The Sharks are in the thick of the playoff chase in the Western Conference, so they felt compelled to add a big piece for their stretch drive. Kane is a solid, two-way left-winger who should play a top-six winger role for the rest of 2017-18. He will probably play both special teams and, if he becomes a good fit in Northern California, might decide to re-sign with San Jose on July 1. First things first, though: help the Sharks make the playoffs (Kane has never played in the playoffs).

For the Sabres, this is a pretty good haul for a player that the entire hockey world knew was going to leave Buffalo (sooner or later). O'Regan is a decent center prospect who has seen time at the NHL level this season. He is a candidate to crack Buffalo's lineup in 2018-19. As for the picks, there are conditions attached to both picks but the Sabres were able to land three assets for their potential UFA. The first rounder becomes a second rounder in '19 if Kane does not re-sign with San Jose.

Kane's short-term fantasy value may skyrocket in the final few weeks of the regular season, and his long-range keeper value may also rise significantly if he chooses to remain with the Sharks. Either way, Kane's status is definitely on the upswing. O'Regan also looks like a fantasy dark horse heading into 2018-19.