Defense fixed - no UFAs

Demelo is better than Murphy. Why not keep 13th overall and just add Demelo? Idk why Sabres fans are so hot to deal top prospects/picks for a guy who will be on the wrong side of 30 and has a lengthy injury history. Because CHI fans say he's good?

I wouldn't trade 1st+ for Murphy or DeMelo.

Hawks aren't doing that

It's a first and Jokiharju for Murphy AND DeMelo.

Let's be clear:

1. Buffalo has four high quality forward prospects that will be pushing for roster spots over the next two seasons.

2. This draft is light on 1st round D-prospects.

3. Sabres need two defensive D to push hard for playoffs in 23-24. Quality depth is what will allow us to survive injury spells.

This adds up to us needing to move 13OA. It does us no good to keep it . . . for what? Another top-six forward prospect? We've already got more than we can use.

These moves (should) put the Sabres in the playoffs for the next two years and appear to be for the best options available. Are the comp values wrong? I don't think so.