Sabres Forward Standing Out as Prime Trade Candidate

After acquiring Ryan McLeod, the Sabres could move this forward to help bolster their roster.

The Buffalo Sabres have had a busy offseason, but they might not be done just yet. They still haven't added a proper top-six winger to their roster, which is one of their biggest summer goals. As a result, another trade could be on the way.

When looking at the Sabres' roster, Peyton Krebs is one player they could use as a trade chip to upgrade it. 

With the Sabres acquiring Ryan McLeod from the Edmonton Oilers, he is set to be their third-line center for the 2024-25 season. Because of this, Krebs, who had chances at the 3C role last season, could be expendable for the right price. 

Clubs could be interested in Krebs, as he is a former first-round pick who is still just 23 years old. The potential for him to become a more significant offensive threat is still there, and perhaps a change of scenery could help him take that next step.

During this past season with the Sabres, Krebs posted four goals, 17 points, 108 hits, and a plus-2 rating in 80 games. Overall, it was a tough season for Krebs in what was expected to be a breakout campaign. 

It will be intriguing to see what the Sabres decide to do with Krebs. After adding McLeod, Beck Malenstyn, Sam Lafferty, and Nicolas Aube-Kubel this offseason, it may be hard for Krebs to have a permanent spot in their lineup next season. Thus, he is a player to watch in trade talk as we approach the new campaign.