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

[UrbanAchiever]

I agree with using the 40A. Ideally they aren’t in that position again for a long time. If they think Björck or Malhotra can get to BUF in 1-2 years, turn in the card and don’t look back.

 

[ValJamesDuex]

 

[BB88]

Trade 20 & 45 & mid-prospect for Troch (who cares about those picks)
Take Bjorck at 4
Give Carlson 2yrs fat bank (walks Mrtka or X into his slot)
Run 3 headed G back a year. Chasing goalies is stupid as hell.
Norris, Troch, McLeod vet center depth, Helenius, Kulich, Ostlund versatility, keep them all, C/W options. Carrick/Danforth 4C/depth lingering.

Big picture

Carlsson is getting 2x10

That’s ”impossible” to fit in with Trocheck

 

[stokes84]

McLeod for Trochek straight up? Rangers get younger and faster. Sabres get a reliable vet who can take big faceoffs.

I sort of think it makes sense.

 

[Djp]

If you're to believe Duane ... he was saying 1st and Quinn for a Center.

That is far too much.

#4 and Quinn for #1 or #2?

 

[Sabreality]

Carlsson is getting 2x10

That’s ”impossible” to fit in with Trocheck

Ah yeah, forgot to account for moving Quinn.

 

[Jetskiis]

McLeod for Trochek straight up? Rangers get younger and faster. Sabres get a reliable vet who can take big faceoffs.

I sort of think it makes sense.

I would rather have McLeod than Trocheck

 

[BB88]

Ah yeah, forgot to account for moving Quinn.

I’m with you that all the picks outside the 4 has no meaning or should have no meaning for Buffalo, they all + Benson/Doan/Helenius/Ostlund should be available

That 4 was such a gift, to land a franchise prospect and potential 3 year elc

 

[stokes84]

I would rather have McLeod than Trocheck

I guess but McLeod ended up in the doghouse during the playoffs and you could see this being the type of thing they sit around during team meetings and think could make them better.

 

[ValJamesDuex]

If you're to believe Duane ... he was saying 1st and Quinn for a Center.

That is far too much.

He's been quiet today so I don't think his source knows much more tbh.

 

[Sabreality]

I’m with you that all the picks outside the 4 has no meaning or should have no meaning for Buffalo, they all + Benson/Doan/Helenius/Ostlund should be available

That 4 was such a gift, to land a franchise prospect and potential 3 year elc

wait, no, I'm not sayin that. I'm not moving any of them. 20 & 45? all day.

 

[VaporTrail]

Imagine if we still had Adams...Byram trade never would have happened...He would have kept him for another year and let him walk...Tuch would have signed with someone in free agency leaving us with nothing....Palm trees would still be nowhere near wny....And, most likely Jarmo ain't done yet.

 

[CaliSabresfan24]

Would improve faceoffs, Pking, add shot blocking, 50 pts, leadership, etc.

Does he make McLeod irrelevant ?

Or do they attempt...

Norris
Trocheck
McLeod
Carrick

?

I am not the biggest fan of the player. I wasn't aware of his contract situation and it isn't terrible. just better not over pay for him.

 

[BB88]

wait, no, I'm not sayin that. I'm not moving any of them. 20 & 45? all day.

Hups I meant everyone outside of them should be available

 

[UrbanAchiever]

Trochek is the Buffalo version of Team USA collusion.

 

[Djp]

Imagine if we still had Adams...Byram trade never would have happened...He would have kept him for another year and let him walk...Tuch would have signed with someone in free agency leaving us with nothing....Palm trees would still be nowhere near wny....And, most likely Jarmo ain't done yet.

DC doesn't hsve palm trees either

 

[Beerz]

DC doesn't hsve palm trees either

No but their Algae Blooms are beautiful this time of year

 

[joshjull]

David Kampf is also acquired in the Tuch deal. Depth forward, possible Rochester?

 

[Jetskiis]

If we are looking to add a 2nd pairing defenseman, I'd rather go after Mintyukov than Spence tbh.

 

[Dahlicious]

David Kampf is also acquired in the Tuch deal. Depth forward, possible Rochester?

He’s a UFA. My guess is Washington was at the contract limit?

 

[Der Jaeger]

He’s a UFA. My guess is Washington was at the contract limit?

Only 35 contracts listed in capwages

 

[Tatanka]

Only 35 contracts listed in capwages

Does he punch faces? Wr are gonna need to load up with Brady in Sunrise and Tampa being Tampa. Boston can use a few faces punched too.

 

[stokes84]

Surprised NYR fans haven’t asked for Benson+ for Trochek.

 

[Dahlicious]

Surprised NYR fans haven’t asked for Benson+ for Trochek.

The only fair piece for Trocheck is Tage Thompson.

 

[Djp]

No but their Algae Blooms are beautiful this time of year

Yes they are