Quoting: littlejerryseinfeld
I would simply not trade for and extend meier.
Keep building and don't break the bank for a guy entering his late prime who will tie up cap well past his prime
If the Sabres are in a playoff position or near one at the deadline, then yes, would be a guy you want to target. And if you’re going to be good in the NHL, you’re going to have some guys on your team signed into their 30’s.
Signing Timo Meier, a guy who is arguably every bit as good as Tage Thompson, and a legit power forward, who drives play by himself is worth it, and that’s arguably the reason behind the rumored interest because Cozens is advanced and ready to win now, but his linemates are not there yet, and for the team to make the playoffs, this year or next year, they will need to get there.
Not every single young player and prospect on the roster is going to pan out or reach the levels we think, and there is also not room for every forward prospect we have to make the roster, some of these guys were drafted to be traded
There’s a reason most Sharks fans what to keep him.