Buffalo Sabres GM drops postmortem on Connor Hellebuyck trade talks

Buffalo Sabres general manager Jarmo Kekalainen did not appear desperate to acquire Connor Hellebuyck despite significant trade rumors. Kekalainen favored the team's current goaltending trio and expressed wariness about paying a high price for the 33-year-old goalie. The Sabres' front office ultimately deemed the Jets' asking price too high, though they did not disclose specific demands.