NEWARK, NJ - MARCH 25: Jack Eichel #9 of the Buffalo Sabres in action against the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center on March 25, 2019 in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils defeated the Sabres 3-1. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
The New Jersey Devils and Buffalo Sabres might not make sense as trade partners on paper. They are both fighting to stay out of last place in the East Division. The Devils literally just derailed the Sabres season after a COVID outbreak, and the Sabres made it clear they were not happy about it.