Winnipeg accepts that for sure. Has Jokiharju really dropped off or why only a 2nd round pick for him?

Kevyn Adams would rather have Dustin Tokarski than Matt Murray. He’s not going to want Murray after he already said no to them. He’s also not trading Jokiharju.

So keep the defense the same? They just can't go status quo, disaster waiting to happen

They will add another defenseman. I think it will be a LHD to play with Lyubushkin Stillman 7D Bryson waived.

His job is entirely too safe and he is entirely too timid. Someone will replace Bryson, and a FA will replace girgensons. Thats about it.

The fanbase's opinion of Jokiharju is drastically lower than what Adams and Granato's opinions of him are - and fans don't form the roster or dress the lineup. It's pretty clear, based on what each man has said, that they see Jokiharju as part of their future. He may be slotted on the 3rd pairing if they find a more experienced addition on the 2nd pairing but thinking that Jokiharju will be dumped to any team that wants him is purely a fan's unrealistic wish.



1000% correct. If there's one thing Adams has preached since he first started, it's that he only wants players that want to play in Buffalo. Murray already made his feelings known last year - any reversal in hindsight he may make in waiving this time would appear self-serving and disingenuous and Adams would likely see that. Besides, with his injury history, what would the benefit of bringing him in be when he'd be less reliable health-wise than what the Sabres have now?





If they add a proven veteran defenseman to stabilize the top 4 with Dahlin / Power / Samuelsson, that'd allow Jokiharju to be slotted to the 3rd pair beside Lyubushkin. With Stillman and Bryson around the same age and cap hit but with Stillman offering some rare physicality over Bryson, I'd anticipate that Bryson will be dealt or waived by training camp.

Your crystal ball cracked.