Report: Myers trade talk intensifying between Sabres, Ducks

The Anaheim Ducks are reportedly getting very serious about acquiring Tyler Myers.

Talks between the Ducks and the Buffalo Sabres regarding the towering defenseman have intensified, according to Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports.

The Ducks are apparently not alone in their pursuit of the blue-liner, though, which could explain the increased urgency of their talks with Buffalo.

Myers, who leads Buffalo in ice time, is in the third season of a seven-year, $38.5-million contract, so any team willing to trade for him will need to accommodate his $5.5-million cap hit or convince the Sabres to retain some salary.