Lehkonen

We need to free up 4m so it’s one of those 4 that gets traded. Leky plays top 6 on a reasonable contract, Girard is cemented as 2LD and Manson 2RD. Manson and Girard just work together and have complementary skill sets so I wouldn’t break them up. Therefore Colton is the odd man out. In my opinion.

0% chance they move Lehkonen. He's a childhood best friend of Rantanen, MacKinnon loves playing with him, he's exactly the type of player Bednar loves, and he's a fricken gamer.

0% chance they move Lehkonen. He's a childhood best friend of Rantanen, MacKinnon loves playing with him, he's exactly the type of player Bednar loves, and he's a fricken gamer.

From the Sabres perspective, I’d say it’s a “maybe”

On one hand, we could use a solid 3C who can win faceoff and has a decent 2way game

On the other hand, it’s a bit much to give up, especially considering the Avs are in a bind w their Cap & he doesn’t have a small number

My first thought would be that u guys would probably rather have one of our forward prospects who is closer to being in the NHL than some draft picks, and we do have extra to part with


Seems like a deal for Colton could reasonably be worked out,
especially since we just did the Byram for Mitts swap

Decent idea LimeyBarsteward

JJP?
Edit: didnt read the closer to part lol

What makes u assume i have any clue who “JJP” is dude?
You’re gonna have to tell me who that is, Lol

JJ Peterka, thought you were a Sabres fan :S

I like the player, it's a lot to give up, and it's a lot for a third liner. I think they could get a third liner in ufa for 4 or less, and it wouldn't involve trading away a 2nd and a 3rd. Depending on what else is available, I'd say maybe.