[The Athletic] NHL offseason trade board 2.0: The latest on the Jets, Leafs, Flyers, Sabres and more — and how it impacts the market

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1. >Sabres in the market for a top-4 D, goaltending

   >The Sabres would like to upgrade in goal, but our understanding is that GM Kevyn Adams’ top priority is landing a top-four defenseman.

   >On goaltending, assuming they don’t want to rush the development of Devon Levi, the Sabres need to get an experienced NHL starter onto the roster before training camp begins. Hellebuyck has to top the list, but he’ll be pricey. The Jets will be looking for young team-controlled assets in exchange. The Sabres do have plenty of those — from Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to Peyton Krebs to even Casey Mittelstadt.

   >If the Sabres balk at the Hellebuyck asking price, they could also get into the market for John Gibson, who will also be pricey and would likely prefer to play for his hometown team, the Penguins, but might see the upside in the Sabres’ lineup and consider that a better long-term fit.

   >Of course, surrendering zero assets and shopping on the UFA market for a goalie might be a better option. Even if the Sabres do extend Rasmus Dahlin on a monster contract after July 1 — probably eight years in the $10 million range — they will have cap flexibility.

2. Go after D or G, doesn’t really matter to me. I’d be willing to part with any combination or all three of Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, Casey Mittelstadt, and this year’s first depending on the return.

3. Really not interested in giving up a premium asset for a goaltender. I think it makes to buy low on a guy like Demko or something. Imo he doesn’t fetch more than next years first protected and a B level prospect

4. It wasn’t part of the Sabres section but I’d like to see Buffalo get Miles Wood if Girgensons leaves. The downfall is losing his PK time but I think Cozens/Tuch/Krebs/Quinn is a good forward group for the PK. Wood brings hitting and toughness that the team doesn’t have (I don’t think Greenway is that guy) and he’s good for 15-ish goals a season.

5. If it’s actually a possibility, he mentions Durzi at the end and I’d love that for us. One of our young forwards for him would be a solid way to balance the roster without making any big commitments.

6. Bring Tyler Myers home! But for reals I like the Dumba idea