Rumors! Five goaltenders the Buffalo Sabres can trade for

John Gibson

Let’s get the downside out of the way first: Gibson’s last three seasons in the net have been miserable, posting just a 0.904 save percentage. However, he’s also been part of an Anaheim Ducks team that hasn’t sniffed the playoffs in five seasons.

And while he’d be coming to a Buffalo Sabres team that has missed the postseason for 11 straight seasons, Gibson would also be entering a more stable situation. He will also be 29 when the season begins, with five years remaining on his contract.

Gibson would come at a steeper price than Quick. However, given his struggles over the past three seasons, his value is at an all-time low from the trade front. Despite this, he is still slated to earn $6.4 million per season. So the question for the Sabres is this: Are they willing to pay that much for a goaltender whose production was no better than Craig Anderson’s?