager Kevyn Adams and the fans have been clamoring for. He is a Syracuse native with ties to the Sabres growing up. He would bring a lot of skill to the Buffalo group and is in the same age and development path as the other Sabres stars.

As of now, there is nothing imminent between these two teams. However, this is a situation to keep an eye on as both teams are looking to make more moves before next season.

Source: Markerzone
Blockbuster trade looming between the Buffalo Sabres and Philadelphia Flyers?