Kuokkanen seems to be the forgotten prospect in Carolina and his having a career year in the AHL.

J.S dea, Amerks leading scorer goes over to help the Checkers who is 35 points in 47 games.

Kuokkanen has drawn comparisons to Kasperi Kapanen and should get an immediate look in Buffalo if traded

The Hurricanes are probably looking for more of a right side guy than a left side guy, and they do have Jake bean in their system.

Pilut gives them a player who is clearly NHL ready right now, and could be an option to help replace Edmundson if he walks in free agency, along with Jake Bean.

Edmonton needs a fast winger and a bottom six checking line centerman for their playoff run and Buffalo also has the ability to retain salary if needed.

Sheary has over 50 games of playoff experience and has had success with the likes of Crosby in Pittsburgh although he hasn’t been given much of a look with Eichel in Buffalo.

IF Edmonton cannot land the bigger fish or if Ken Holland does not want to pay the price, Sheary could be a nice fall back at a more reasonable cost.

Edmonton could also use another bottom six penalty killing center and teams are rumored to be favorable of Larson’s grit and tenacity he brings. Edmonton will likely prefer JG Pageau but the price will be high

Gagner comes in to fill a positional need at center and right wing, as well as familiarity with Ralph Kreuger being a bonus, but his main purpose here is the salary balance

Buffalo could retain salary hereditary to allow maneuvering for another trade for Edmonton

While playoffs may be a longshot for Buffalo, they still may want to maintain competitiveness in the locker room.

This trade also allows them to take a look at a potential free agent option in Namestnikov Who can play anywhere in the top 9 without breaking the bank completely. Ottawa also is somewhat budget conscious and they do get out from the final year of Anisimov’s contract for 2020-21, and Anisimov should fill a potential third line center role next year.

Davidsson is currently having a down year in his development and the upside is still there for the second rounder

Frolik is an asset that could be flipped at the deadline by Ottawa

Buffalo and Ottawa will swap second round picks