I don’t agree with the bolded. There’s a difference between where ROR was at in his career when he wanted out, and where the players on entry level contracts like Cozens, Quinn, JJP, R2, etc are in their careers. Those players and new and hungry and excited for opportunities
There was a time when players like Eichel and Risto were excited to be here and wanted to help turn it around. There’s no shortage of players who started on lousy teams (Mario Lemieux) who didn’t lose their will to play, or have their development ruined.
The Sabres have to be smart in deciding who they think is ready, and which players shouldn’t be rushed (like Grigorenko was). So far, it seems they are doing it right for the most part.