The Flames offer is infinitely better. The Sabres would get back, at worst, a number two center with proven scoring ability. Monahan is still a number one center IMO and would fill the gap in their lineup until their younger players develop. Calgary is also adding players that Buffalo's system is short on - quality forwards. Buffalo has a number of younger top end defensemen, so I don't see them wanting more blueline help when their biggest problem is up front. Calgary's offer meets that need. Montreal's just carves out a big hole in their lineup with nothing to help resolve it in the immediate future.
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