I’m a Buffalo fan and fan of Larrson’s play but not realistic for Seattle. Rutta trade also reaching bit much

Agree with this 100%

Further, I would argue that team defense plagues the Sabres. This is not addressed at all in the bottom 6 (I wouldn't mess with the top 6). Kulich needs a year in Rochester. So does Savoie. There are some shrewd adds via the UFA market (Erik Haula, Tyler Motte), and given the Sabres depth at foward, better ones via trade (can we all say Scott Laughton?).

And..... Hill's contract maybe a but rich. I can see $3 million, but his injury history I think stops him.from seeing $4 million. Frankly, I would go with Levi and Lukkonen. Improving team defense will go a long way in making that tandem look awefully good - not that Levi hasn't already.

This offseason his huge for Adams, as the Sabres are completely poised to make a major move to being just not relevant, but dangerous.

These moves don't do it imo.

I appreciate both of your opinions. Rutta was essentially move all these parts to Pittsburgh and get a pick and salary back to make it work, but I see what you’re saying. Larson would fit a big need, but I don’t fully think Seattle does it.

I do agree the bottom six needs more defensive minded players, but the team has shown they’re not going to block their young guys. Kulich could definitely stay in Rochester but they did this with Quinn so I can see them doing it again. Savoie can’t go to Rochester and is too good for juniors so he may be forced to be here, but he’s so talented I think that’s fine.

Hill reminds me very much of Ullmark and while it may be an overlay, he’s good and proven he can be a starter. I don’t think they can go into next year with Levi and UPL. That’s too much inexperience for a team that has shown they can take the next step with competent goaltending.