And why does Buffalo do this?

No idea but h e y it would be cool. I tried to equal the value out but this isn't rly a realistic trade more of just an idea.

Sure if buffalo wants it it works (don't get why they would) but IMO this hurts the Oilers more in terms of cap space. Broberg better suits Keith contract ending same as Kassian, Bouchard new contract etc.

"Could be a really good move"

Of course it would be lol! Oilers give up very little to acquire a franchise D-man who has just scratched the surface of his potential. Dahlin is being criminally underrated and written off by people. Its going to be hilarious when he really starts to break out

Dahlin is in line for a big payday that (IMO) he doesn't deserve yet - just due to the hype of being 1OA. This past year was the first time he wasn't sheltered like crazy and he got absolutely caved, posting a 37.18 GF% despite 57% O zone starts. The fact that you have him above Nurse is laughable: he'll improve over time, but he isn't a 1st pairing defenseman right now.

I'd much rather see what Broberg, Lavoie and those picks can add to the team going forward - and each on his ELC too - versus spending big money on just one 3rd pairing guy.