Buffalo trades Steve Bernier to Vancouver for picks

Vancouver has acquired forward Steve Bernier from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for a second round draft pick in 2010 and a third round pick in 2009.

Vancouver gets: a top six forward. They need about 13 of them. Yes, I know there can only be six in a top six – it was a joke.

Fantasy Players Impacted: Bernier will get into the top six easily – something that was not assured in Buffalo. He will get a long look on the Sedin line.

Dobber rates Steve Bernier a "buy": 41 to 58 points. Big range due to big difference between first and second line linemates.