There are plenty of reasons for the Buffalo Sabres to be interested in trading for Artemi Panarin but it is actually Alexis Lafreniere that they should try to trade for.
For the first time in recent memory, the Buffalo Sabres are expected to be buyers at the trade deadline. The next few weeks is going to be the first big test for new general manager Jarmo Kekalainen as he tries to add to the roster to finally get this team back to the playoffs.