Minnesota trade is overkill.

Probably, but I like what Middleton brings to the table with the grit and physicality. Duhaime is just a throw in, but he’s another guy we can throw in for the penalty kill and will drop the gloves and give a high effort. Both guys will do that, something, we need more of.

Samuelsson and Power are both struggling this year, we definitely need some more help on the blue line, and I think Middleton is a highly underrated defenseman. He also has one more year of term left. If Minnesota decided to trade him, they will get a lot for him given the shallow market for defenseman outside of Calgary.

I don’t want to part with any firsts right, but Krebs doesn’t have value he once did. We’ve turned him into a fourth line defensively responsible center, but he may intrigue another team as a young roster player to tap into upside. Ostlund would be the centerpiece here. I’m sorry to say but we have five million young forward prospects, one of them needs to be moved. I think it’s appropriate for a top four defenseman with size and grit.

Not to mention, we will likely have yet another top ten pick this year.

A side not as well, Middleton doesn’t have a no trade clause, which makes his value even higher.

The theme I’m going for by adding Middleton and Kastelic ( and Duhaime, although he’s a UFA) is adding size and grit and trying to raise compete with term, and hoping Minnesota would want to add some young centers

The Minny trade is freaking BRUTAL
You don’t trade 1st Round Talent for tough guys
One of the worst proposals I’ve seen on here from a Sabres fan

Wow that's crazy, why would Minnesota say no to that

Sophomore slumps for sure. Id rather keep prospects and trade a roster player for an established RD definitely. I like Middleton but don't think he solves anything and that's a hefty price

Take out Joker and Ostlund, maybe add a Neuchev or Kisakov.

Ottawa accepts.

Middleton>>>Joki.