Roster

I don't think the Sabres can actually afford to give 8.5 to a winger. And I assume if TK was willing to take less he'd just stay?

I don't think the Sabres do that unless they think they are a legit threat in the East next season

Value for Laughs is okay, but wrong team. Carolina have 4 3Cs already and Laughton ain't a 2C

Highly doubt the Sabres add a big contract
We have to pay Byram, Quinn & Peterka after next season
I think we are saving our Cap Space for them

When I read the contract, my first thought was "8 and a half years?". Then I realized it was 7 years, 8.5 million. I guess I was not expecting the amount to be north of 8. I would pass, that's a ton for a winger, and it's giving up kulich and pick 11 to do it.