no longer mediocre

Sure, if only Benn would waive that NMC. But he's not going anywhere.

Also we'd have zero money left to re-sign Hintz and Fabbro after this year, and Oettinger is underpaid too. Not to mention NSH wouldn't agree to this deal, they have no real need for defensemen.

Klingberg should SING his extension in Nashville. I would like to hear that haha. On a serious note, I don’t see Buffalo wanting another overpaid forward on their team, especially not Benn. They have Skinner.. I think that’s enough..

I like the fact that you arrive exactly to 82,5M$ of Cap.

I like the roster but I don't see any of those trades happening.

I would take Benn, at his full contract if he were willing to come. Buffalo won’t need the cap space, he’s a respected veteran that could help the kids, and honestly helps them get to the floor without spending in other areas. I would not pay for him though, Dal would have to pay to move him. Which I doubt they would do to like I said a respected veteran with leadership intangibles.

Sabres have no need for Benn and wouldn't want his salary, let alone give up a 2nd to get him.