Hypothetically, Hischier or Patrick make Reinhart expendable?

[LGR4GM]

Say we win a top 2 pick. We have a decent shot of doing just that. If we draft Hischier (I like him more), does that mean we should actively explore trading Reinhart for a stud defender? 

[Derrico]

Say we win a top 2 pick. We have a decent shot of doing just that. If we draft Hischier (I like him more), does that mean we should actively explore trading Reinhart for a stud defender? 

Yes

[sabills]

Say we win a top 2 pick. We have a decent shot of doing just that. If we draft Hischier (I like him more), does that mean we should actively explore trading Reinhart for a stud defender? 

 

I think it would be more likely that we trade the pick, but I don't know anything about the prospects this year.

[Sabre fan]

I guess it comes down to Kane or Sam...I have no doubt teams will be interested in both (especially Anaheim who would love kane) and of course Sam is very attractive cause  he's young. we will have to sign one or both and it stands to reason we can't keep both and pay both big money. Is Sam worth big bucks? Think that is more the question...he seems like a good, steady 20+ scorer but nothing to crazy. hard to get aread on his worth around the league or what he is worth come contract time...

[Drunkard]

I'd say yes, especially if we can get Hischier. I know the Q doesn't have the same reputation as the other major junior leagues up there, but those Halifax Moosehead players seems to do alright in the NHL. Plus it would make NS happier than a shirtless Randy with a lifetime supply of cheeseburgers.

[WildCard]

I want nothing to do with Nolan Patrick. Trade that pick

 

Honestly, trade the pick regardless. Reinhart is a great, if undervalued player. He's the age and player we need. Trade the pick, keep the developed prospect that has already proven he can play

Edited April 13, 2017 by WildCard

[LGR4GM]

I want nothing to do with Nolan Patrick. Trade that pick

I to am worried on the injury front but I kinda love Hischier. 

 

Edited April 13, 2017 by LGR4GM

[GASabresIUFAN]

I want nothing to do with Nolan Patrick. Trade that pick

Why? He is former Sabre Steve Patrick's son and former Sabre player and coach James Patrick's nephew. So what he has a long injury history already and reminds me of Patrick Stefan.

[WildCard]

Why? He is former Sabre Steve Patrick's son and former Sabre player and coach James Patrick's nephew. So what he has a long injury history already and reminds me of Patrick Stefan.

This means absolutely, 100%, nothing ;)

[GASabresIUFAN]

This means absolutely, 100%, nothing ;)

Sarcasm

[LGR4GM]

Sarcasm

You were being sarcastic or you think he is?

[WildCard]

Sarcasm

Hard to tell online => '/s'

You were being sarcastic or you think he is?

We all are, aren't we?

[GASabresIUFAN]

Hard to tell online => '/s'

We all are, aren't we?

"The reminds me of Patrick Stefan" should have been the clue.

[WildCard]

"The reminds me of Patrick Stefan" should have been the clue.

Yeah, I had to google him 

[LGR4GM]

Hard to tell online => '/s'

We all are, aren't we?

No? Yes? 

 

 

Anyways, I am on the Hischier train to Stanleyville. I have dug of video of Patrik and Nico and Nico just passes my eye test more. Not by much mind you, like a hair. 

[WildCard]

Reinhart outproduced him in his draft year, no? And Reinhart is already proven to translate in the NHL, and is durable. Keep what we have, and know

[darksabre]

Reinhart outproduced him in his draft year, no? And Reinhart is already proven to translate in the NHL, and is durable. Keep what we have, and know

I'm on this train too. I trade the pick.

[LGR4GM]

I'm on this train too. I trade the pick.

Would you get the same return though? I say nope, which is why I broached the subject. Reinhart is worth now today, no question. He will be fine. Is he worth more in 2 years? Are the Sabres better in 2 years with Hischier and (stud 23/24yr) defender? 

 

btw this is a thought exercise more than anything. I am not advocating trading Reinhart. 

[GASabresIUFAN]

Patrick Stefan - oft injured (prior to the draft and after)bust of a top overall pick in 1999 who Atlanta for some reason took over the Sedins. Stefan is most famous for missing an empty net on a breakaway while playing with the Stars. Comparing Nolan Patrick to Patrick Stefan is implying that Nolan is likely to be a similar bust as a NHL player. Does this help?

 

I don't want Nolan either.

 

As to trading Reinhart. If I can get Nico and turn Reinhart into Hanifan and a pick or prospect, I'd consider it.

Edited April 13, 2017 by GASabresFan

[LGR4GM]

Patrick Stefan - oft injured (prior to the draft and after)bust of a top overall pick in 1999 who Atlanta for some reason took over the Sedins. Stefan is most famous for missing an empty net on a breakaway while playing with the Stars. Comparing Nolan Patrick to Patrick Stefan is implying that Nolan is likely to be a similar bust as a NHL player. Does this help?

 

I don't want Nolan either.

Lol I got the reference. 

[sabills]

Would you get the same return though? I say nope, which is why I broached the subject. Reinhart is worth now today, no question. He will be fine. Is he worth more in 2 years? Are the Sabres better in 2 years with Hischier and (stud 23/24yr) defender? 

 

btw this is a thought exercise more than anything. I am not advocating trading Reinhart. 

No, but I think I'd rather trade the pick and a lesser youngish player (Girgensons, Carrier, Foligno, Baptise, etc.) than lose Reinhart. I think he's going to be great, I really do.

[dudacek]

Win the lottery, we trade the pick to Carolina for Justin Faulk or Noah Hanifin (add flavour to the deal as needed)

[Crusader1969]

I think he should be expendable already if he can bring in a true stud dman -I dont think anyone is looking to trade away one though.

 

Failing that, I think keeping Samson and the pick and making a deal with a team that can't protect all their d in the expansion draft at a much  lower cost

 

Even better, trade down a couple of slots, get a young d prospect in the trade and draft Makar.

Edited April 13, 2017 by Crusader1969

[LGR4GM]

No, but I think I'd rather trade the pick and a lesser youngish player (Girgensons, Carrier, Foligno, Baptise, etc.) than lose Reinhart. I think he's going to be great, I really do.

excellent! See we are talking hockey! HOCKEY! at I love it. The next step is to guess at a player you could trade the pick and a sweetner for. 

 

It's the offseason and we have nothing but time, don't get mad, get creative SS

Win the lottery, we trade the pick to Carolina for Justin Faulk or Noah Hanifin (add flavour to the deal as needed)

interesting thought, I like Hanifin

[darksabre]

No, but I think I'd rather trade the pick and a lesser youngish player (Girgensons, Carrier, Foligno, Baptise, etc.) than lose Reinhart. I think he's going to be great, I really do.

I'd go further. I trade the pick and Lehner to Anaheim for a defenseman and ____.