Friedman: Sabres gauging the market on Byram

[BowieSabresFan]

How about you gauge the value on Tage Thompson instead

The league leader in even strength goals last year on a very nice contract? That would be a steep price indeed.

 

[tsujimoto74]

How about you gauge the value on Tage Thompson instead

No.

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

>Cuylle getting 7M+
lmao

So, youre saying offersheet him for 7 mill ?

 

[5 Minute Major]

With Hronek for a partner wouldn’t that be what Dahlin needs to teach his best, and get into that Norris discussion? Look what Toews did for Makar and Hronek did for Hughes.

The Sabres need a solid vet to play alongside Power. They have needed that since the day Power stepped on the ice in Buffalo but the Sabres have failed him and themselves in the process.

In fact, I think finding Power the right pairing is probably the Sabres most (and there are many) pressing need this offseason.

 

[Juxtaposer]

So what you are saying is he either stays or? He goes.

Wow, you went out on a limb there.

No, I’m saying he signs for two years so he can get to UFA as soon as possible or he gets traded for a package Sabres fans don’t like. Plenty of room to be wrong there if he signs in Buffalo long-term or gets traded for big piece that Sabres fans are happy with.

 

[thewookie1]

What Dahlin needs to be in the Norris conversation is for the Sabres to make the playoffs. Or relocate to a large market that gets media attention even when they suck. He’s already there as a player and has been for 3 seasons.

Sorry Dahlin ain’t going anywhere

 

[tsujimoto74]

Sorry Dahlin ain’t going anywhere

I was talking about the entire team. Obviously Dahlin is untouchable.

 

[AirGut]

So, youre saying offersheet him for 7 mill ?

I just don't expect any big offer-sheets this summer. I don't know why everyone assumes it's a given with these RFA's just because of Holloway & Broberg last year. People try and predict the same thing every year and it usually never ends up coming to fruition.

 

[Fatass]

I just don't expect any big offer-sheets this summer. I don't know why everyone assumes it's a given with these RFA's just because of Holloway & Broberg last year. People try and predict the same thing every year and it usually never ends up coming to fruition.

The Sabres would match, wouldn’t they?

 

[AirGut]

The Sabres would match, wouldn’t they?

The Sabres have 20M+ of flexibility and a very loose roster

 

[DJN21]

I don’t hate this for either team

If the Sabres could afford TK's contract long tem I'd do this. I can't see this working out long term though just money wise.

 

[Miller Time]

Byram to Calgary for Andersson+ makes a lot of sense for both sides.

 

[toddkaz]

No, I’m saying he signs for two years so he can get to UFA as soon as possible or he gets traded for a package Sabres fans don’t like. Plenty of room to be wrong there if he signs in Buffalo long-term or gets traded for big piece that Sabres fans are happy with.

Why would Buffalo offer a contract that gets him to UFA? They would trade him before that ever happens.

 

[thewookie1]

I was talking about the entire team. Obviously Dahlin is untouchable.

They aren’t going anywhere either

 

[Ledge And Dairy]

Byram to Calgary for Andersson+ makes a lot of sense for both sides.

Except for the part where Calgary isn't adding to Andersson sure

 

[Juxtaposer]

Why would Buffalo offer a contract that gets him to UFA? They would trade him before that ever happens.

Besides the fact that Byram could elect arbitration or sign his QO? It would put Buffalo in a really bad negotiating position and then other teams will only make low-ball offers.

 

[toddkaz]

Besides the fact that Byram could elect arbitration or sign his QO? It would put Buffalo in a really bad negotiating position and then other teams will only make low-ball offers.

So all you have is speculation which is meaningless. None of that lowers Byram's value.