You think the Sabres would do that for a 3rd? Huh.

Lines up with comparables from past seasons. Who cares if the Sabres will or not, someone will.

Bunting working well there.

Pass.

Why is Bunting on the fourth line?

Its been reported Giroux would only be interested in waiving for Ottawa

Spending that much for a guy who may not be as good as Amirov within 3 seasons is wasteful. The Leafs don't really need forwards. An upgrade over Holl may be wise but Braun hasn't been that for a couple of seasons. This is entirely the old grass is greener stuff common on here.

Who’s want to retain 50% on a cap hit like Giroux’s even for a year?

Exactly. The usual overpayment for really unnecessary tweaking.