‘The Sabres are less likely to be aggressive, though, since Skinner and Eichel will account for 22.5 percent of the projected $83 million salary cap for next season. Instead, the team is more likely to use draft picks and prospects to trade for a top-six forward, specifically a center, or help on the blue line, much like the pre-deadline deal that sent Brendan Guhle and a first-round draft pick to Anaheim for defenseman Brandon Montour.’
Trades 'more realistic' option for Sabres to address needs
Source: Buffalo News