Projecting Buffalo Sabres lines with Dylan Larkin amid NHL trade rumors

The Buffalo Sabres are reportedly interested in acquiring Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin, who has stepped away from Detroit while awaiting a trade. Although Larkin has not yet added Buffalo to his trade list, the Sabres have reportedly held conversations about the forward. Tim Daniels projects a hypothetical forward lineup that installs Larkin as Buffalo's first-line center alongside Zach Benson and Tage Thompson.

Daniels argues that landing Larkin would allow Thompson to shift back to his natural wing position and alleviate pressure on young centers like Konsta Helenius. According to Daniels, a potential trade package from Sabres general manager Jarmo Kekalainen would likely include an NHL center, prospect Radim Mrtka, and multiple future draft picks.