Why would he refuse that in Vancouver but accept it in Buffalo?

One of Dahlin/Power/Thompson/Cozens would have to be included

Is this where you take a shot at the city of buffalo?

Of course they wouldn't have to be. All will be locked up to long term contracts and pettersson won't be.

We did this last time too

no its where the premise doesnt make any sense. if pettersson is willing to sign 11.5 x 7, van would be willing to pay it. why would he decline that offer just to sign it in another city with similarly poor regular season history, playoff droughts, and similar taxes.

if he is declining a contract its either because he wants to get paid more, wants to live in a nicer city, or wants to play for a contender, or probably a mix of all 3 (like Tkachuk wanting to go to FLA).

but yeah, way to immediately get super defensive about it

Dahlin will be an RFA, and who knows if Buffalo misses playoffs again maybe he won’t sign and will want out

Power is also an RFA. Maybe he’ll end up like Zegras and Drysdale are right now and still be without a contract late into the offseason, with him and Buffalo unable to reach a deal

You can’t say for certain Dahlin and Power will be signed long term and Pettersson won’t be