Definitely a much improved team, depending on who is available at 8 that player may even be ready to step into a role. Would like to see a different backup other than Hutton

I don’t think you will see that this year with the expansion draft looming and cap issues. Also I don’t see Risto bing moved

Unfortunately Henrique says no, Buffalos definitely on his 10 team. NJ as well as they said they already want to give Zacha another half a year

His family lives like an hour away from Buffalo, so there's a possibility he wouldn't mind coming here. Same reason Skinner waived his NTC to come here.

Risto for Henrique is enough straight up, no need to include Asplund. Zacha is a good player, but I would rather give that spot to Mittelstadt.

there is no indication Henrique has buffalo on his list. its one of the best situations from a TOI perspective he could possibly hope for. its also close to home.

Same reason Getzlaf would have Buffalo on his list. He aint moving from Long Beach to Buffalo. Maybe if the Sabres were established

Sometimes that adds stress. I think Skinner had other reasons as well

Actually, Henrique + for Ristolainen.
Ristolainen plays in all situations, hits, eats minutes and plays against the best opposition.
Henrique does nothing special other than score at a rate slightly better than Ristolainen.
We have not seen the best of Rasmus while Henrique is what he is.
If this was all Buffalo got for him, I would be very disappointed.