Sabres trade assets for an overrated and overpaid forward that takes up a roster spot from the young players? No thanks

Isles should not take Barrie. We have enough RD (I know you have him slotted to play the left) but it’s unorthodox and also Varly is allegedly not waiving his NTC for EDM

I think that you overstate the value of Bailey, who turns 33 on or around Opening Day, to a rebuilding team like Buffalo. The Sabres won't contend for a playoff slot this year, and are only like to get close in 2023-2024, just when those two young defensemen are becoming NHL-viable. Then as his contract is expiring, Bryson and Johnson will be moving in.

I just don't see it. Especially intra-divisional.

The sabres don’t need Bailey and their definitely won’t trade that package for him.

No offence but it’s a horrible trade

The Sabres need D and dont need forwards, so they trade 2 good dmen for 2 forwards?

I am not confident that the Oilers can acquire Varlamov. There is the matter of his modified no trade clause, and there doesn't seem to be alignment between what the Islanders need and what the Oilers can afford to trade away.

Lol, this is what happens when a non-Islander fan tries to do a ACGM regarding Isles. Dobson laughs at 3x2.5. Greiss isn’t worth 2.5M any longer. The Motte signing is just weird.

Terrible Oilers trade for Isles. Likewise terrible Sabres trade from their perspective, why would they even consider doing that!?

And the lines? Nelson as the 3C with Martin and Clutterbuck as his wings? Lol! - and Johnston over Parise/Bellows/Räty etc.