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Callahan would come to Buffalo since he was born and grew up in Roch. I just don't want that contract even if it is only for one year. Miller's modified NTC does not kick in until next season. He will be moved before or at the draft. I have been a big believer in JT Miller since he was with NYR. I feel he can slot into the #2 center until Mitts has developed. Then slide to the #3 or any of the wings. Tampa still has Hedman, McDonagh, and Sergachev as offensive RD. I believe McCabe fits into Tampa's d plans better. So if Tampa has to gain cap space instead of Risto could they be looking for a McCabe. Would be a couple of million cheaper then Risto. If they want RD then its Risto or Bogo. Would you do a deal with McCabe for Miller? Bogo for Miller doesn't give them cap space so there would be a much bigger deal in place. If they want Risto, I want Sergachev in return, but this doesn't relieve them of cap space. I do feel Buffalo has some options on D and feel still that either 1 or 2 of either McCabe, Risto, Scandella, or Bogo will be moved before next year.

Actually relooked it up and it would cost a second rounder. Which I would still do for Kapanen.

With Leafs up against the cap as well, what about an offer sheet to Kapanen for about 3 years at 3.5 million. Definitely has speed, good on PK and can score. Would only cost Sabres a 3rd rd pick.

Guess my center ice feed is a little delayed. Can't wait to see it!

Just shows how one call can change the whole complexion of a game. Sabres played well the first and then had a phantom trip call that gave Leafs the PP and goal, which led to the momentum. Wheels fell off after that. No PP, no goal maybe Sabres have better second period.

I believe this is a depth move for this year. Look for Risto to be moved in off season or Bogo at next years deadline. I still like Beaulieu's game and believe he is a solid third line pair. I would rather have moved Scandella, but now he is hurt.

Love Rayzor's critique of Dan's goal call on that post

Realize if we had resigned Kane, Sabres would not have Skinner now. Like Skinner better than Kane. My point is we need top end guys with speed and skill and bottom six with a little more toughness and grit. We need players to wear down the other teams defense, players who will go to the corners and front of the net. Too many of our bottom players turn away from a hit along the boards instead of finishing their checks. They do a pass by the net instead of standing there waiting for a deflection or rebound.

No big moves. Most teams are still in the hunt so you won't see much movement. Maybe Pommer to a team like Islanders or Preds for late rd pick.

just gives CBJ a replacement on the roster before they move Panarin.

Sabres just have too many "soft players". No one who finishes checks, (maybe Girgs). Too many "skilled" forwards who can't beat anyone one on one or hit the net on a shot. That is why I always like Foligno's game. Expectations on goal scoring were too high for him but he was a solid 3rd or 4th line winger who other teams had to know was on the ice.

The Sabres franchise as a history of being easy to play against. Yes over the years we have had some great character team mates willing to step up for team mates when needed. They don't have those players now. The Sabres only have a couple of players in Bogo and Risto who consistently hit opponents every chance they get. The only other player is Baloo who has been stuck in Housley's doghouse for whatever reason. There is not one forward that other teams defense fears when they go back after a puck. This team still has too many bottom six players and not enough top end talent. Risto seems to digress each year and aside from the hitting looks like another Tyler Myers out there. LOST. JBotts made a point last off season to get more speed. Accomplished with Sheary and Skinner. This off season he needs to address the power forward position. UFA's- Ferland, Simmonds, or Tanev

Yes I think this team misses Bergland, for this year and next. Beyond that I think Botts is glad we don't have the contract. Botts may be able to get an UFA to fill the gap for next year. It also shows how much an effect Housley has had on the mismanagement of his players. Bergland should have been slated on second line with Reinhart and Sheary and given a chance for 20+ games. I'm sure he would not have left the team if he was given a chance.

Someone answer this for me, in order to get the 8 years does he have to sign before July 1st. If he waits to become a free agent and still signs with Buffalo is the max only 7 years since he became a UFA?

So even if another team is willing to give him 9 million over 7 years(doubtful), that is 63 million contract. If Buffalo offers him 8-8.5 million a year but over 8 years his contract is between 64-68 million. This is why he will sign with Buffalo!!

His contract will be around $8 million no matter where he goes. He can get the eighth year by only staying with Buffalo. He would lose money in the long run if he only signs a seven year contract elsewhere as an UFA.

