The Buffalo Sabres have dealt with an endless stream of key injuries since the start of training camp, with do-it-all forward Zach Benson being the latest vital contributor to join the list. It could lead general manager Kevyn Adams to do an early survey of the NHL trade market.
Perhaps the biggest area of need is center with Josh Norris out indefinitely and head coach Lindy Ruff hesitant to shift superstar Tage Thompson back to the middle. Lyle Richardson of Bleacher Report believes that brings the Boston Bruins' Pavel Zacha into play for Buffalo, though there's a caveat.