Calgary needs help on defense and their bottom 6. Joki brings youth, yet had plenty of experience and had a solid year for Buffalo. Krebs can be used throughout the lineup. Fresh face on a team that has signaled they want and need change.

Coleman is the Swiss army knife Lindy loves. Can use him anywhere in the lineup, he is a top-notch penalty killer and can score 20. Aggressive and versatile and is accountable.

Columbus adds a veteran player who can still score 25+ goals and can skate on a top 6 line which Columbus has holes at. Rosen had a great second year in the AHL and is ready for the NHL. Fast, sick mitts and a smart player, can add a lot to the Blue Jackets roster.

Sabres retain 25% of Skinners contract for remainder of the deal.
Skinner will not be a Lindy player, he doesn't back check, doesn't block shots, doesn't penalty kill. Boone Jenner is the exact player Lindy wants and needs. Brings leadership and accountability to this young team. Sabres avoid needing to give up a 1st because they retain salary for duration of Skinners contract. Rosen doesn't have a clear path to the NHL with the roster as it stands and Columbus is still in need of a talent infusion.

Kraken acquire a hell of a prospect in Ostlund. Bryson is a 6th/7th D option who had a very solid year in Buffalo. Adds some youth on an old D core.

Tanev is the 3rd/4th liner that Lindy loves. Pesky and an agitator. Ostlund is still 2 years away from being NHL ready, but the guy is flashy, has great hands, can skate extremely well and will be a valuable asset on a Kraken team full of early 30's players. Bryson had a solid season and showed he had value. Solid 6th/7th D option for the Kraken who also have an older D lineup.
Conditional 3rd, can become 2026 2nd if Sabres make playoffs