As a Sabres guy I'm intrigued, but its soo much salary. I don't think the Sabres can take on additional $11mil without shedding some back.

retain a mil on stepan and then we’ll talk

Interesting on Goligoski. Value is fine, just wonder if Dallas would consider given his age? Hated losing him. Our bigger need is on the right side, he's versatile, but might not be the perfect fit. If I was in the GM chair and this was offered though, I'd think long and hard about it, he's still got plenty to offer for that price.

I think you'd have to retain 50% on either Stepan or Raanta to make that Buffalo trade work.

Goligoski plays on the right side. Stars should absolutely take this if offered. He fits fine next to Heiskanen, fixes their 2RD problem, and doesn’t tie the Stars to another massive veteran contract.