You wont get that much for either of those guys. Moving them is smart though. They still need center depth.

Petro wont go to buffalo

Okposo buyout saves 2 million. You have a ton of cap space, just wait a year to save 2 years of dead cap space

8 years 9 mill is going to be a hell of a contract, this summer specifically, especially at 30. If Cozens isnt ready, they go no shot. I dont see how they get a good 2c without over paying in Free Agency, and id rather not with whos available

Personally I dont think that's a good contract for any team to be giving out. Hes on the wrong side of 30 and hes already declining. If the sabres were a win now team and expected to only get 2 or 3 more shots at the playoffs before they have to rebuild then they should do it but they arent there at all. They've got lots of young talent

You're around enough, 9300+ posts, to know a player can only sign a 7 year deal as an UFA with a new team. If the Sabres offer him 7x9 and the Blues offer him 8x7 you think he leaves??

That is quite a pitch to start negotiating. If our 19 year old OHL player isn't ready we have no shot.

Montour can be a n UFA after next season. Ristolainen after 2 seasons. The worst and 2nd worst teams aren't giving up a top 20 pick, the 32nd pick, the 94th pick and a meh prospect for the two....

Detroit's not giving up what's essentially a late 1st round pick, Noway in hell Pietrangelo signs with Buffalo and fat chance of Ryan Miller returning with his Actress Wife in LA. he either stays there or retires.

Yeah i was really tired and was on autopilot. My bad. Though the Blues cant afford 8x7. Also Montour is an RFA now so it doesnt really matter if hes a UFA next season unless he walks in demanding a 1 year contract of which he has shown 0 indication he would.