Get Kyle Davidson his Keys pt 1

**2023 Pick Top 10 Protected, Becomes 2024 unprotected 1st if necessary.

Yes, Buffalo moving their 1st doesn't seem like the brightest idea for a young team playing well barely out of the playoffs, but their prospect pool is stacked (1st on the Athletic). On top of that they have 3 2nd round picks. Ostlund is a good piece and 2022 1st rounder (16OA) but with their depth of forward prospects, he is not vital to the rebuild and may struggle to find a spot when ready. Giving this electric team a better chance at breaking the playoff draught, bringing home Buffalo's own Patrick Kane and giving Owen Power an improved veteran to be paired with, plus having Kane's leadership on the team, likely next to Cozens, could make this specific deal worth it. Portillo likely is the odd man out here for Goalie Prospects and Lyubushkin isn't terrible but isn't great value and moving him could further help Buffalo make a splash this offseason.

- Kane: Ostlund and BUFFALO's 1st rounder's worth as it is likely in high teens if this deal would happen.
- Murphy : 2nd Rounder and Portillo

Taking on Lyubushkin: Has an additional year on his deal, help the hawks cap floor next season, and allows some flexibility with prospects time in AHL or NHL. Not a negative bc Buffalo has cap for days, but dealing him doesn't hurt them also.

Throw back Calgary's 2024 5th rounder to get the deal done.

This trade is made ONLY if Buffalo is in a better spot for the playoffs come the TDL. Wanted to be creative so don't be too harsh or roast away. Could be too little of a return or too much in a huge way.

Could use a backup goalie improvement, could stand to dump Myers, why not?

They send a pick if necessary to a team to retain further.