dudacek Posted February 4, 2021 Report Posted February 4, 2021 21 minutes ago, Taro T said: If the Canucks are so significantly lacking in talent assets as to be unable to acquire Sam friggin' Bennett they should start calling themselves San Jose North. Pretty sure they have the assets to acquire him but somebody else wants him more. (Example only) The asking price includes a left-handed defenceman with NHL experience. The Canucks aren't offering Hughes or Edler. The Flames don't want Juolevi or Benn. Moving on.
Taro T Posted February 4, 2021 Report Posted February 4, 2021 Just now, dudacek said: (Example only) The asking price includes a left-handed defenceman with NHL experience. The Canucks aren't offering Hughes or Edler. The Flames don't want Juolevi or Benn. Moving on. But, the Canucks DO have the assets to be able to acquire him as you just pointed out. That they choose not to part with those assets doesn't mean they lack them entirely.
Taro T Posted February 4, 2021 Report Posted February 4, 2021 29 minutes ago, SABRES 0311 said: Or is Calgary asking too much for him? Well, if Calgary is asking too much for him, then it is they (rather than at least 1 of the other 29 teams) that want him more than the Canucks want him. And even in that case, the 'Nucks COULD afford him; they simply choose to not obtain him at the asking price.
Brawndo Posted February 4, 2021 Author Report Posted February 4, 2021 Friedman mentioned this AM he has not heard the Sabres mentioned in the Bennett Trade Talks 2
dudacek Posted February 4, 2021 Report Posted February 4, 2021 1 hour ago, Taro T said: But, the Canucks DO have the assets to be able to acquire him as you just pointed out. That they choose not to part with those assets doesn't mean they lack them entirely. Well, the unsaid point was obviously “of suitable value.” I thought you were commenting on the spirit of the Tweet, not his poor choice of words. Of course they have assets. He’s Sam Bennett.
Curt Posted February 4, 2021 Report Posted February 4, 2021 2 hours ago, Scottysabres said: TSN Radio Vancouver @TSN1040 ' @DhaliwalSports on Sam Bennett: "Trade situation is heating up & I’ve been told this morning that the #Canucks don’t have enough assets to make this deal for Sam Bennett." 1:32 PM · Feb 4, 2021 This can’t possibly be true. Vancouver has the assets to acquire Sam Bennet. They may not want to pay what Calgary is asking, but of course they have the assets to. 1
Shootica Posted February 5, 2021 Report Posted February 5, 2021 Am I missing something with Bennett, is he more than a good bottom six depth player that plays hard and looked good in the playoffs? All this "Sam Bennett sweepstakes" and "Canucks don't have the necessary assets" talk seems a bit excessive. But I haven't seen him play in a while. 1
Scottysabres Posted February 5, 2021 Report Posted February 5, 2021 Hoping KA has at least inquired about Bennett.
inkman Posted February 9, 2021 Report Posted February 9, 2021 On 2/4/2021 at 9:50 PM, Shootica said: Am I missing something with Bennett, is he more than a good bottom six depth player that plays hard and looked good in the playoffs? All this "Sam Bennett sweepstakes" and "Canucks don't have the necessary assets" talk seems a bit excessive. But I haven't seen him play in a while. You ain’t wrong. He’s just another guy who plays dirty in the playoffs so they call him “gritty” or a “character guy”
GASabresIUFAN Posted February 9, 2021 Report Posted February 9, 2021 9 minutes ago, LGR4GM said: He has but why do we want Bennett? Great question. Why exactly do we need him? At best he is a mediocre 3rd line center.
