I am not ready to give up on Zacha. Not for that price.

you mean for a 20 year old who had 48pts in 59 games in the AHL?

I dont like that sabres trade. Missing a higher pick or better prospect

On paper we have great center depth in practice. Nico is great and Zajac is solid. McCleod hasn't impressed. Hughes might move to wing. If we do bring back Rooney he is a 4th liner. Tough to trade a center unless you know Hughes and McCleod will pan out.

Pretty sure the Oiler's would just sign Cousins in the off season. Wouldn't have to trade for him.

Even more likely they look internally at Mcloed. The dude impressed at camp starting this year I think that gets forgotten he’s a lot closer to full time role than people think.

Cousins is an RFA, so pretty sure they couldn't "just" sign him.

Also, wouldn't trade away Elvenes at this stage.

Statsny hates Buffalo and demanded out when he was there. I believe his 10 team NTC would start with Buffalo.

I also think Coughlan has a good chance of developing into a middle 6 guy so unsure why trading for Montour would benefit a cap strapped team.