Buffalo Sabres defenseman Michael Kesselring will be a trade candidate to watch this off-season. With the Sabres having limited cap space and Kesselring struggling to find his fit in Buffalo, it would not be surprising in the slightest if they moved him this summer. This is especially so when noting that he is a pending restricted free agent. If the Sabres end up making Kesselring available this off-season, keep an eye on these two teams as potential landing spots for the big right-shot defenseman. BOSTON BRUINS The Hockey News' Russell Macias recently argued [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins/players/bruins-could-look-to-buffalo-to-bolster-their-defense] that the Bruins would be a great fit for Kesselring, and it is easy to understand why. The Bruins desperately need to improve the right side of their blueline, and acquiring Kesselring could help them do just that if he bounced back in Boston. When looking at the Bruins' roster, he could slot nicely on their second pairing and their penalty kill. EDMONTON OILERS Could the Oilers look to reunite with Kesselring, who was once in their prospect pool, this off-season? The possibility should not be ruled out. The right side of the Oilers' blueline could use a boost, and this will be only more of the case if they do not re-sign pending unrestricted free agent (UFA) Connor Murphy. Due to this, the possibility of Edmonton targeting Kesselring should not be ruled out.
