Why does Chicago do this honestly? In other words, what gaps does this fill for Chicago?

Now this I might be able to get behind 1 for 1

Rather keep olofsson, but i like olofsson more than most.

chicago’s got to move out money and has no place in the lineup for connolly and barely a place in the lineup for strome.

Chicago is fine against the cap. Connolly was put in the AHL because younger players have outplayed him. That said, whether Chicago has a place in the lineup or not for Strome doesn't answer the question; why would Chicago give up Strome for Eakin, an AHL D man and a 4th? What hole does Eakin fill that isn't already filled let alone Strome being a better player?

Wait, have the Sabres completely given up on Victor Olofsson?
78 points in 116 games seems like it would get more than 4 points in 20 games + 4th round pick.

Olofsson is good on the power play. He has struggled on even strength goals. I think Olofsson will have his best season yet in point production.

Fair, but I'd still think the 4th should probably be upgraded to a 2nd especially if the Sabres are in no hurry to sell him.