Nemec's Status, Sabres' Plan And DeBrusk As An Oilers Fit

This roundup hits several fronts at once, and the biggest appeal is how the dominoes might connect. Simon Nemec’s uncertainty matters because young defensemen rarely create a quiet offseason, while Buffalo’s plan and Edmonton’s interest in Jake DeBrusk each carry their own cap and roster baggage. The league loves pretending these conversations are separate, but everyone in the room knows they usually are not.