Trade : Conor Timmins and Isaac Belliveau from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for Connor Clifton and the 39th overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft.

[JohnC]

27 minutes ago, Thorny said:

 

Can reporters be waived by the team they are covering? 🙂

[Turbo44]

57 minutes ago, Thorny said:

 

He's correct in that there doesn't seem to be any semblance of a plan in mind

[Pimlach]

3 hours ago, JohnC said:

Why would Dallas want a Byram knowing that in a year he will pursuing a long term bonanza contract? And let’s not forget that Dallas is a serious Cup contending team that will likely make the required adjustments to keep him. 
 

I do like Zucker a lot and how he plays. But I consider him a good third line player on a rugged line on a good team. However, when you have a dearth of talent you have to adjust to that reality, at least for the time being. 

I would let Dallas decide that on Byram.   If they’re not interested so be it.  Move on.   Dallas has a big cap problem and Robertson could be available.  
 

The fear that Byram is pursuing a long term bonanza contract is a bit wild.   He really has not proven he is worth that, and in Buffalo he doesn’t get the opportunity to prove he is worth a big contract,  in Buffalo Dahlin is #1, and Power is being favored as the #2  power play defenseman.   Leaving Byram out   

Byram may be happy to sign bridge with a contender like Dallas, or any other contender.  Or he may like to join an up and coming team that needs his skills?  

We don't  know what he wants, we only know he allegedly moved his stuff out of Buffalo, yet he says he is interested in re-signing.