The Sabres would be willing to trade one of their young goalies who would certainly interest Kent Hughes
According to information reported by Jeff Marek of Sportsnet, the Buffalo Sabres are not expected to sign one of their top young goaltenders in Erik Portillo, the team's 2019 third-round pick.
The latter will become an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season if he does not get a professional contract. Obviously, instead of losing him for nothing, the Sabres wouldn't rule out trading him soon.
The 6-foot-6, 224-pound behemoth has maintained a 2.77 GAA and .909 OPS this season in 17 NCAA games.
He clearly has a very interesting profile for the Habs, who are still looking for a forward-looking netminder for the organization. If the price is worth it, Portillo is definitely a great project for Kent Hughes to look at.
Last year, in 42 games in the American college circuit, Portillo maintained a 2.14 GAA and a .926 SV%.
Remember that Buffalo already has Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and Eric Comrie under contract. By parting with Portillo, they will certainly be getting along with Montreal's Devon Levi.
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JANVIER 10 | 111 ANSWERS The Sabres would be willing to trade one of their young goalies who would certainly interest Kent Hughes Would you trade a draft pick to get goalie Erik Portillo? | ||
| 3rd round pick | 42 | 37.8 % |
| 4th round pick | 28 | 25.2 % |
| 5th round pick | 18 | 16.2 % |
| Not interested | 23 | 20.7 % |
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