Hawk Fan Here:
do you believe Buffalo needs a 3C? I've picked Buffalo as a destination for AA, but had a lot of backlash that you don't have the cap space/ need for him. he is a great 3C that would get you 15-20 goal, and good defensively.

what is your perspective of AA?

I like this third line a lot. But the Sabres can't have another year of putting Mittlestadt at second line center until he has success on the third line. That is my only problem with the offense otherwise i think you got more for less than i did lol.

Kicking in CJ for the Ehlers RR trade makes sense. NHL bottom 9 winger who produced at a very high level year over year in Roch. I think CJ is ready for 3LW status. Buff has too many LW

I think he is exactly what buffalo needs. A center that can take the pressure off Mittelstadt and eichel. I would have that third line play against other teams top line and take all defensive zone faceoffs. The sabres will just need to shed slary and players to make it work.

IT is not really a true second line. it would be a very sheltered second line and more of third line. But the second line will produce 2nd line offensive numbers. Meanwhile that third line will play against top lines and defensive zone. The trade are pretty fair i Think. I have seen alot of blackhakws fans trading AA for less and Elhers trade is pretty fair can add picks if needed.

MTL declines, you have to sweeten the deal to get cap relief.

considering he would be your best LHD i really dont think so. But sure you can have larrson

Thats cool to hear. I dont think many hawks fans dont like him. doesnt make many mistakes. just plays well. we just have so many centers now, he is a lux we cant afford anymore.