That ain't it.

Interesting

Sabres can't extend DeBrincat at this time even if they traded for him. Now do you want to trade "three first rounders" for a player who can be UFA in two seasons?

I think Chicago will want more. Maybe they would take Cozens, a 1st, and another sweetener?

Bishop isn't going on LTIR, we brought him in to reach the floor.

He will most likely be traded during season to help a team with their cap space.

I don't want to win the sweepstakes if that is the cost.

The 10 million also costs us someone from dahlin/Thompson/cozens/power too

Oh my God no.

Definitely a risk, but getting to play with the young core we have could be enticing to. In 2yrs if done right the Sabres are gonna be a scary team to play.

Oh, I agree the Sabres can be very good soon. There are so many cap strapped teams, and Sabres (Devils and Wings) are one few teams with cap now and future to sign to UFAs. Just my thought keep the picks and keep the young assets. There are good UFAs this summer looking for a home on their contract. In the summer of 2023, gee Patrick Kane, and Huberneau could. be UFAs.

Understand what your saying, but not many players put the biscuit in the basket better than Cat. See what the Sabres do, they need a Goalie first

There are good possibilities in UFA for a goalies this season. Then the Sabres hope one of their goalie prospects becomes NHL good soon.

Post July 1 trade

LTIR counts towards the floor

????? Yes. So. He can't be extended this summer by either the Hawks or Sabres

1 year remaining on his deal so he can

Sorry, you're right. The question is do the Sabres want to take that chance when other players are available for free.