Speculation: The 2026-27 Roster Speculation Thread: Summer Edition - Throw in All The Oars, We're Trading for Battleships

[Jim Bob]

I think with all the names that have been floated around I would dislike using Byram or anyone for McTavish or Zacha if that's who we end up with.

If they feel like they have to move Byram, it will be interesting to see what teams are in the mix.

I just don't see Byram, who is not an analytics darling, being of interest to Toronto, even if Sabres fans want Knies.

 

[Jim Bob]

If they deal Byram, I'm calling Toronto for Knies, or the Rangers for Cuylle + Gavrikov and adding to Byram to make it happen. Gavrikov at $7M is a steal and Cuylle is Knies without the Toronto hype

Gavrikov just signed a long term deal in NY with a full NMC.

I doubt he's waiving to come to Buffalo.

 

[CowbellConray]

Gavrikov just signed a long term deal in NY with a full NMC.

I doubt he's waiving to come to Buffalo.

Apparently his name has been floating around as willing to move

 

[Club]

I don't see the Knies hype personally.

 

[Jim Bob]

Apparently his name has been floating around as willing to move

I'll believe it when I see it.

He might waive for Florida, Anaheim, or Vegas. I just doubt he waives for Buffalo.

 

[Jim Bob]

 

[TehDoak]

Gavrikov just signed a long term deal in NY with a full NMC.

I doubt he's waiving to come to Buffalo.

Apparently his name has been floating around as willing to move

Wasn't his whole thing was that he was coming to play with Panarin? I mean, now that Panarin is gone, if he doesn't like living in NYC

 

[enthusiast]

Byram doesn't want to be the third D on the totem pole...unless it's in Dallas thanks to a trade that gets Robertson here.

 

[Jim Bob]

Wasn't his whole thing was that he was coming to play with Panarin? I mean, now that Panarin is gone, if he doesn't like living in NYC

Again, if he's unhappy in NYC because his Russian buddy is gone, why would he want to come to Buffalo?

 

[Jetskiis]

If they deal Byram, I'm calling Toronto for Knies, or the Rangers for Cuylle + Gavrikov and adding to Byram to make it happen. Gavrikov at $7M is a steal and Cuylle is Knies without the Toronto hype

I would ask nyr about Lafreniere too

 

[TehDoak]

Again, if he's unhappy in NYC because his Russian buddy is gone, why would he want to come to Buffalo?

I'm assuming it would mostly bank on Jarmo being able to sell him on it being similar to Columbus if he enjoyed that vibe (smaller city, less pressure, etc) Also Lindy has a long history with Russian D-men going back to Zhitnik/Kalinin from his first run here.

 

[Jim Bob]

I'm assuming it would mostly bank on Jarmo being able to sell him on it being similar to Columbus if he enjoyed that vibe (smaller city, less pressure, etc) Also Lindy has a long history with Russian D-men going back to Zhitnik/Kalinin from his first run here.

I will believe it when I see it.

Similar to Parayko waiving this summer for me.

 

[Beerz]

Well this makes it more upsetting that they gave up on Kesselring.

Why? Kesselring has nothing to do with Byram.

He doesn't have top 4 skill

 

[HaNotsri]

I would rather overpay for Byram than overpay for Tuch.

But I’m concerned that Byram wants to be that top-pairing powerplay QB guy, and it just won’t ever happen here.

If he’s moved for center help, we need a plan for a 2nd pairing RHD that can skate.

I give Byram 10 mill in an instant. Why are we shedding cap by giving up Kesselring and Tuch unless we sign Byram?
Jarmo needs to be fired before the draft if this continues.

 

[ValJamesDuex]

He's not waiving. His GF is in line for more money than he has. He's won a Cup in STL and is a town hero. No reason to leave.

Someone recently said he was for the initial trade (can't remember who), but his agent talked him into thinking twice. Might be PR, maybe he changes his mind now, who knows.

Are you saying people marry for money ? how scrupulous

 

[Beerz]

He's not waiving. His GF is in line for more money than he has. He's won a Cup in STL and is a town hero. No reason to leave.

I read somewhere he was willing to waive out west.

 

[Duddy]

Maybe they talked Byram with San Jose and circled back to the Kesselring trade.

 

[ValJamesDuex]

Apparently his name has been floating around as willing to move

back to LA

 

[SundherDome]

I give Byram 10 mill in an instant. Why are we shedding cap by giving up Kesselring and Tuch unless we sign Byram?
Jarmo needs to be fired before the draft if this continues.

I'd keep him for 9.5 - 10. Of he wants more, I'm calling Holland and asking for Laferriere. Seems like a younger Tuch clone and LA has a need, badly, for Byram.

 

[ValJamesDuex]

I don't see the Knies hype personally.

Why did Montreal come within a whisker of trading their top prospect (Hage +) for him ?

 

[CowbellConray]

back to LA

Barely any difference between LA and Buffalo. Show him the harborside in June and he waives instantly!

 

[CowbellConray]

Why did Montreal come within a whisker of trading their tip prospect (Hage +) for him ?

My guess - 1) they have an insane amount of young NHL talent on their roster already. 2) Their package wasn't really even that great (late 1sts and 1 B+ prospect). 3) Knies is a big body for their top 6, which they badly needed.

It's more team need than raw value and talent in that scenario

 

[Beerz]

My guess - 1) they have an insane amount of young NHL talent on their roster already. 2) Their package wasn't really even that great (late 1sts and 1 B+ prospect). 3) Knies is a big body for their top 6, which they badly needed.

It's more team need than raw value and talent in that scenario

Who is more overhyped... Knies or Hage?

 

[ValJamesDuex]

Barely any difference between LA and Buffalo. Show him the harborside in June and he waives instantly!

Hollywood sign vs Alien Buffalo statues!

 

[ValJamesDuex]

Grav, Poltapov, Morozov would be nice Ru contingent in 2 years ?