The Buffalo Sabres are apparently open for business, and it could make sense for the Montreal Canadiens to look into acquiring Ryan O’Reilly.

There’s nothing else in the league that gets a fan more worked up than player movement (well a 10 goal game could have the same effect, but you get my point). That’s why Trade Deadline Day and Free Agent Frenzy are two of the most coveted events in the NHL. The Montreal Canadiens have dabbled in some signings on July 1st in the past, but haven’t made a massive splash at the deadline.

We were given some more information on the Hockey Night in Canada intermission segment from last weekend. According to the panel, the Buffalo Sabres are open for business on all players except for Jack Eichel. Based on how the season has gone for them so far, it’s not surprising to learn it’s gotten to this point.

Buffalo has been rebuilding for a number of years and still hasn’t managed to turn it around despite selecting in the top 10 for the past five Entry Drafts including two second overall picks in Eichel and Sam Reinhart. However, it looks like they’re set for another season in the bottom five of the league. Take that as proof that it’s not just about drafting high; you need to fill the rest of the roster with the right pieces.

The Sabres have already started with getting rid of players after placing Matt Moulson on waivers Monday. Additionally, you could consider Evander Kane the Matt Duchene of the east. The 26-year-old has been surrounded by trade talk for a while, and this will probably be the year he’s moved as he’s set to be a UFA at the end of the season.

Anyway, it’s funny how dangerous the words ‘open for business’ can be. After that, fans have been putting on their GM hats and trying to think of possible trades that could make sense.