Buffalo Sabres Trade Rumors: Tyler Myers Back In Play

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Once again Tyler Myers is back in Buffalo Sabres trade rumors talk; this time the Sabres defensemen is being talked about as a possible way to land Evander Kane. Moving Myers is a controversial topic among Sabres fans, and with the Sabres circling the drain for a second straight season the thought of landing a top two pick and Kane has got some fans all excited.

There are rumblings that the Sabres are going hard at the trouble Jets forward and there are a bunch of different possibilities being talked about. One potential deals that seems fair would be Chris Stewart or Drew Stafford, a prospect and a first round pick. But trading Myers and a first for Kane is not going to happen. The Sabres are not ready for Kane. There is no real leadership in the locker room, and dumping Myers and a first is too high of a price.

Evander Kane would help Buffalo on the ice, and that is all that matters. I’m just not sure the timing will work out for the Sabres. Kane is a lose cannon off the ice, and his troubles while minor have been a distraction. If Buffalo can look the other way when it comes to his immaturity than possible deal could be in the works. But, I’d be cautious if I was them. Adding Kane at the wrong time could be like putting hair spray in a fire. Once it gets too hot it blows up in your face.

Depending on whom you listen to from the Sabres front office the Sabres love Myers, and see him as a possible corner stone for the future. There is a reason we keep hearing Tyler Myers as part of Buffalo Sabres trade rumors; the kid still have huge upside, and potential to be a star. It’s not something I really believe but that’s the thought process out there. I view Myers as a strong third defensemen and looking at the Sabres roster that could very well be where he will fit in.

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I could see a deal come in where Myers is sent packing, but that deal would need to be more in Buffalo’s favor. No disrespect to TSN and the recent video that came out, but I get the feeling Myer’s will be part of any big move the Sabres are rumored to be working on. I’ve heard Myers to Anaheim, Detroit, Winnipeg, and I’m sure the list will grow.

Part of the reason Myers keeps coming up is potential as I said earlier, but the bigger part I think is he has not been a constant player for Buffalo. He has been getting better and hopefully coming into his own, but part of a rebuild is holding nothing back; so moving Myers will remain possible until the Sabres feel they have completed rebuilding.

So, Sabres fan you tell me; what is a fair deal in the hunt for Evander Kane?

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