Assuming this is true, what a tough spot. If the jets can hang on to a playoff spot and buff rejoins the team in January you’re adding a top D for nothing.
But at some point of things are bad they need to know they have the cap space to look for a trade. Even then it means sending something out (or using the cap space to take someone they see value in but is maybe Over paid, no one comes to mind).
They missed the chance to use the cap savings during free agency.
And for Buff, if his heart wasn’t in it why would the prospect of returning to a team with little chance to win excite him?
Whenever I see rumours the Pens are close to trading Jack Johnson I get worried. Also heard rumours jets had talked to Dion phaneuf.