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The Buffalo Sabres have been one of the frontrunners in the trade discussions for Winnipeg Jets star goalie Connor Hellebuyck.
It certainly makes sense when you consider how things are going for Buffalo in the early season — Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and Colten Ellis have struggled, and Alex Lyon is hurt.
The Sabres were pursuing Hellebuyck all summer, and it’s clear now that they were right to seek an upgrade.
Most likely, they’re keeping the phone lines open now, too. Hellebuyck still hasn’t been traded anywhere.
Maybe the Sabres offer
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