Are the Sabres looking to flip both Halak and Stewart
Halak and Stewart went from a Stanley Cup favorite to the 30th-place team Friday. It was a shock, but they’re willing to make the most of their time in Buffalo. They also know they might not spend much time there.
It’s entirely possible Sunday was the only practice they’ll ever have in First Niagara Center. Ottawa is highly interested in acquiring Stewart before Wednesday’s trade deadline, while the Star-Tribune in Minnesota reports the Wild are hot for Halak.
“I’m happy to be here right now, and we’ll see what’s going to happen a few days from now if I’m still here,” Halak said. “Anything can happen from now on. We’ve got three more days before the trade deadline, and we’ll see.”
Halak, a pending unrestricted free agent, is 24-9-4 with a 2.23 goals-against average and .917 save percentage. Minnesota likely isn’t the only club that would be interested in the goaltender. He will not play tonight in Dallas against the Stars, but Stewart is scheduled to dress.
The Senators like Stewart for his physical game and scoring touch. The 26-year-old scored 15 times for the Blues this season and potted 28 goals with Colorado in 2009-10.
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