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Buffalo Sabres: 3 blockbuster trade packages for Jason Robertson

By Sion Fawkes

CALGARY, AB - MAY 11: Jason Robertson #21 of the Dallas Stars in action against the Calgary Flames during Game Five of the First Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Saddledome on May 11, 2022 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The Flames defeated the Stars 3-1. (Photo by Derek Leung/Getty Images)
CALGARY, AB - MAY 11: Jason Robertson #21 of the Dallas Stars in action against the Calgary Flames during Game Five of the First Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Saddledome on May 11, 2022 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The Flames defeated the Stars 3-1. (Photo by Derek Leung/Getty Images) /
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The rumor mill is afloat regarding the Buffalo Sabres making a potential deal for one of the hottest upcoming stars in the NHL. 

Just because it’s the preseason, it does not mean the rumor mill is finished going through its rounds. As you may already know, it has been rumored the Buffalo Sabres inquired about potentially acquiring Jason Robertson’s services.

And while I’m on the conservative side when it comes to team building, through the draft and a solid prospects pool, landing Robertson would not be a half-bad idea. Why? He’s still just starting to break into his prime, having played in just 128 games.

Unlike Alex DeBrincat, who will need to acclimate to his new teammates in Ottawa after playing in 368 games with the Blackhawks. Ditto for Matthew Tkachuk in Florida, as he saw 431 games of action in Calgary.

Experience-wise Robertson matches that of many on the young Buffalo Sabres. So while I’m never completely hot on a trade, I am more open to this one should it occur. But what will the Sabres need to give up? Here are three scenarios, with varying levels of logic, but after what we have seen regarding NHL trades, none of the below (or another scenario) would surprise me.

NEWARK, NJ – JANUARY 25: Jason Robertson #21 of the Dallas Stars during the game against the New Jersey Devils on January 25, 2022 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Getty Images)
NEWARK, NJ – JANUARY 25: Jason Robertson #21 of the Dallas Stars during the game against the New Jersey Devils on January 25, 2022 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Getty Images) /

Buffalo Sabres trade scenarios for Jason Robertson: Scenario #1

This is the likeliest trade scenario in my eyes. While I wouldn’t be a fan of seeing Quinn go, the Stars won’t give up Robertson for nothing, and Quinn is one of the NHL’s better up-and-coming players who can step in and contribute immediately. This scenario also sees Casey Mittelstadt getting a fresh start and a change of scenery.

The Buffalo Sabres would keep their 2023 first round pick since they are swapping two former first rounders to Dallas, but will need to give up a second rounder to complete the deal. Since the Stars figure to compete for a playoff spot, they will want to acquire a player who could be an immediate replacement for Robertson, and Quinn can be that player.

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