Value of: Anthony Cirelli

[bov]

I would hate to see him get traded but acknowledge that there are plenty of teams that would be excellent fits.

Still, BriseBois made some tough moves in order to re-sign the core of the team, Cirelli included. I'm not so sure he'd ship him out a year after his extension kicks in.

Cirelli is a seriously good hockey player, the type of guy you win with. Absolutely worth every penny of his contract, the "6 million for 40 pts" crowd just don't get it.

 

[Doug Prishpreed]

I'd rather the Sabres pick Yakemchuk at 11, and send one or two of their gazillion forward prospects to TBL. TBL need young players who can play now, on ELC's. I am not saying give them Benson, but surely they can spare Kulich + Krebs? Remember, if they are eating all that salary it really benefits TBL.

Kulich + Krebs is too much, I can't see Adams parting with those two, especially since they're both his guys and not the previous regime's. Krebs/11OA + Ostlund + 2nd or Kulich + 2nd is probably the highest Adams would go.

 

[TommyDangles]

A 26yo C who has already won two cups and is known for being defensively responsible. He'd definitely get a 1st + from someone

If he had a great contract he'd easily get a 1st +

6.25M for a 3C is pretty steep though. That term is also way too long.

Looking at similar 3C guys who were solid defensively they mostly get 2nds + prospects back in trade. For them to get a 1st you'd need to have some retention or just a cheaper deal under 4M.

 

[Stelio Kontos]

Kulich + Krebs is too much, I can't see Adams parting with those two, especially since they're both his guys and not the previous regime's. Krebs/11OA + Ostlund + 2nd or Kulich + 2nd is probably the highest Adams would go.

Kulich + 2nd is something I'd be ok with as a TB Fan.

Krebs would be a healthy scratch in Tampa. Don't need at all

 

[Doug Prishpreed]

Kulich + 2nd is something I'd be ok with as a TB Fan.

Krebs would be a healthy scratch in Tampa. Don't need at all

Well you’d only include Krebs if Tampa thought he had upside still. The benefit is that Krebs can play now and play center, whereas Kulich might not ever even be good enough for NHL and plays wing.

 

[MOGlLNY]

Kulich + 2nd is something I'd be ok with as a TB Fan.

Krebs would be a healthy scratch in Tampa. Don't need at all

I'd do this. We'd bleed a bit but I think the Sabres need a move like this to take the next step, I imagine Kulich would prob haunt us but I think it's worth it for the fit Cirelli would provide for us.

Sabres just better make sure they're confident in Savoie's durability if they're going to move Kulich.

 

[My3Sons]

11oa, Krebs, Johnson, Rosen
for
Cirelli and Cernak

as a starting point.

Sabres fix two of their biggest problems (3c, shutdown d), Bolts downgrade those same positions, but get younger in the process with players that still have upside. They also gain cap relief and two blue chip assets.

I am skeptical TB would move Cernak. Didn't they just make some statement about how they constructed their defense? My guess is something like Kulich and Krebs might make sense depending upon how TB sees those two guys.

 

[Doug Prishpreed]

I am skeptical TB would move Cernak. Didn't they just make some statement about how they constructed their defense? My guess is something like Kulich and Krebs might make sense depending upon how TB sees those two guys.

I'm wondering if their first preference is to keep Cirelli and Cernak and try to trade Serg instead.

 

[My3Sons]

I'm wondering if their first preference is to keep Cirelli and Cernak and try to trade Serg instead.

Or is this all by design to gently let Stamkos go?

 

[10Ducky10]

Ehlers and a 3rd for Cirelli and a 1st?

 

[More 2004]

JBB isnt trading both Cernak AND Cirelli. It will be one or the other and very possibly neither.

 

[Doug Prishpreed]

I'd do this. We'd bleed a bit but I think the Sabres need a move like this to take the next step, I imagine Kulich would prob haunt us but I think it's worth it for the fit Cirelli would provide for us.

Sabres just better make sure they're confident in Savoie's durability if they're going to move Kulich.

It would be painful until the second the puck dropped for the season, and Sabres fans would instantly stop caring about losing Kulich and be happy about the trade. Not sure Adams would do it but he 100% should if it's an option.

 

[More 2004]

Ehlers and a 3rd for Cirelli and a 1st?

