My counter is as follows:

Jokiharju
Kulich

For

Vladar and Backlund (50% retention)

best thing flames get out of this is a rental lol, who says olofson resigns? if you really want to take a top pairing d in their prime and a tandem goalie give us a prospect!

Ostlund?

Kulich and savoie weren't on the table for chychrun, nothing has changed to make me think either are on the table now. Not really interested in vladar, and Backlund might be a nice add at 3c, but our need was on d. I can see adams moving ostlund or Rosen for hanifin, but chances are he's happy with adding johnson and Clifton, and isn't gonna bother shopping for another d, even though he seemed interested in hanifin.

Why the need for D? The blueline is deep and talented. I still think the Sabres need to take a serious look at goaltending but after the start of the season. Give UPL and Levi some starts and see how they do. Levi has a lot of time ahead of him but this is a major season for UPL.