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Buffalo Sabres: 3 unspectacular trades that make sense

By Sion Fawkes

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 23: Anders Bjork #96 of the Buffalo Sabres in action against the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center on October 23, 2021 in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils defeated the Sabres 2-1 in overtime. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 23: Anders Bjork #96 of the Buffalo Sabres in action against the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center on October 23, 2021 in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils defeated the Sabres 2-1 in overtime. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /
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VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA – JUNE 21: Ryan Johnson poses for a portrait after being selected thirty-first overall by the Buffalo Sabres during the first round of the 2019 NHL Draft at Rogers Arena on June 21, 2019 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Kevin Light/Getty Images) /

Ryan Johnson

Ryan Johnson remains unsigned and while the Buffalo Sabres would love to bring in the former first round pick from 2019, they are also dealing with crunch time, as Johnson will become a free agent in August 2023 if he remains unsigned.

If things do not point to Johnson signing, or even if the Sabres want to get the most out of him value-wise, they may just end up trading him. This may actually work out well since, although it’s always a loss for a first round pick to never sign and play elsewhere, the Sabres are set at the defensive rotation.

If Adams signs or trades for an experienced defenseman with plenty left in the tank, the prospect of moving Johnson becomes even more likely. They may even try to maximize his value and trade him before the season begins.

The Sabres won’t get a first round pick by any means. But you can expect multiple picks in return between the second and fourth round in 2023 and 2024.

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