Tampa adds a 1st? In what 2034?

 

[Clint Eastwood]

Could see Canes in on this. Cirelli seems like a very RBA type player and while you'd love more offense out of your 2C, it's a hole on the roster for sure and having Aho - Cirelli - Staal - Drury would be very beastly defensive C depth.

Reading this thread, the very first team that came to mind was the Canes. He just seems tailor made for them.

 

[Doug Prishpreed]

Reading this thread, the very first team that came to mind was the Canes. He just seems tailor made for them.

Isn't their problem is that they're all Cirelli's, and that they need something else to balance things out?

 

[GIN ANTONIC]

Isn't their problem is that they're all Cirelli's, and that they need something else to balance things out?

Well if there's a better 2C option available at a price point we can afford in terms of both assets and $$$ then we're all ears. Right now Cirelli seems like a pretty solid option even if he's not spectacular on the offensive side and there is little doubt that he would fit in well to RBA's coaching style.

 

[Zman5778]

Kulich + 2nd is something I'd be ok with as a TB Fan.

Krebs would be a healthy scratch in Tampa. Don't need at all

The only reason Krebs is even being mentioned is that he's a legit NHL center with still a bit of upside. Maybe he maxes as a 3rd line center that plays with some feistiness to him. And he's NHL-caliber now. As opposed to someone like Kulich who is more than likely NHL-ready, just hasn't proven it beyond a doubt yet.

That said -- if Tampa wants Kulich and a 2nd as opposed to 11 OA.......I'm all for it.

Again, Cirelli is EXACTLY what Buffalo needs.

 

[Zman5778]

Well if there's a better 2C option available at a price point we can afford in terms of both assets and $$$ then we're all ears. Right now Cirelli seems like a pretty solid option even if he's not spectacular on the offensive side and there is little doubt that he would fit in well to RBA's coaching style.

Lindholm is a UFA, would only cost an extra million or two and is better offensively. I can't imagine he wouldn't fit like a glove with RBA.

 

[GIN ANTONIC]

Lindholm is a UFA, would only cost an extra million or two and is better offensively. I can't imagine he wouldn't fit like a glove with RBA.

There's some seemingly bad blood between Lindholm and Carolina. Not putting a reuinion out of the question but I don't think we are on his list of desired destinations. But yes, Lindholm playing at his full abilities would be an excellent 2C option. You never know.

 

[Doug Prishpreed]

Well if there's a better 2C option available at a price point we can afford in terms of both assets and $$$ then we're all ears. Right now Cirelli seems like a pretty solid option even if he's not spectacular on the offensive side and there is little doubt that he would fit in well to RBA's coaching style.

Staal and Drury seem like great centers to have behind Aho imo. That's one of the best parts about that team, their center spine. Drury has become a favorite of mine.

 

[GIN ANTONIC]

Staal and Drury seem like great centers to have behind Aho imo. That's one of the best parts about that team, their center spine. Drury has become a favorite of mine.

They are great in terms of being strong defensive presence but neither of them provides a ton of offense. I mean Cirelli isn't exactly Malkin as a 2C when it comes to offense but 45 points and excellent defensively is better than what we currently have.

If we go with 4 awesome defensive C and then can have offensive wingers pick up the slack in the goal scoring department that could work. Trying to find a unicorn 2C just might not be possible.

Lindholm or Trochek sure would be great though... too bad those didn't work out...

 

[TommyDangles]

It would be painful until the second the puck dropped for the season, and Sabres fans would instantly stop caring about losing Kulich and be happy about the trade. Not sure Adams would do it but he 100% should if it's an option.

At the same time I can very easily see Kulich being a 30-40 goal guy in Tampa's system and Cirelli being just an overpaid bottom 6 C in a few seasons.

 

[Beerz]

No way Cirelli is worth the 11th OA or prospects like Kulich or Savoie

You can have Krebs you can have a prospect like Rosen you can have pick like a 2nd or 3rd rounder ..

 

[thewookie1]

I’ve seen Rosen and a pair of 2nd for Cirelli as a fair offer. Especially if the 25 pick is a 3rd that can become a 3nd if Buffalo makes the playoffs

 

[Point21]

How about this:

Tampa trades: Cirelli + Perbix + 2026 2nd

Buffalo trades: Kulich + Krebs + 2024 4th