Could the Penguins and Sabres — with obvious ties and connections between Pens’ GM Jim Rutherford and his counterpart and former lieutenant Jason Botterill in Buffalo — be a trade match? It was floated on a Buffalo radio station yesterday by Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman.
Friedman - I don't think much has changed on the trade fronts. I think the #Sabres are still talking to Calgray, there's been some rumblings that they've talked to Pittsburgh. But it's the usual suspects that are available. Talks continue to look for a forward.
— WGR 550 (@WGR550) November 26, 2019
“Talks” aren’t necessarily an indicator that a deal is close, but it is always interesting to hear what teams may be in discussions with each other.