The Buffalo Sabres made a big move on the eve before the NHL Trade Deadline to improve their defense. They acquired right-shot defenseman Brandon Montour from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for Brendan Guhle and a conditional 2019 first-round pick.
Throughout the season the need for another puck-moving defenseman has been obvious for the Sabres. This move goes a long way in filling that hole on the roster. The return for that upgrade is debatable on it’s worth, but we’ll save that for another day.
The focus here will be on understanding the type of player the Sabres acquired.