TSN Hockey’s Ray Ferraro and Darren Dreger Weigh in on Canucks and Sabres Trade Speculation
The NHL trade season is always filled with speculation and rumors, and this year is no exception. Recently, there have been whispers about a potential trade between the Vancouver Canucks and the Buffalo Sabres. However, according to TSN Hockey’s Ray Ferraro and Darren Dreger, it’s time to pump the brakes on this speculation.
In their latest podcast, Ferraro and Dreger discussed the recent rumors surrounding the two teams. While they acknowledged that there have been some discussions between the Canucks and Sabres, they emphasized that nothing is imminent.
Ferraro, a former NHL player and current analyst, expressed his skepticism about the trade rumors. “When it’s so obvious? Never happens,” he said, suggesting that the trade speculation is likely overblown.
Dreger, a veteran hockey insider, echoed Ferraro’s sentiments. “I think we need to take a step back here,” he said. “There have been some discussions, but I’m not convinced that anything is close to happening.”
One of the main reasons for the trade speculation is the Canucks’ need for a top-six forward. The team has been struggling to find consistent scoring, and many believe that they need to make a move to address this issue.
The Sabres, on the other hand, have been rumored to be shopping some of their players, including forward Kyle Okposo. Okposo has been mentioned as a potential target for the Canucks, but Dreger believes that the Sabres may not be willing to part with him.
“I think the Sabres are looking for a significant return if they’re going to trade Okposo,” Dreger said. “And I’m not sure that the Canucks are willing or able to meet that price.”
Ferraro also pointed out that the Canucks may not be the only team interested in Okposo. “There are other teams that are looking for scoring help, and Okposo is a guy who can provide that,” he said.
In addition to Okposo, the Sabres have several other players who could be of interest to the Canucks. However, Dreger believes that the Canucks may not be willing to part with the assets necessary to acquire these players.
“I think the Canucks are looking for a hockey trade, where they can give up some assets and get a player who can help them now,” Dreger said. “But I’m not sure that the Sabres are willing to do that.”
In conclusion, while there have been some discussions between the Canucks and Sabres, it’s unlikely that a trade will happen anytime soon. Ferraro and Dreger’s comments suggest that the trade speculation is overblown, and that the Canucks may need to look elsewhere to address their scoring needs.
As the NHL trade season heats up, it’s likely that we’ll see more rumors and speculation about potential trades. However, as Ferraro and Dreger pointed out, it’s always important to take these rumors with a grain of salt and wait for the facts to come out.
In the meantime, Canucks fans will continue to wait with bated breath to see if their team will make a move to address their scoring needs. One thing is for sure, however: the NHL trade season is always full of surprises, and we can expect plenty of twists and turns in the coming weeks.
