The Buffalo Sabres could be making one of the biggest NHL trades at this year’s deadline. The club has been on the lookout for a blueline upgrade, one that may be right around the corner.
The Sabres have been in the thick of trade chatter ever since turning things around this season. Now, with a playoff spot all but assured, Buffalo is going all-in.
That situation has led the Sabres to land the defenseman they have been looking for, getting Colton Parayko in a reported deal with the St. Louis Blues.
According to insider Darren Dreger, the deal is in place with the last details finalizing before the deal officially goes through.
Dreger reported, as part of this week’s NHL trades, that the Blues would get towering defenseman Radim Mrtka, the ninth overall pick from the 2025 NHL Draft, and a first-round pick as part of the compensation.
That much seems to be only a part of the package for Parayko. The 32-year-old was a staple for Team Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics, helping the Canadian side earn a silver medal.
At the NHL level, Parayko was a member of the 2019 Blues squad that won the Stanley Cup. He’s played in 781 NHL games, amassing over 300 points.
It seems like it’s only a matter of time before one of the most interesting NHL trades goes through.
More NHL Trades Coming Down the Pipeline for Blues
The rumored deal involving Parayko won’t likely be the last of the NHL trades reportedly in the works for the Blues. According to prevailing chatter, St. Louis could have a deal in place for Robert Thomas.
The team that’s making the rounds in a Thomas deal is the Utah Mammoth. The Mammoth are apparently willing to pony up. As such, the Blues could jettison a couple of veteran pieces, virtually restocking their prospect cupboard and draft capital in one fell swoop.
It remains unclear whether Thomas will indeed go at this year’s trade deadline. But rumors of NHL trades seem to point towards this deal happening.
Parayko’s No-Trade Clause Likely the Hold-Up
At the time of this writing, one of the most-talked-about NHL trades has not yet happened. The likely holdup is Parayko’s no-trade clause.
It may just be a paperwork issue. However, Parayko must officially waive his no-trade clause for the deal to finally go through. So, it might take a little bit longer before the trade becomes official.
It’s worth pointing out that it’s not rare for NHL trades to fall through at the last minute due to one detail or another. While the two clubs could have a deal in place, there might be a last-minute detail that could derail the trade.
It doesn’t seem like that could be the case in this situation. Still, that’s always a possibility with NHL trades. It’s never totally certain until the trade call happens and the NHL gives the thumbs up.
So, Sabres fans may have to wait a little bit longer for one of the most exciting NHL trades in recent team memory.
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