In Flynn, the Habs get more depth up front. He can play both center and wing and will probably become Montreal's new fourth-line center (since they didn't have a right-handed pivot before this move). It's a deal that could lead to more moves, potentially involving center-turned-winger Eller

For the Sabres, this was a move that needed to be done (and many more like it) for the future of the club. Flynn wasn't part of the team's long-range plans, so they moved him out and added another future asset. For Buffalo, the rest of the 2014-15 campaign will be about losing as many games as possible.

Flynn doesn't have much fantasy value, but it's even lower now that he's headed to a contender. His ice time will be down in Montreal and he'll be a strict fourth liner (who could also be a healthy scratch from time to time).