No way Boqvist gets two 2nds with his injury history

That’s a 9 year commitment for Lindholm. You have Johnson at center already and Jarmo doesn’t draft Carlsson if he’s not going to be top6C. Sillinger is still top 6C prospect too. That means Lindholm could easily be a 8.5mil 3C for half those 9 years…. Ouch!

Might as well trade for JT Miller if you want a 8mil 3rd liner in a couple years. Should be much cheaper to acquire and he’s got 1 less year total.

I don't know why Boqvist in Buffalo would be interesting, he's not the type of player we want. Perhaps Andrew Peeke would have made a lot more sense, although I would have preferred a more proven D.

What's Corson Cuelamens cost ?

Not enough for Lindholm

Johnson is unproven at center, though he should get some more time there this year. His playmaking is elite, but I'm not sure he has the size, strength or compete to really thrive there, so he's likely back to the wing.

The jury is very much out on Sillinger being a top-6 center. Personally, I think it's a long shot and he's a 3C at best, and I think it's just as likely that he becomes a bust. While he works hard and has decent skill, his skating and IQ are suspect. If some team still sees him as having top-6 potential, CBJ should trade him. Carlsson and Lindholm would likely be top-6 centers for this team, but I have no interest in signing another 28-year-old to an 8-year extension.

May I suggest something? that would benefit both teams.
Mittelstadt for Peeke who ever adds something add it.

Yes, yes you may. I doubt the Sabres gm would do that, but I would.

A. I don’t have KJ at Center (yet), this GM does. Why Lindholm makes even less sense if KJ is already a top 6C.

B. Yes Lindholm would be top6C and #1C this year and top6 for next couple. But when he’s 32-33 and there’s 4-5 years left on his deal is he still a top6C on this team? Unlikely. (What I said above, reworded since it seems we actually agree on this fact but somehow here we are still, lol)

C. I doubt Jarmo has given up on KJ and Sillinger projections yet. It’s fine if you have.

I see him as a cost controlled option for Power to play with. Has top 4 shutdown role experience. Has the size too. As for CBJ they get a top 6 option on either C or Lw. maybe they add like a 2nd or something. But to me it is pretty close 😀👍