A trade involving Evander Kane isn't completely off the table in Buffalo.

Sabres general manager Tim Murray could flip the winger in a deal, but only in exchange for much-needed help on the blue line, according to TSN's Bob McKenzie.

From Tuesday's "Insider Trading":

The Buffalo Sabres are not close to trading Evander Kane, but they do appear to be at least open to the idea if they get the right defenseman in return. The Vancouver Canucks shut down their talks with Buffalo on Evander Kane last week. The New York Islanders came in and started kicking tires on Evander Kane, but nothing came of that. Nothing is imminent at this moment, but the Buffalo Sabres will consider it for the right defenseman.

Kane has appeared in 73 games for the Sabres since being acquired from Winnipeg in 2014, recording 20 goals and 17 assists.

The 25-year-old, drafted fourth overall in 2009, has been limited to eight games this season due to injury, and is still looking for his first goal.