Scottysabres Posted February 9, 2021 Report Posted February 9, 2021 1 hour ago, LGR4GM said: He has but why do we want Bennett? 1 hour ago, GASabresIUFAN said: Great question. Why exactly do we need him? At best he is a mediocre 3rd line center. I've already answered this question. Any chance you get to upgrade the center spine, you do it.
pi2000 Posted February 15, 2021 Report Posted February 15, 2021 (edited) On 1/25/2021 at 8:47 AM, Let's Go B-Lo said: Adding MAF doesn't even make it tingle let alone move. MAF just shutout the Av's. He has 7 wins in 8 games with a .944 sv% and a 1.38 GAA. He's top 2 in all categories, how would he not be a major upgrade? SMH Edited February 15, 2021 by pi2000 6 2
thewookie1 Posted February 20, 2021 Report Posted February 20, 2021 Hmm, Ekholm on Nashville may be available due to the expansion draft.
Brawndo Posted February 20, 2021 Author Report Posted February 20, 2021 3 minutes ago, darksabre said: Is he good Yes, but he would need protection in the expansion draft.
Scottysabres Posted February 20, 2021 Report Posted February 20, 2021 what difference does it make if a good player is available or not? Given the Sabres current culture, they would come here and their career would die anyways. This is truth. 2
darksabre Posted February 20, 2021 Report Posted February 20, 2021 42 minutes ago, Brawndo said: Yes, but he would need protection in the expansion draft. Is that bad
Brawndo Posted February 20, 2021 Author Report Posted February 20, 2021 11 hours ago, darksabre said: Is that bad Risto, Dahlin, McCabe ( if he re-signs which they absolutely should do), Jokiharju, Borgen, Miller and now Ekholm would be eligible for the draft. In this scenario I imagine they go with 4:4:1 with Risto, Dahlin, McCabe and Ekholm being protected. That leaves Jokiharju or Borgen getting picked, and I hate to lose a young defenseman. I imagine Jokiharju with better coaching and/or an experienced d partner will be a completely different player.
Huckleberry Posted February 20, 2021 Report Posted February 20, 2021 Well no need to protect Skinner or Okposo, I dangle those two out there anyday.
Curt Posted February 20, 2021 Report Posted February 20, 2021 1 minute ago, Huckleberry said: Well no need to protect Skinner or Okposo, I dangle those two out there anyday. Unfortunately wrong. The Sabres are contractually obligated to protect Skinner. Unless he agrees to waive his NMC. 1
Cityo'Rasmii Posted February 20, 2021 Report Posted February 20, 2021 15 minutes ago, Curt said: Unfortunately wrong. The Sabres are contractually obligated to protect Skinner. Unless he agrees to waive his NMC. And while in Buffalo, Skinner is close to home. Just saying he may be reluctant to waive but you never know
Curt Posted February 20, 2021 Report Posted February 20, 2021 3 minutes ago, Cityo'Rasmii said: And while in Buffalo, Skinner is close to home. Just saying he may be reluctant to waive but you never know Yeah, that’s the reason he wanted it in the first place. It’s a couple years later now, and if he isn’t enjoying himself maybe he changes his mind. Wouldn’t count on it though.
Brawndo Posted February 20, 2021 Author Report Posted February 20, 2021 Okposo can place Seattle on his 10 team M NTC List as well The Sabres should not hesitate to buy him this offseason
thewookie1 Posted February 21, 2021 Report Posted February 21, 2021 11 hours ago, Brawndo said: Okposo can place Seattle on his 10 team M NTC List as well The Sabres should not hesitate to buy him this offseason We could still expose him regardless; only the NMC must be protected. From a money point, its probably wiser to just bury Okposo for the next 3 years and just pretend Cozens is making a hair under 6mil per year. Okposo gives us 1.1mil in cap relief from being buried which is more than any ELC and a larger cap saving than the buyout. A buyout would make his cap 5mil for 1 year, 3mil for 1 year and then 1 mil for 2 additional years. So at very least I would wait until his final year as that gives us a cap hit of 3.3 mil in year 1 and 1.3mil in year 2 If McCabe is out long term I would start fielding some calls to exchange Montour for Mete + or Thompson for a Jacob Larsson type deal.
Norcal Posted February 21, 2021 Report Posted February 21, 2021 If McCabe is out long term I'd love to see them put something together for Ekholm? Wishful thinking probably but...
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