Yeah I could get behind that, but I think you could also find takers for Rutta and wingles. Not sure if these are the best forward lines we could have, but who knows.

How about now?

Not sure the Sabres trade a 1st when they'll be one of the worst teams in the league.

Just hoping they sneak in

So..............

Last year CHI traded Wingles @ the deadline for a 5TH rd pick
so you add Rutta (a bottom pair defenseman), and you get a 2nd rd pick?

Vegas says..............No Thanks!

everybody overpays at the TDL, you will too, and you will like it.

Rutta was 4th on the D in ATOI. When he played he was typically on the 2nd pair. It was his 1st NHL season and still got 20 points in the 57 games he played. I actually think he's going to be on the top pair with Keith now that they traded Oesterle and I think he'll do even better than last year because it's just his 2nd season in the NHL. Just look at last year's TDL. Kempny was a continual healthy scratch and got a 3rd...amongst other similar trades as well. At the TDL I think he'll get a 2nd all by himself. Maybe TOR...Maybe NJD...maybe LAK???

With that said, I'm not so sure Wingels wants to come here....just to get traded. I know he's a Chicago guy and this may just be how it unfolds, but that's not an easy sell even if you want to come home...because you're not staying home.

But because it's Vegas, Rutta turns into the second coming of Erik Karlsson and this goes down as the worst trade of all time.

This is an interesting prediction: https://aminoapps.com/c/chel-amino/page/blog/2018-2019-nhl-standings-predictions/bN5v_5MXhouBkDabElKGYRe6r312ZK2jDzJ
If the Sabres are close I could see Betterall making this trade.

Only if the stars align and they are in the playoff hunt.