For those wondering how Buffalo makes the cap floor, I can see them taking on a bad contract or two with at least another year left on it in some of these trades to maximize their return. For example, trading Moulson to Chicago and taking on Bickell, a 1st and a 2nd. In this trade they got Stewart back who has a year left on his contract.
They'll likely be taking salary back if they trade Ehrhoff or Myers as well.
That plus overpaying for a free agent or two.
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