Quoting: Tjm220
There is no incentive for Buffalo to do this.
Completely agree!
Quoting: Coleharborcrosby
A backup goalie, a pick and a moderately better player?
1) A back up GK that the Sabres do not need Levi, Comrie and Luukkonen.
2) The fourth has moderate value.
3) Buffalo finally has LHD and RHD balance, adding Määttä would give the Sabres 5 LHD and 3 RHD.
Let's not forget Jokiharju is their best RHD Määttä would not crack the Sabres top 3.
4) Let's compare past trades:
Määttä traded for Dominik Kahun (currently playing swisserland) and round 5 pick and Brad Morrison a former 4th round pick now enjoying life in the ACHL
Jokiharju traded for 8th OA Nylander when Alex still appeared to have a decent upside.
There is no incentive for Buffalo make this trade.