Good thought on the trade. Don't think the picks are a big attraction to the Sabres. It's whether the Sabres think Petry is good value at 6.25m for the next two years.

Good thought on the trade. Don't think the picks are a big attraction to the Sabres. It's whether the Sabres think Petry is good value at 6.25m for the next two years.

theyre super careful about giving any term to anyone over 30. They overpaid their entire 4th line and EJ simply to avoid to an extra year on any of their deals. Doubt theyd want to take on petry at 6.25 with an extra year attached.

Doesn’t matter if he would or wouldn’t
He’s (Petry) not a guy we’d even remotely consider imo

I think that it's far more about the sweeteners than contract value. Petry isn't awful by any means and he's a great veteran influence, but his contract currently is an overpay. Buffalo is getting close but, similar to a team like Detroit, isn't quite a playoff team yet, so the draft picks should be a nice way to boost their capital.

I bet the tone would change drastically if a first was offered to take on Petry. The Sabres would be fools not to take that.

It's different when it comes to UFAs versus being paid to take on a contract. The two seconds have significant value.

Other than the fact of him waiving, or helping a rival team, I think one of the bigger issues is the cap for next year. They have alot but don't have alot of players signed, plus big extensions for Dahlin and Power. I don't think they are in a position to commit that much cap to next season until they have some other deals done to see where they are at. Right now it shows 40M with 9 players signed. Dahlin and Power likely eat around 15M of that. That leaves about 25M for another 10+ players or so, doesn't take long to spend that.

Good thought on the trade...

... They overpaid their entire 4th line and EJ simply to avoid to an extra year on any of their deals...

... Petry isn't awful by any means and he's a great veteran influence, but his contract currently is an overpay...

Taking petry off Pittsburgh hands opens the door for Pittsburgh a team Buffalo will be battle for a wild card spot to improve their team...

... I think one of the bigger issues is the cap for next year...

I think Petry would most like accept a trade to Buffalo...

Rival team?! That's a new one to me.

First, Very lively conversation with excellent POV.
Czu8iks nailed it, we have our RHD and for the first time in forever have balance with 4 LHD and 4 RHD.
Petry would have been an ideal RHD addition. He hits, blocks shots, eats minutes, PK's, PP's and can score, but we now have Johnson in that spot.
Second, Buffalo could use the picks as trading chips in future TDL's, so they could have significant value.
Third, Actually cap will not be an issue in 2024-'25, it the following year after Petry's contract expires.
Check out this team, https://www.capfriendly.com/armchair-gm/team/4452419 the following year (2025-'26) when Quinn, Peterka, Johnson and Levi will want to get their raises after their ELC;s expire some difficult decisions will have to be made.
Finally, since the Penguins seem to be interested with Karlsson, Petry may be part of the trade so the Sharks do not need to retain as much salary.