Maybe Washington would be willing to take on Beaulieu as a 5/6 defenseman. They are currently playing Orpik and Djoos as their third pair. Could Sabres package Beaulieu and 2021 2nd rd pick for Burakovsky? Both players on similar contracts, close in age, RFA's and not performing up to standards for their current team. Would be a hockey trade to help both teams.

Maybe Botts could work something out with Columbus and Florida to make a three way trade. Florida gets Bobrovsky and Panarin. Buffalo gets Huberdeau and RD Weeger from Florida. Columbus gets Scandella, Nylander, and San Jose 1st from Buffalo. Columbus gets Florida 1st and G James Reimer. Buffalo gets Boone Jenner from Columbus. Br4eak down for each team... Florida trades Huberdeau, Weeger, Reimer, and 1st rd pick for Panarin and Bobrovsky. Columbus trades Panarin, and Bobrovsky for Scandella, Sobotka, Nylander, Reimer, and two 1st rd picks. Buffalo trades Scandella, Sobotka, Nylander, and 1st pick for Huberdeau and Weeger.

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the biggest reason why the wait till now to make some of the moves is that the Sabres will have the last move in line changes with having the next six at home. Phil will be able to get the match ups he wants. This to me will also tell a lot in what type of coach he is. This is make or break time for some of these players and coach Phil. No excuses. My lines would be- Sheary- Eichel-Thompson Skinner- Mitts- Pommer Smith- ERod- Reinhart Girgs- Sobotka- Okposo

Pageau was #2 behind Duchene last year. Can get you 15-20 goals and has taken over 1,000 face-offs the last two years. He missed beginning of this year with injury but could definitely be #2 on Sabres. Plays physical and over 50% on face-offs. He is exactly the type of player Buffalo needs for the rest of this year and next year.

I am fine with this trade but I would add Okposo for Dustin Brown. Salaries are the same but we get rid of cap hit one year earlier on Brown's contract. If I am going to pay 6mil to a third or fourth line winger I would rather have Brown filling that role than Okposo.

Cici and Beaulieu is an exchange of RFA's. LD for RD. Helps us with our depth. Trading ERod and pick gives us a true 2nd line center for the next couple of years.

Trades BUF- Burakovsky, André. WSH- Nylander, Alexander BUF- Ceci, Cody and Pageau, Jean-Gabriel. OTT- Beaulieu, Nathan, Rodrigues, Evan, 2019 1st round pick (SJS) BUF- 2019 6th round pick (NSH) NSH- Pominville, Jason Left Wing Centre Right Wing Skinner, Jeff $5,725,000 LW, RW NMC UFA - 1 Eichel, Jack $10,000,000 C UFA - 8 Reinhart, Sam $3,650,000 RW, C RFA - 2 Burakovsky, André $3,000,000 LW, RW RFA - 1 Pageau, Jean-Gabriel $3,100,000 C UFA - 2 Sheary, Conor $3,000,000 LW, RW UFA - 2 Sobotka, Vladimír $3,500,000 LW UFA - 2 Mittelstadt, Casey $925,000 C RFA - 2 Thompson, Tage $925,000 C, RW RFA - 2 Girgensons, Zemgus $1,600,000 C, LW RFA - 1 Larsson, Johan $1,475,000 C, LW RFA - 1 Okposo, Kyle $6,000,000 RW M-NTC UFA - 5 Elie, Remi $735,000 LW RFA - 1 Left Defense Right Defense Goaltender McCabe, Jake $1,600,000 D RFA - 1 Ristolainen, Rasmus $5,400,000 D UFA - 4 Hutton, Carter $2,750,000 G UFA - 3 Dahlin, Rasmus $925,000 D RFA - 3 Bogosian, Zach $5,142,857 D UFA - 2 Ullmark, Linus $750,000 G RFA - 1 Scandella, Marco $4,000,000 D UFA - 2 Ceci, Cody $4,300,000 D RFA - 1 Pilut, Lawrence $925,000 D RFA - 2 Nelson, Casey $812,500 D UFA - 2 Hunwick, Matt $2,250,000

Do you think JBotts has gone to Pommers and asked if he wants to go to a contender or just ride out the rest of the year with Buffalo?? Would only get a 5th or 6th rd pick and probably have to retain salary. Possible destinations... Nashville, NY Islanders, Winnipeg, Vegas??