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I think I saw Byram making attempts to hit people last season. I dunno, there are several unknown variables leading into next season. I mean, there's a good chance we don't miss Peterka's output at all. It's not like he was amazing. A first pair of Dahlin and Byram should be satisfactory defensively and will likely be a legit offensive threat. It could be alright.

It'll make it easier to trade him now that his price is set.

Yes, but did you ever hit "send" on that email to Adams?

@LGR4GM's take here is the only reasonable response to this development: it's a smart move considering the circumstances. We all know the hole the Sabres have dug for themselves so this scenario shouldn't be all that shocking. I got the sense from the last couple of press appearances by Adams that the team might rather keep BB unless the offer is really good and contributes to Win Mode Now. Compare the way he talked about Byram to the way he talked about Peterka leading up to the trade. Now they stand to get BB for ~$5.5 x 2 contract and can push off trade talks to the deadline next season, where by then a motivated BB has increased his trade value.

Watched for offense, ignored the D. If @LGR4GM says we only have three, then these three stood out to me. Kopff - I think we should expect to stand out in this. Richard - who doesn't look like a 6th round pick at least in this short video. Ziemer - has some skillz at or near the tier of the above two. Looking at the roster, though, nice to see some local kids on D. If anyone should desire to play the game with a little aggression, local kids should after watching, and being disappointed by, the Sabres during their formative years.

That's just it - he wants to be able to claim total credit in doing for the Sabres what his employees did for the Bills and Bandits. This is what Sabres fans are stuck with.

Did Fairburn provide reasons? Is it worth the listen?

There is no offer sheet. It's a canard.

Adams really scraped the bottom of the excuse barrel on his cap dump/Byram argument.

Does that not sum up Sabres ownership perfectly? It does.

I hope so!

We're going to pry Elias Pettersson from Vancouver in a deal that sends shockwaves throughout the league.

Oh well, I tried to summon positive vibes and failed.

Hotel rooms are expensive.

Josh Allen is Marner's GOAT. Josh Allen plays for a team in Buffalo. Marner may enjoy being in close proximity to his GOAT and having the chance to befriend him. Marner could be a family-man's family-man and appreciate the lifestyle that would come with being in Buffalo, still famous amongst the athletes for being a destination for guys with families. Toronto is ~ 1 hr away. Florida is ~3 hrs away by plane. Our low cost of living somewhat addresses the palm trees argument and Adams, et al, are nitwits for not recognizing that. Our slow, friendly culture, can be quite meaningful to a person who is sick and tired of being in the limelight 24/7. You people need to stop drinking so heavily and shake off the pessimism. I'm not predicting Marner is going to come here, but the arguments against him coming here aren't necessarily as strong as some like to think they are by my reckoning.

The question is how do they go about solving the goalie issue. IMHO UPL is not good enough. Levi is poised to spend a season at least as a backup if not a close 50/50 split. I'd rather they trade Byram for a vet goalie and trade UPL + Mule for picks if that's possible. I have mixed thoughts on Byram, though. I get why some posters would rather keep him because of his offensive upside. I just don't recall him clearing the front of the net or being much of a force at all, although that's better than being noted as NOT being a force at all like Power, mainly, or Mule. But, depending on the system, he may not need to be that guy if he's paired with Dahlin.

Wow, this kid is super sharp, for his age he picks up on a lot of life's detail and is able to process it smartly (parents of kids this age will understand). Also, he's a nice Christian boy, not afraid to speak about it, which tells me his ego is in check. Very much an athlete in the Beane/McDermott mold.

Always impressed by an athlete who is super smart. He sounds smart yet humble, his word choices are smart, he did his research, he clearly was ready with a targeted message. All of that translates on the ice and is part of the talent package. I want him on the team tomorrow. (YES, I KNOW HE WILL TAKE YEARS TO DEVELOP. Thank you.)

Does "talent" only equal goals? Seems that's the popular conflation.

Dumping salary could equal being able to spend big money in FA and keeping Tuch.

I'm getting the sense that if this guy and Kesselring work out, the Sabres, in the end, are not saving money at all by making these moves.