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Rumors! Five goaltenders the Buffalo Sabres can trade for

By Sion Fawkes

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 04: Adin Hill #33 of the San Jose Sharks in action against the St. Louis Blues at SAP Center on November 04, 2021 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 04: Adin Hill #33 of the San Jose Sharks in action against the St. Louis Blues at SAP Center on November 04, 2021 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /
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ELMONT, NEW YORK – MARCH 31: Semyon Varlamov #40 of the New York Islanders makes the first period save against the Columbus Blue Jackets at the UBS Arena on March 31, 2022 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) /

Semyon Varlamov

Another aging goaltender who provides more of a bridge than a long-term solution, Varlamov has one year remaining on his deal with the New York Islanders. While his 10-17-2 record last season is nothing to brag about, Varlamov still posted a 0.912 save percentage and allowed 2.88 goals per game. Not the worst numbers.

Further, his GAA has sat at 2.88 or lower over the past five seasons. So Varlamov would make a more serviceable goaltender in Buffalo than what we had seen with Anderson and Tokarski. He also won’t come with a high asking price because of his age.

But he is a two-time finalist for the Vezina Trophy, the most recent of which having occurred in 2020-21. That said, the Islanders will still see a lot of value in him. So even at 34, the Buffalo Sabres may need to give up a little more to acquire his services, but he may be worth it.

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