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It looks like the Edmonton Oilers might well have to go to Plan B when it comes to bringing in a right shot defenceman, and in that case Zach Bogosian of the Buffalo Sabres may well be a player of interest.

There is some indication that Edmonton has Bogosian on the radar.

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Producer Matthew Coller, who regularly reports on the Sabres for WGR 550 sports radio in Buffalo,had this to report this week:“The former No. 3 overall pick has significant trade value. A source said the Edmonton Oilers have shown interest since last season. Bogosian is fast, physical and has the ability to produce points.”

The Sabres might be interested in moving Bogosian because he has a No Movement Clause, at least according to GeneralFanager.com, and Buffalo would have to protect him in a coming expansion draft, Coller reported

My take

Interesting rumour, if only because Bogosian is a right shot d-man, a point producer, and he’s entering his hockey prime. It makes sense the Oilers would be keeping an eye on Bogosian, though it’s hard to imagine he’s near the top of any top trade possibilities list, especially give the size and term of his contract.