Craig Anderson
“Twilight is upon me and soon, night will fall.” Those were the words of former Jedi Grand Master Yoda in Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi.
And at 40, twilight has fallen upon goaltender Craig Anderson‘s storied career. And let’s assume Anderson would love to spend his 41st birthday contending for a Stanley Cup, even as a backup goaltender, instead of watching the NHL playoffs on his big-screen television.
So expect the Sabres to try and move Anderson, perhaps to a team like the Vegas Golden Knights. It’s rumored the Knights are hunting for a goalie, and Anderson can unite with Jack Eichel out in the desert.
At this point in his career, Anderson is nothing more than a quarter-season rental. But he’s proven this season, even through struggles, he can still hold his own in spot duty. No longer an every game starter, the Sabres can at least give Anderson a chance to end his career by hoisting the Stanley Cup.
Projected Return: Defenseman Nicolas Hague. In this trade, the Sabres may also ship a defensemen to the desert with Anderson.