Wow, things change quickly! This Week a phone call can change where a guy thinks he is heading….
Sabres fans, brace yourselves. The NHL trade wire is red-hot right now, and Buffalo is suddenly in the center of the storm.
According to hockey insider Eklund of HockeyBuzz, the Buffalo Sabres are reportedly closing in on a massive trade to acquire St. Louis Blues star center Robert Thomas.
Looks like Buffalo won out on the Robert Thomas sweeps. Great exciting pick up for them and the fan base. And the dominoes fall
— Eklund’s NHL Trade, Free Agent Rumors (@Eklund) March 3, 2026
The Rumored Package
To pry a 26-year-old, elite top-line center out of St. Louis, Eklund reports that “multiple assets” are heading back. A package of this magnitude likely demands:
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Premium Draft Capital: At least one future 1st-round pick.
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Blue-Chip Prospects: Buffalo’s deep prospect pool makes them uniquely positioned to pull this off.
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Cost-Controlled Roster Players: Young NHL talent to help St. Louis retool.
Robert Thomas possesses a full no-trade clause. For this blockbuster to become a reality, Thomas must explicitly waive his protection to move to upstate New York. Until the ink is dry and verified by the league, treat this as highly entertaining speculation. Keep your eyes peeled, but guard your expectations.
