Speculation: Sabres 1st round pick (11th overall) in play

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[The Crypto Guy]

Fine, we’ll give in.

Trouba for your 11th.

 

[seafoam]

Do they want a higher end right shot D than Clifton/Jokiharju? Or are they okay playing 1-2 of Byram/Dahlin/Power/Samuelsson on their off side?

 

[HABitual Fan]

What does Buffalo need that they would offer the pick for? Do they have expiring cap dumps they would include in a deal,?

 

[mr figgles]

Sounds like exactly what is needed for a Ristolainen reunion

 

[Jacob582]

What does Buffalo need that they would offer the pick for? Do they have expiring cap dumps they would include in a deal,?

Talk of getting rid of Skinner. NMC though.

Need 3C. Top 6 winger (maybe). Toughness.

Not trading 11 for mediocre bottom 6.

 

[Doug Prishpreed]

What does Buffalo need that they would offer the pick for? Do they have expiring cap dumps they would include in a deal,?

The need a matchup center and a top 6 winger.

Do they want a higher end right shot D than Clifton/Jokiharju? Or are they okay playing 1-2 of Byram/Dahlin/Power/Samuelsson on their off side?

Dahlin generally plays on the right so they have 3 and 3. A lot of people seem to think they want to trade Jokiharju but that throws things off even more, so I doubt it.

 

[viper0220]

Fine, we’ll give in.

Trouba for your 11th.

Throw in Alexis Lafrenière and Kakko and a first round pick, you have to pay to unload one of the biggest idiots in the game.

 

[Jacob582]

Do they want a higher end right shot D than Clifton/Jokiharju? Or are they okay playing 1-2 of Byram/Dahlin/Power/Samuelsson on their off side?

I would go:

Byram/Power - Dahlin
Power/Byram - Jokiharju (if re-signed)
Samuelsson - Clifton

Byram just needs to step up.

 

[seafoam]

The need a matchup center and a top 6 winger.


Dahlin generally plays on the right so they have 3 and 3. A lot of people seem to think they want to trade Jokiharju but that throws things off even more, so I doubt it.

Both would be MUCH cheaper than 11th over however...

• NYI is willing to move Pageau, but he has a M-NTC that Buffalo may or may not be on.
• Cizikas probably won't be traded, but doesn't have any trade protection.

 

[57special]

I get the idea, but I can see BUF improving just with the players they have now, and a couple of big, gritty depth players. They don't need more smallish, skilled forwards, or LHD. Goalie seems to be ok, too?

I am not a big fan, but maybe Crouse for the 11th? Might be a bit of an overpay, but the Sabres could use his type of player. Trouble is, I don't know if Utah wants picks, anyway, they are swimming in them. They probably want to be relevant next year to attract fans to the new team. Parayko seems too old, and contract too long, but you don't get a big, top 2 RHD in his prime for a #11. Necas? Scratching my head to think of a RHD who would be a fit.

 

[HogtownSabresfan]

Talk of getting rid of Skinner. NMC though.

Need 3C. Top 6 winger (maybe). Toughness.

Not trading 11 for mediocre bottom 6.

People really need to stop with Skinner buyout and trades. They are not going to happen. Yes, he's overpaid at $9 M but Ruff can get $5 M of value from him, I believe. He is not a nothing. That is just ridiculous.

 

[PlayersLtd]

Josh Norris + B prospect for 11OA.

 

[Doug Prishpreed]

I get the idea, but I can see BUF improving just with the players they have now, and a couple of big, gritty depth players. They don't need more smallish, skilled forwards, or LHD. Goalie seems to be ok, too?

I am not a big fan, but maybe Crouse for the 11th? Might be a bit of an overpay, but the Sabres could use his type of player. Trouble is, I don't know if Utah wants picks, anyway, they are swimming in them. They probably want to be relevant next year to attract fans to the new team. Parayko seems too old, and contract too long, but you don't get a big, top 2 RHD in his prime for a #11. Necas? Scratching my head to think of a RHD who would be a fit.

Crouse for 11th would be fine, but like you say, Utah isn't looking to move players for picks.

I don't think Necas or Paryako are what the Sabres need. They need scoring wingers that play heavy (Crouse is perfect) and a 3C.

Colton and Sturm are players I can see them targeting, but 11th OA is too much for them. Cirelli is another, but Tampa will undoubtedly keep him.

Josh Norris + B prospect for 11OA.

No one is touching a player who's recovering from his third shoulder surgery.

 

[Aladyyn]

I would go:

Byram/Power - Dahlin
Power/Byram - Jokiharju (if re-signed)
Samuelsson - Clifton

Byram just need to step up.

I will gouge my eyes out if I have to watch one more shift of Jokiharju with Power

 

[itwasaforwardpass]

Needs if trading #11? Top 6 power forward or top 6 two way center.

Defensive center and bottom 6 toughness and penalty killer are more realistic needs but shouldn't cost #11 overall.

 

[tsujimoto74]

Needs if trading #11? Top 6 power forward or top 6 two way center.

Defensive center and bottom 6 toughness and penalty killer are more realistic needs but shouldn't cost #11 overall.

Smh ruining everyone’s dream of trading their mediocre 3rd liners for a nearly top 10 pick.

 

[Jacob582]

I will gouge my eyes out if I have to watch one more shift of Jokiharju with Power

So Byram - Jokiharju it is!

Henri not signed for next year (yet), so you may get your wish.

 

[Jared Dunn]

Dahlin generally plays on the right so they have 3 and 3. A lot of people seem to think they want to trade Jokiharju but that throws things off even more, so I doubt it.

Feel like they could stand for an upgrade on him/a rebalancing with a more physical shutdown type though

 

[Bjornar Moxnes]

Talk of getting rid of Skinner. NMC though.

Need 3C. Top 6 winger (maybe). Toughness.

Not trading 11 for mediocre bottom 6.

11th, Kulich, and Joki for Rasmus Andersson?

 

[Hacketts]

Mike Matheson.

 

[DJN21]

As it should be...

 

[Djp]

Dont couny on this getting moved outright.

Buffalos needs are 3C which 11th is as n overpayment.

Jokiharju is arbveligiblr but resigning him take them over th h eff ideal money spent on D/G with nobody big coming off
Johnson can be play as 3rd pair

Sam'dahlin
Power'Byram
Johnson-Cifton

I see something more like

11OA+Krebs+jokiharju for their 1stt+3C or bottom 6 winger+ a U24 player.

If its s better player thrn maybe Peterka is traded instead of krebs

 

[HairyKneel]

Filip Hronek

 

[GeeoffBrown]

Buffalo needs to improve their overall team defense. Maybe they can trade for recent Selke candidate Mitch Marner