‘The Staal trade, meanwhile, opens the expected auction in Buffalo. Hall’s contract expires after this season, and he seems likely to be dealt. Defenceman Brandon Montour, rearguard Jake McCabe and goalie Carter Hutton are headed for unrestricted free agency. There’s talk Buffalo might be ready to move on from Sam Reinhart and Rasmus Ristolainen.’
Eric Staal is a Canadien, rescued from the Sabres tire fire. Taylor Hall can’t be far behind
Source: Toronto Star