Quoting: Hockeypal
I just took this trade from a Buffalo ACGM but understandable I mean Portillo and a 6th would even work imo
Buffalo should take that in a heart beat.
Varlamov has an excellent resume and IMO (as a Sabre fan) is worth significantly more than a spoiled/self centered/egotistical (will not sign with Buffalo) third best GK prospect in the Sabres system.
If Varlamov gave Buffalo an average season, they would easily jump 10 to 15 points in the standings and with that average season he would return a kings ransom at the TDL similar or more than the MAF trade last year.
Many Buffalo fans are myopic and cannot see the big picture.
Reading the tea leaves, Portillo will walk away from the Sabres in 12 months, if Lamoriello were to make your offer Karmanos' head would hit the ceiling with excitement.
It is unlikely that ANY GM would offer this much as Eric may leave them holding a bag of manure as well when Eric walks away from that team.
Finally, IMO Lamoriello will receive much better offers for Varlamov before the season starts.