‘”Stanley had a wide range of outcomes following his trade to Buffalo,” Larkin wrote on Friday. “A towering, mean defenseman with a heavy shot, he could establish himself as a difference maker on a team with potential to make a deep playoff run. On the other hand: Stanley, a below-average defender, could be exposed or given limited minutes during the stretch run and postseason if he struggled. How it turned out: he’s only getting 13:52 of TOI per game in the playoffs, playing on the third pair and second penalty-kill unit. The trade has hurt his wallet, though he still possesses enough (perceived) upside that he should land a multi-year deal somewhere.”‘