The super trade that had been circulating in rumors all Thursday for the Buffalo Sabres fell through at the last moment.

Sabres’ GM Jarmo Kekäläinen had negotiated a deal in which the team would have acquired St. Louis Blues star defenseman Colton Parayko. However, the trade fell apart when the Canadian defenseman exercised a clause in his contract and refused to move to Buffalo.

According to NHL reporter Kevin Weekes, Parayko is still willing to accept a trade – but only to very specific destinations.

According to Weekes, the defenseman has named two possible teams from the Western Conference: the Anaheim Ducks and the Los Angeles Kings. Both teams are in a tight battle for playoff spots in the West.

The NHL trade deadline expires on Friday at 10 PM Finnish time.

Kevin Weekes

@KevinWeekes
Update Re @StLouisBlues D Parayko,
I’m told his preference as of now is
to stay in the West, and he’s open to
the @LAKings and @AnaheimDucks
among potential landing spots.
#HockeyX

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