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The Carlson sign and trade could potentially work, since the Sabres can outbid the Oil if the Oil can't free up cap space. This requires a large amount of incompetence on Chiarelli's part, but that isn't isn't exactly rare.
Palhal is correct that THIS version of the Sabres didn't need Dahlin in the D-core. With Klefbom, Marincin, Miller, and Franson, the team has a pretty solid D-core. The top pairing's a gamble, but Dahlin immediately becoming a 1RD is too. At least Miller has shown dominance at an NHL level (top 30 in GAR among dmen last year). Ultimately, I knew of more ways to get value on D than in the wings, so I drafted a winger over a Dman. The point of this roster is to show a scenario in which the Sabres could make the playoffs in one year. I feel like I have accomplished that goal.