Devils vs sabres in 2 years

We would let VV walk for cap room. By then Schmid would be the starter.

Slightly biased perhaps but I agree, Sabres and Devils will most likely be among the strongest teams throughout the rest of the 20s.

Cannot see Vanecek getting resigned when his current deal is up. Chances are that Schmid will likely have developed into a bonafide starter at that point in time (if not by Christmas 2023 already) and between Brennan and Daws the Devils should have a serviceable backup by 2025.
Bridging Hughes will likely be a mistake, would be way better to lock him up long-term once his ELC is up.
Mercer deal is within the range of possible outcomes but I feel like a long-term contract at 6m - 6.5m is more likely.

I was just going off current roster tough to predict prospects escpiallly goalies.

Devils have a little more certainty. Sabres have the advantage of A LOT of ELC support. should be really fun.

I agree with forwards but on defense and maybe goalie sabres have the advantage. For the forwards sabres have 5 forwards coming up but Quinn and pertka have already proven they top six guys. In two years sabres will have cap space and depth no one can in the league can match.