Probably not if we have to retain. Hes not worthless, hes a decent 4th liner, does not score, i mean he gets buried with d zone starts, but even when he does get chances to score not much happens. The best reason to trade him is that it opens up a spot and moves a guy out that has seen nothing but losing for his career. Probably have to wait until theres a losing streak, i dont see him being moved while we are playing well.

Z probably won't be traded unless Sabres are out by TDL which I don't think will be the case. He is so valuable as a 4th line grinder.

OMW, I have been preaching the value of Girgensons and Larsson it seems forever. Thank you I thought it was falling on deaf ears.
I also agree that the Sabres will be in the hunt for a playoff spot at the TDL.
On the other hand, if Asplund, Thompson, Pilut, Jokiharju and more are tearing up the AHL, we may see a lot of house keeping at the TDL. A third round pick for Girgensons or Larsson would be a decent return.
BTW please do not tell Tim Murray, but this is the way to build a champion and sustain the excellence:
first, let the prospects develop on a winning team in the AHL (the operative word here is winning),
second, trade the established NHL player on an expiring contract,
third, bring up the prospect,
fourth, use the picks to draft well,
fifth go back to the first step.