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.
Peyton Krebs
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.
