Speculation: The 2026-27 Roster Speculation Thread: Summer Edition - Throw in All The Oars, We're Trading for Battleships

[Browne88]

Or they trade Byram for Knies, and sign Carlson or Trouba as a FA.

I'm open to that as well. There's so many unknowns that it makes it hard to reason out our best options.

If we could get Tuch for 9M I'd do that. If we can't we need to replace him and maybe you use Byram like you've said. Then you're on to whether or not Carlson or Trouba are willing to sign here. I'd want to know we can't get Tuch re-signed before using Byram in a trade for a winger though. Also assuming we can't re-sign Byram which would be my preference.

 

[ValJamesDuex]

Dreger coming up on WGR to talk Byram

When pushed, He does not think the Blues are a fit now because of Thomas not being available

Mentions 4-5 teams intersted. Mentions Center as a return. Mentions Rangers and Bruins (Zacha)

Marty asked about Knies, he does not see Toronto really interested in trading him to Sabres in division, but does mention Byrum plus, plus as a price if they blow them out of the water

He talks down to Sabres fans like we don't know about his shill bullshite

 

[SundherDome]

I was banging the drum for Spence last year, depending on his contract demands, he would fit like a glove.

 

[Ace]

Chad D also confirmed this isn’t BS.

Man I’m still winded from my last victory lap. Being right so goddamned always does keep you in shape at least.

 

[MOGlLNY]

Man I’m still winded from my last victory lap. Being right so goddamned always does keep you in shape at least.

It really just makes too much sense to use Byram as the piece to replace Tuch. I'm absolutely convinced we are going to circle back on Paryako

 

[Jim Bob]

It really just makes too much sense to use Byram as the piece to replace Tuch. I'm absolutely convinced we are going to circle back on Paryako

That won't mean much if he doesn't want to leave his GF and her pizza empire.

 

[Der Jaeger]

That won't mean much if he doesn't want to leave his GF and her pizza empire.

He's not waiving. His GF is in line for more money than he has. He's won a Cup in STL and is a town hero. No reason to leave.

 

[Club]

It really just makes too much sense to use Byram as the piece to replace Tuch. I'm absolutely convinced we are going to circle back on Paryako

I'm fine with Parayko until we see how Mrtka even to an extent Power keeps developing. But not really keen on his age. I don't wanna lose Byram I thought he was one of our best D if not the best in quite a few games during the post season

 

[MOGlLNY]

That won't mean much if he doesn't want to leave his GF and her pizza empire.

I think he's open to coming to Buffalo, just wasn't willing to do it under the time crunch he was in.

 

[Jim Bob]

I think he's open to coming to Buffalo, just wasn't willing to do it under the time crunch he was in.

I am firmly in "I'll believe it when I see it" territory there.

His girlfriend, along with Parayko, have strong ties to the St Louis area. I don't think it is likely that he waives even with time to reflect on things.

 

[Der Jaeger]

Byram makes sense to me and it's why I thought his contract would shape the off-season, not Tuch's.

He's a former 4th overall pick who came into the league touted as a legit 1D. He's a year away from his big free agent contract, as he's 25 now and will be 26 next off-season. 1D contracts are north of $10M now, with Dahlin and Bouchard being the first but Makar is going to reset the market.

Byram's opportunities are capped by Dahlin, and his argument to make north of $10M are going to be harder in Buffalo. His AFP contract projection is $9.5M, which is likely lower than he wants to take right now.

So it all makes sense from his perspective. If Jarmo can't get him to re-sign, move him for help elsewhere and backfill with Spence.

 

[Jacob582]

I am firmly in "I'll believe it when I see it" territory there.

His girlfriend, along with Parayko, have strong ties to the St Louis area. I don't think it is likely that he waives even with time to reflect on things.

He's going to stay for a girlfriend? Time to put a ring on it.

 

[Jim Bob]

He's going to stay for a girlfriend? Time to put a ring on it.

Maybe she doesn't want one because she wants all that Imo's Pizza money to herself?

 

[Deep Blue Metallic]

Or they trade Byram for Knies, and sign Carlson or Trouba as a FA.

I'd be all over this.

Tuch won't be missed nearly as much with the far younger Knies on the roster. Carlson can still play. Sign him for 2 years and by then the Sabres will have a much better idea of what they have at RD in Rochester.

 

[Gras]

Maybe she doesn't want one because she wants all that Imo's Pizza money to herself?

She can make him sign a prenup

 

[Jim Bob]

 

[Jim Bob]

She can make him sign a prenup

Maybe she can't. He's a big boy.

 

[Jacob582]

Maybe she doesn't want one because she wants all that Imo's Pizza money to herself?

prenup time

 

[sabremike]

That won't mean much if he doesn't want to leave his GF and her pizza empire.

If someone doesn't make a sign about this next season when we play the Blues we have failed as a fanbase (my idea: "Even Altoona Pizza is better than (whatever her pizza chain is)").

 

[Jetskiis]

Byram for Zacha + Letourneau + Lysell.
Unfortunately Lohrei is their only defenseman prospect

 

[Dahlicious]

Byram for Zacha + Letourneau + Lysell.
Unfortunately Lohrei is their only defenseman prospect

Awful

 

[Jim Bob]

With Chayka taking over in Toronto and Byram not being an analytics darling, I wonder if the Byram for Knies stuff is a longshot.

Anaheim needs D. I know they have LaCombe as their LHD1 for the longterm, but it's thin after that with Carlson, Gudas, and Trouba all hitting UFA.

I wonder if something around Byram for McTavish would interest both GMs?

 

[Jetskiis]

Awful

there really isnt much from Boston to work with, I dont see a trade there making sense. especially being in division

 

[Sabre the Win]

I wonder if something around Byram for McTavish would interest both GMs?

I think with all the names that have been floated around I would dislike using Byram or anyone for McTavish or Zacha if that's who we end up with.

 

[CowbellConray]

If they deal Byram, I'm calling Toronto for Knies, or the Rangers for Cuylle + Gavrikov and adding to Byram to make it happen. Gavrikov at $7M is a steal and Cuylle is Knies without the Toronto hype