To me it really doesn't matter.
The Sabres did what they had to do. They got about the best anyone could really hope for. Tuch is good. Krebs looks like he will be good. The picks are just that and we will have to wait and see.
Vegas got a fantastic player and #1 centre in John. Assuming he will get back his old self or there abouts and he will help Vegas a lot. Probably not enough to get them the cup this year with their other roster issues, but who knows. John is used to missing the playoffs. He can help Vegas through that if they don't make it this year.