John Shannon: Free agent Ilya Kovalchuk is getting interest from teams with several of them considering signing him. Those teams are looking to talk with their coaches and staff over the holiday roster freeze to see what role he could play and if there is a fit.
The Sabres could move a defenseman for centerman
Joe Yerdon of The Athletic: (mailbag) The Buffalo Sabres could use some help down the middle this year. Trading a defenseman for a center could be an option. Could possibly get a third-line center that could be a second-line option in a pinch.