Buffalo Sabres: Don’t expect a trade for these 3 players

Oct 23, 2021; Newark, New Jersey, USA; Buffalo Sabres right wing Victor Olofsson (71) skates with the puck during the first period against New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Tom Horak-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 23, 2021; Newark, New Jersey, USA; Buffalo Sabres right wing Victor Olofsson (71) skates with the puck during the first period against New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Tom Horak-USA TODAY Sports
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Feb 1, 2022; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Buffalo Sabres center Cody Eakin (20) is pictured during team warmups before a game against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Trade rumors are running wild for the Buffalo Sabres and all 32 NHL teams

There are plenty of players, especially four defensemen, that the Buffalo Sabres are fielding inquiries for. And while the Sabres will sell come the trade deadline, they won’t sell off everyone.

In fact, the Sabres would be smart to hold onto a few potential trade chips that could serve the team’s lower lines well. The following players either provide sound depth or they specialize in a specific area of the game that grants value to the team.

Therefore, it’s tough to see the Sabres moving them. It’s also possible to see each of the following players in royal blue and gold at least through next season. Although from a contract standpoint, they may need to settle for a reduced deal.

So who can you expect to see remain a Sabre at least through the rest of the season? Here are three players.