They would only have 1.3 million in space with Lehner on LTIR. That’s until Mark Stone goes on LTIR two weeks before the TDL.
(They will use that space to acquire Crosby)
Washington is another team I would look at
He really fell off last year.
This doesn’t help Pegula’s Reputation around the league especially with players. The NHLPA was quite pissed about it, yes the Sabres had complete control due to the CBA, and it wouldn’t surprise me if the PA seeks to change that for the next CBA. The irony is the Sabres Medical Staff had supposedly recommended that Eichel shut it down long before the Islanders Game where he sustained the neck injury.
Eichel thanked Adams for His Professionalism during the the whole process, nothing about Pegula. ( For reference Eichel and the Pegulas would have a monthly dinner during the season)
I rotated with a NHL Team Doc. It’s important to remember they are on the teams medical staff.
Had Eichel not asked for a trade prior to the injury and wanted to remain a Sabre, do you really believe Pegula would have stopped Him from getting the ADR he wanted?
With the caveat the source is questionable there is a rumor circulating that The Jets wanted Tuch and a pick in exchange for Ehlers and Iafallo.