I think instead of Steel we'll see some Cap come back. I'd also prefer a prospect to Virtanen... especially with the bad press around him.

2022 protected 1st and Vancouver accepts

Buffalo was screwed by getting a 1st back for ROR that basically turned into a 2nd. While it’s a new regime, and no offense but I don’t see VAN as a contender yet, I think the difinitive 9OA pick is what we want.

Virtanen will not play another professional game unless he is cleared of all charges/suspicions. If we want to create a good culture in Buffalo, then certain players with very bad reputations or currently negative situations will in no reality be coming here.

sure - Vancouver passes then

The problem the Sabres have is that buffalo isn't an attractive destination for many athletes. They have to constantly overpay and haven't been able to put wins. JV has a bad rap at this moment and if he can't make it work in buffalo of all places he likely won't make it anywhere moving forward. Plus what better trade to do than move on from a guy as far as possible?

Reinhart under a long term deal (which he'd surely sign in VAN) is easily worth any pick in this draft

then some people lack basic research skills.
he is a player that gives up on plays and teamates during games, not quite character driven.

some one will pay a first but it wont be Vancouver