Girgensons isn't worth half that

MTL declines, much better ways they could utilize their last retention slot.

No need for Girgensons; the Bjugstad trade is somewhat acceptable; I'd think the Avs would go after someone like Jones before Allen.

Wow- a Sabres & Avs trade proposal that actually makes some sense !

Sabres could do something like that
Would be up to Girgs if he wants to leave though
Even without an NTC i think we’d ask him, he’s our longest tenured player & wears an A

But i think something like that is possible

Avs decline all three. No need for ZG, Bjugstad isn't a 2C and Allen is too expensive going forward into next year even retained.