Sabres Have Trade Target To Consider In Young Capitals Forward

The Buffalo Sabres are having an okay start to the season, as they have an 8-6-3 record and are sixth in the Atlantic Division. 

Yet, with the Atlantic Division being so competitive, the Sabres should be looking to add to their roster through the trade market. When looking at trade candidates around the NHL, Washington Capitals forward Ivan Miroshnichenko is standing out as an intriguing potential target to consider. 

Miroshnichenko was recently given permission to seek a trade from the Capitals, and the Sabres would be wise to kick tires on him because of it.

Miroshnichenko has had trouble breaking out at the NHL level, but a change of scenery could be what helps him change that. The 2022 first-round pick has good potential and skill, so he would be a fascinating player for a Sabres club that needs more offense to take a gamble on. 

In three games this season with the Capitals, Miroshnichenko has scored one goal. This is after he had two goals and three points in 13 games this past season for the Capitals. While he has not taken off offensively yet, perhaps getting a fresh start on a team like the Sabres would help him do so. 

Ultimately, with the Sabres being a team focused on both the present and the future, they would be wise to consider targeting the 22-year-old. It will be interesting to see if they do just that from here.