Rust would have the potential to be a home run of an addition for the Sabres if acquired. After setting career highs with 31 goals and 65 points in 71 games last season, the 33-year-old winger has posted 11 goals and 27 points in 29 games so far this season. With numbers like these, he would give Buffalo's offense a major boost if brought in.

The Buffalo Sabres have initiated a massive shakeup on Monday by moving out Kevyn Adams and bringing in an experienced replacement.

The Sabres promoted Jarmo Kekalainen, former Columbus Blue Jackets GM, from a senior advisory position to general manager.

Buffalo Sabres Owner Terry Pegula named Jarmo Kekäläinen as the next general manager.

As Canucks insider Iain MacIntyre reported, Hughes’ camp did not provide teams with assurances that an extension would be forthcoming. Perhaps that was the key issue that kept the Sabres from pursuing this deal any further. “The one thing I made certain about, under no circumstances could we guarantee a contract extension with anyone.”

Jacob Melanson made his season debut on Sunday, skating in his second career game. His addition to the lineup did not help the Seattle Kraken enough to defeat the Buffalo Sabres.