Confirmed with Link: Bowen Byram and Jordan Greenway to Chicago for 4th Overall, 45th Overall, Louis Crevier

[Jetskiis]

I absolutely would not. I do not think Larkin is a real fit here skills-wise. Yes, he's a 1C. But that's about it from my POV.

There are 1Cs I'd trade 4 OA for. Yes, Thomas is one of those. No, Larkin isn't. Also no, Hellebuyck isn't (I know he's a goalie).

Now, would I do something around 20 and 45 plus for Larkin? Sure, given that we hold onto 4 OA.

no. IMO Bjorck will be a better 1c than larkin ever was,

 

[kirby11]

If someone told me earlier today that we were trading Byram and Greenway for 4 OA, 45, and a prospect, I would’ve assumed our own first, one of Helenius or Ostlund, a 2nd, and either Mrtka or another D prospect were also on the way out. Just unreal thievery by Jarmo

 

[enthusiast]

I don’t think I’ve been this hype in the offseason since the ROR trade

 

[Chainshot]

Not doom posting, but still anxious that this doesn't lead to more Sabres-ing of things with 4OA or the now free cap space.

 

[vcv]

This is f***ing filthy for a 6'8 d-man (Fast forward to 1:24)

 

[TheMistyStranger]

Just fell to my knees in a Circle K. 4th Overall in this draft, a big nasty RHD man and Greenway off the books. What a f***ing deal by Jarmo.

Strange things are afoot at the Circle K.

 

[Chainshot]

If they retain 4OA, I think that would put Ostlund at the top of the available list of player assets above even Mrtka.

 

[sabremike]

And he's 6'8" lol

Jarmo be like:

 

[BUCKSHOT]

Not doom posting, but still anxious that this doesn't lead to more Sabres-ing of things with 4OA or the now free cap space.

not the new and improved Sabres !

 

[TheMistyStranger]

Not doom posting, but still anxious that this doesn't lead to more Sabres-ing of things with 4OA or the now free cap space.

Yep. I'm on the Bjorck train and move 20 in a separate deal for a #4 D.

 

[NotABadPeriod]

Not doom posting, but still anxious that this doesn't lead to more Sabres-ing of things with 4OA or the now free cap space.

Sign and trade Tuch, use 4 OA to get Robertson.

 

[Chainshot]

Dealing Byram, dumping Greenway and perhaps a conclusion to the Tuch situation reminds me of this -

 

[Sabreality]

If they retain 4OA, I think that would put Ostlund at the top of the available list of player assets above even Mrtka.

even with Lindys LOVE for him? IDK, the eye test is pretty amazing, I know people are gonna harp on size/injury...idk.

 

[Grinder44]

I'd hang onto 4OA if Bjorck's there. Use 20 and 45 plus more to bring in a top line forward or a top 4 RHD.

 

[Jetskiis]

This is f***ing filthy for a 6'8 d-man (Fast forward to 1:24)

that pinch from Crevier is sabres hockey.

 

[Mattilaus]

Not doom posting, but still anxious that this doesn't lead to more Sabres-ing of things with 4OA or the now free cap space.

It's called PTSD.

 

[CrazyWayne]

If they keep 4 I'm guessing ostland and helenius are available for #1 center like thomas or larkin

 

[Sometimes the Goalie]

All that for Mittlestadt?!?

Just think how much we could have got if Casey could do a pull-up!

 

[valet]

cool trade

 

[BUCKSHOT]

Sign and trade Tuch, use 4 OA to get Robertson.

his ask is 14 mil per ... no thanks

 

[Ace]

I think what most amazing about this deal is how much less sense it made as it was revealed.

Buffalo trades Byram to Chicago - makes sense. He wants a bigger role and we couldn’t let him play out his deal. I wonder what the return will be.

Buffalo gets 4th overall - huh? That seems unlikely. I wonder what else we added.

Chicago also gets Greenway - ….am I being punked? I thought they’d get a fourth or fifth for him but this is…

Chicago also gives up a 2nd - ok now I know there’s more to this. This is the most lopsided thing I’ve ever…

Buffalo also receives a 6’8 D - I give up.

 

[SwordsgoneWild]

This year has been a blessing
.
Break a record drought
Win the division
Win a series

And steal a top 5 pick. By god, we deserve this.

 

[Krieger Bot]

Hot damn! I will admit, I was hoping to keep Bo. But the return here is excellent.

Now onto the hard work this offseason -- backfilling Bo and either keeping Tuch or backfilling for him too.

 

[Fearnot]

I thought getting a first for Gaustad was the best we'd ever do when I was a fan.

 

[MOGlLNY]

Take the pick at 4th. It’s your best opportunity to get a franchise center man unless St Louis / Robert Thomas comes calling again