In exactly what way is getting JVR instead of Meier able to be called “ideal” ?

Poor word choice there sir

This is true "his defensive style is a fit for John Tortorella."
Not sure if JVR style would match Granato's style of play.
Could Asplund for Seeler work as well.
The Flyers get 4.5 years younger and the Sabres get a another LHD.

@RasmusASSplund of course you would need to change your name LOL!

The one where we dont give up our future to go for it before we are ready. I'd honestly say we'd be better off being sellers at this point.

The Blues don;t need Portillo, thanks.

When would they be ready? It's been 11 years since they made the playoffs, which is absolutely ridiculous! They can't keep being sellers every year, and this team is close right now. The Sabres are one of the highest scoring teams in the league. Also, Timo Meier would be part of the future, he's only a year older than Tage. If the package to get Meier, who is a proven player, would be Rosen or Ostlund, Mitts and a 1st, I would rather have Timo.

Paying a 2nd for a rental is “stupid”
NOT “ideal”