Regier won't be sitting on his hands on the deadline

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At least according to Jerry Sullivan of the BN.

Buffalo News - Regier willing to tinker with roster at deadline

For years, Regier made trades with the future in mind, but his philosophy has changed slightly this year. He knows the Sabres are strong enough to contend for the Stanley Cup, and he's prepared to give up a prospect or a player on his roster if it means getting a player in return who can push the Sabres over the top.

"You have to look at it," he said. "The further away from the top you are, the less likely you're going to give anything up. The closer you are to the top, you have to look at [a trade] under those circumstances."

For Regier to make any move, it would likely mean giving up a player on the roster because they have little room under the salary cap.

Sources said the Sabres have been looking for a dependable defenseman with an edge, which they need. Several other teams are shopping in the same aisle, which drives up the price. But there are players who could give Buffalo a boost.

"The biggest concern is one of depth, as it relates to defense more than anything else," Regier said. "We have more depth up front than we do on the back end."

He lists Eric Brewer, Jon Klemm or Sean Hill as examples of who Buffalo could pick up at the deadline.

Thoughts?