We all thought the Buffalo Sabres were done on day one of free agency and began to settle into our Sunday evenings. Then Pierre LeBrun of TSN and The Athletic dropped the trade bomb that forward Ryan O’Reilly was dealt to the St. Louis Blues
The Sabres picked up a haul, grabbing five pieces from the Blues in exchange for the 27-year-old center.
Coming to the Sabres in this deal are forwards Patrik Berglund, Vladimir Sobotka, and Tage Thompson. They also acquire a 2019 first-round pick (top 10 protected) and a 2021 second-round pick.