BUFFALO IS A GOOD TRADE PARTNER

[TheJackBurton]

Buffalo obviously has some very attractive defensemen on their roster (mostly LHD), but what about McLeod? 25 year old center that fits our growing roster. No idea what it would take, but seems like a worthwhile target especially given the UFA market for 2Cs.

Ehhh I'm looking at New Jersey and Dawson Mercer.

Nj has a glut of centers, needs wingers, and most teams will be concentrating on looking to trade for one of their rhdmen.

Mercer isn't going to be in their top 2 centers as they have Hughes and Hischier. HE is under contract for 2 more years at 4 million, is 23, has a 56 point season on his resume, has seen his point totals drop so is likely due for a bounce back, and might very well be available for less than what an actual defined 2nd line center would cost.

You have a very good thought (target) here. Not sure what they would want, but maybe Texier and a prospect would be enough?

He's young and has 2 years left at only 4 million so it would take more, but it's not an awful starting point.