Calgary seems almost certain they are in for some kind of rebuild. Coleman is a player that will be coveted by teams and a player Calgary may not necessarily need in a rebuild. Jokiharju gives much needed experience and youth on Flames D. Rosen is a strong prospect, full of speed, sick mitts and crafty playmaking skills that can help a Calgary team in need of creativity and offense.

Coleman is the exact type of player the Sabres need moving forward. He brings PK expertise, a gritty, hard-nosed attitude, the willingness to do whatever it takes to win and a Stanley cup pedigree and experience. You can play Coleman anywhere you need in the Sabres lineup.

Chicago adds a defenseman with multiple seasons of NHL experience and could be a good mentor for a very young defensive core in Chicago. He can be a number 6-7 defenseman and valuable in case of injury for an elevated role.

Bryson does not factor into any long term plans for the Sabres moving forward. He has had arguably his best year with the team after getting lots of playing time since the Samuelsson injury. He has been solid in a limited role of 11-14 minutes per night. The Sabres in this trade just look to get something of value instead of non tendering him.

The Kings are a team that had around $22 million next season, but has multiple RFA that will be due raises, the need to sign 2 goalies and rebuild half their D-core. The Kings most likely don't want to move Danault, but with the offer the Sabres put forth and the need to save/open up more money to help build their team out for the future.

Another move the Sabres have the ability to make due to the amount of prospects they have acquired and draft picks they've had. Krebs has been proven to be a good 3rd/4th liner who can play any position. Would add some grit to LA and a player who can be used for solid depth. Komarov immediately adds a high end defensive prospect with high offensive upside and skill. Sabres are in a great position to give up a 1st round pick due to their already full cupboard of talent. Danault is another player the Sabres need. 2 way foward with grit and skill, can be used on any line and at any position. Brings leadership and valuable playoff experience.

This deal ads offense, a great locker room guy and a player who can help with Bedards development. The Hawks will benefit from this deal on and off the ice.

2025 2nd round pick is conditional, if Sabres make the playoffs, pick becomes 2026 1st. As much as we all love Skinny, he is on the backside of his career and holding up the Sabres pipeline a bit. With the amount of money his cap hit is, he is nearly untradeable unless the right deal and team is out there, that is where the Blackhawks come in. They have plenty of cap room and need to hit the cap floor, but also an offensive infusion like Skinners can help speed up that Chicago rebuild. The Sabres are not going to get much of a return as the Hawks will take on Skinners full salary. Sabres sweeten the pot with conditional pick that can become a 1st in 2026.