Full details of the fantasy shakeout from the BLOCKBUSTER Evander Kane deal

Fantasy Impact

The Buffalo Sabres have acquired Evander Kane, Zach Bogosian, and Jason Kasdorf from the Winnipeg Jets for Tyler Myers, Drew Stafford, Joel Armia, Brendan Lemieux, and a first-round draft pick.

The Sabres get

Two former top four overall draft picks, plus a college netminder. In Kane, they receive among the NHL's (and fantasy's) most talked about forwards, with a unique and enticing skill set which had unfortunately been overshadowed by his off-ice distractions. But no one doubts Kane could be a difference maker, if – and these are big ifs – he stays healthy and keeps his head in the game.

Bogosian brings them a rearguard whose production and health have nosedived in recent years but who possesses NHL experience (393 games) well beyond that of most 24 year olds.

Kasdorf is as 23 year old, 6'4'' netminder currently playing for R.P.I. in the NCAA.

The Jets get:

With Myers, they receive a defenseman who arrived in the NHL with a splash nearly as big as Myers is tall, but who has struggled mightily of late under the weight of his huge contract and playing for the lowly Sabres.

Stafford is a proven commodity who can provide a decent scoring output without the baggage of Kane, but who's also a UFA this summer.

Armia is a former first rounder putting up very solid number in the AHL and who was ranked 103rd in January's top 215 prospects list, while Lemieux – son of former NHL divisive figure Claude – was ranked 109th and brings with him the size and sandpaper that the Jets are losing with Kane.

Fantasy Players Impacted

This year, the impact isn't enormous for the Sabres, since Kane is out for the rest of the season and Kasdorf is in no position to come to the NHL just yet. Bogosian will be thrust into a top four role upon arrival, meaning more PP time and responsibility…..if he can remain healthy.