‘”We made a determination that it was about the Stanley Cup and recognized the opportunity in that – meaning that maybe we could have stayed in the race, maybe we could have acquired a player, maybe we could have made a run at it like we did last year, either got in or just out,” Regier said. “But the reality is that the preference is to build for a Stanley Cup versus a playoff run.”‘
Pominville's departure signals overhaul for Sabres
Source: NHL.com