Calgary isn't giving up a 1st and 2nd to move both Lucic and Monahan, And zero chance of Lucic even waiving for Buffalo.

They are giving up a 1st and 2nd and getting a 2nd back. Additionally Buffalo is buying Lucic out so he can sign anywhere else he pleases.

I don't want to be boring, but UPLs contract will need to be 1-way, which means he can't be sent to the minors without waivers. Therefore no point in signing Comrie.

Also Sabres acquired Bishop to ensure they get to the floor. No owner will pay people to do nothing unless absolutely necessary, so I doubt Lucic moves, especially to the Sabres. Monahan is interesting, but if he does move as a cap dump he will need to play at least 50% of games.

He can have a 1 way contract and still be waiver-protected

Carolina bought out Marleau like we do with Lucic here

Monahan is a tossup if he plays again after another lower body surgery. If there’s a chance he plays again CGY will need to unload him if they are to have any chance of keeping Gaudreau and Tkachuk