you're dreaming if you think Timo signs that low of a deal. he is guaranteed at least 8.5. but likely a bit more.

Why would Arizona ever do that? Two prospects who aren’t going to sign, a guy who’s regularly available on waivers in comrie, and a 3rd + 4th? That’s horrendous. 23 1st, start there

Grading these trades:

Meier - F
Sharks can keep Meier. Too expensive and Quinn will do fine within the next year or 2. Too lopsided. Sabres lose too much to make this worth it.

Vejmelka - B
I don't have much issue with the Vejmelka trade tbh but I doubt Yotes accept. Think it's a quantity over quality issue but if they take then fine.

Klingberg - B- (B+ with modifications)
I am very on the fence about Klingberg. A change of scenery didn't seem to help him in Anaheim but that needs to be taken with a grain of salt as people try to contain that dumpster fire. Another change of scenery to a tentative buyer like Buffalo might just be exactly what he needs and who knows, putting him with Power might just.... that top 4 would rock. That being said, it might a gamble losing Boosh for someone who has potential but might be bust. My biggest issue with the trade itself is just losing him. Maybe swap him for Clague or Bryson? Idk

Sorry but Buffalo isn't the 4th best team in the Atlantic, So they will not be buyers. Timo Meier isn't taking anything less than 8 x $8,500,000 if not closer to 8 x $9,000,000.

And zero chance of John Klingberg waiving to go there.

meier starts at 8.5M or he just forces the QO at 10 M

Also no 2023 1st no Meier trade

No thanks to the Meier trade