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Hamilton on the Byram conundrum.

Kekolainen may have no choice but to try and get max value for a Top 4 defenseman who really wants to be in the Top 2. Either trade Byram or give him assurances he will be paired with Dahlin if he signs longterm. https://www.audacy.com/wgr550/sports/sabres/byram-is-looking-for-top-minutes-and-another-stanley-cup

Draft a goalie?

Here’s an NHL draft goalie preview. Most of these guys are 5 or 6 years from the NHL. It takes a long time to develop. Consider Ukko Pekka Luukkonen was drafted in 2017 and is still maturing going into his 10th post-draft season. https://www.nhl.com/sabres/news/sabres-nhl-draft-goalie-prospects

A mock Sabres offseason

Matt Bove of Channel 7 digs in to free agent signings, trades and new contracts, most of which will never happen. https://www.wkbw.com/sports/sabres/2026-buffalo-sabres-mock-offseason-b…