If he could just use it to add some assistants that can run a powerplay that would be nice.

Don’t need them chasing players with no interest in leaving or being on the Sabres.

No way we take the Skinner contract. For us he’s practically cap dump. He doesn’t do anything for us. Savoie and a middling first isn’t enough for Andersson, let alone our captain too.

Leafs like the deal. Take out Skinner and the Flames might accept...but of course no cap for Sabres then.

Massive over pay for Marner and Skinner's contract kills the Calgary deal.

Marner for Skinner would at least be a consideration, assuming Skinner would be willing to waive his no movement clause. Otherwise, adding Marner makes no sense for Buffalo anyway. The Toronto trade you propose is absolutely preposterous for Buffalo.