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I would even throw in Frolik as an added bonus....

Yup, I think Botts is going to be a buyer and is looking to upgrade to make a run and try to save his job. Missing out on the playoffs probably gets him canned.....

Sabres store might be able to do it, I believe they do it on site if you buy a jersey there and want it customized. They may require that you buy an official jersey from them though. Otherwise, look online, there was a place I used to use but can't remember the name, they can get the letters and number, and IIRC, could even do the nameplate for a little more money. I did this to my Hasek Czech jerseys and I would get just the numbers for my own hockey jerseys in the league I play in. You just have to have someone do the sewing

Not really, Hutch was horrible, much worse then those 3 this season. So bad that the Leafs had to bring someone else in or risk playing Anderson every game or take a loss.

They would need to add and use him as a throw in cause no way someone is giving the Sabres a 3rd for a guy they just got for a 5th because they retained a little bit more salary....

I wouldn't say that, the Leafs were able to get something for Hutchinson, and All 3 of those goalies are an upgrade over him.....

I know, I was making fun of the Twitter report making it look so exciting!

Maybe Botts wants to make acquiring Frolik look better? Sounds like this move was more for what he might give in toughness and in the locker room/leadership then anything else...

Welp, that's it, deadline day is over, no one is going to top that...... Did that really need the 'BREAKING' all in caps and the exclamation point?

How bad is Rosen that he could be had for Hutch? The Zamboni driver has better stats then him this season .....

You sure that Florida isn't in direct competition with Carolina? Carolina holds the #2 WC spot and Florida is fighting for a playoff spot.....

But if they are dealing him, is it because they are selling and not looking for a playoff spot? And are teams really looking at the Sabres and are worried about them being a threat to make the playoffs right now?

Apparently he becomes their leading scorer as their current leader has 22 goals to his 24.....

Or it's just to flip an assertt they won't be able to keep for something instead of losing him for nothing after trading for him in the offseason. They could use the return to try and get someone else now to replace him that's cheaper, bit chances are it's just to get something for him before he would walk for free. That team did just lose to their practice goalie AHL Zamboni driver, I don't think they are going to be loading up for a playoff run today.....

They will need it after the debacle of losing a very high first to Colorado a couple years ago

Yeah, but 75 is the new 34?

They feel like trading him because he would bring back the best return. You have to give up something of value to get something of value back.

Its possible I guess? Maybe Botts is still evaluating which Fax machines to upgrade too for his office?

I wonder if he uses some of those assetts to make a bigger move tomorrow? Also, maybe he thinks its time to rebuild/retool instead of falling short of making the playoffs?

Said no one ever about Bergevin.... (atleast according to Canadians Fans, which makes this worse....) He's looking at making connections for future job opportunities?

Maybe they could get him to bring his dad?

I saw something earlier today where they said the Leafs have a good chance of picking him up since they can get him cheap and not have to give up prospects/picks to get him.

But they also dumped a bad vet contract to get a younger player who could help eventually replace some of the older players. Usually the deadline deals would be the better team giving up future (prospects and picks) to get something for the present (rental veteran). Most of the deals aren't for younger players with potential that aren't going to be UFAs in the summer.

$6 mil for another year IIRC but he was buried down in the minors

Well the 1st is essentially for taking Backes cap hit off their books