The Buffalo Sabres have put their 11th overall pick on the trade market and have revealed their target among the Montreal Canadiens players.
Although the idea of having two picks in the top 11 is enticing, it's not going to happen. The Sabres' demands are incompatible with the strategies of Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton.
The Sabres want to acquire a player like Kirby Dach or Alex Newhook in exchange for their 11th pick. Both teams are looking for the same type of player on the market, which complicates things for the Canadiens, who don't have a draft pick that high to offer.
Elliotte Friedman confirmed that the 10th and 11th picks from the New Jersey Devils and the Sabres are available, with Buffalo aiming for a high-impact top-6 forward.
In summary, the Sabres would like to get a player like Newhook or Dach, but Kent Hughes is unlikely to make such a trade. However, the Devils' 10th pick remains an interesting option.
