I only skimmed Thorny (oddly, he didn't complain), but I think I agree with the gist of his point, IIUIC. Everyone has to have a definitive hot take, and mercy on your soul here if it's not in line with Group Think. There are opposing truths. I think it would be hard to explain this deal to a non sports fan. They'd rightly ask: why would the Sabres do this? Then ... Why would Cozens do it?