The Roster Thread, Summer 2024

[SabresFan26]

I’ll never understand how someone gets the dream job of being an NHL General Manager without any vision. Completely risk averse. George McClellelan would be ashamed by Kevin Adams’ unwillingness to move his pieces.

Chuckled at this comparison.

 

[Willgamesh]

Well will Tampa moving Sergachev and Jeannot, they have enough room for Stamkos now which means prying Cirelli with an overpayment has gone down to a 0.00% chance now.

Friedman said they might be trying to get Guentzel as well.

 

[Fjordy]

xxxx/JJP - Thompson - Tuch
xxxx/JJP - Cozens - Quinn
Benson - xxxx - Greenway/xxxx
Malenstyn - Krebs - Greenway/xxxx

 

[Uberpecker]

With another 2nd we could've gotten a good young 2nd pair RHD in Marino, instead we got Malesh...whoever.
I might be done with this organization.

 

[toddkaz]

With another 2nd we could've gotten a good young 2nd pair RHD in Marino, instead we got Malesh...whoever.
I might be done with this organization.

 

[TehDoak]

Adding a player who is good defensively and can drop the gloves?

Great!

Paying a second rounder for a guy to do that when they are freely available in like 2 days

Dumb!

 

[BUCKSHOT]

With another 2nd we could've gotten a good young 2nd pair RHD in Marino, instead we got Malesh...whoever.
I might be done with this organization.

did NJ offer Marino to Buffalo ?

 

[elchud]

The way I look at it, if Lindy really wanted Marino we would have gotten Marino

 

[Beerz]

Well will Tampa moving Sergachev and Jeannot, they have enough room for Stamkos now which means prying Cirelli with an overpayment has gone down to a 0.00% chance now.

Maybe not.. there is talk about them going after Guenetzle

 

[Uberpecker]

The way I look at it, if Lindy really wanted Marino we would have gotten Marino

I don't care what Lindy wants. It's about what I want.

 

[toddkaz]

did NJ offer Marino to Buffalo ?

You mean Adams isn't capable of calling?

Or is trades special invitations only?

 

[BUCKSHOT]

You mean Adams isn't capable of calling?

Or is trades special invitations only?

maybe he did, we will never know

 

[CrazyWayne]

Is Calgary looking to get an actual return for kadri or just trying to get out of the contract?

 

[Zman5778]

Adding a player who is good defensively and can drop the gloves?

Great!

Paying a second rounder for a guy to do that when they are freely available in like 2 days

Dumb!

A lot of times, those types will prefer to sign with contending teams.

Was a 2nd an overpay for Malenstyn? Of course. Sometimes it's the only way to get them here though.

 

[Uberpecker]

did NJ offer Marino to Buffalo ?

What reason would they have not to take a better offer from Buffalo?
If Marino was available, I expect Kevün to know about it.

 

[Dubi Doo]

Really wish they picked up Marino. Oyeee...

 

[Sabre the Win]

Friedman said they might be trying to get Guentzel as well.

Maybe not.. there is talk about them going after Guenetzle

So we are back at a 0.08% chance?

 

[Tatanka]

Is Calgary looking to get an actual return for kadri or just trying to get out of the contract?

I think a 75 point 2C at 7 m aav would warrant a return.

 

[Zman5778]

Really wish they picked up Marino. Oyeee...

For better or worse, I think Adams/Ruff are happy with our top 6

 

[TehDoak]

A lot of times, those types will prefer to sign with contending teams.

Was a 2nd an overpay for Malenstyn? Of course. Sometimes it's the only way to get them here though.

I know Buffalo isn't an ideal place to play for most guys

But....offer them 500k more a year than the contender is offering. Money absolutely talks. Especially to guys who know their career isn't going to be long.

This is a panic desperation move by a GM who is in over his head.

 

[CrazyWayne]

I think a 75 point 2C at 7 m aav would warrant a return.

On a rebuilding team I could see them just wanting to start from scratch and get out of a contract with a player that will be paid 7 million until he is 39 years old

 

[Zman5778]

But....offer them 500k more a year than the contender is offering. Money absolutely talks. Especially to guys who know their career isn't going to be long.

That's a poor blanket statement to make. Sure, maybe a couple guys might come here if we're offering 500k more. Maybe a couple guys might come here if we offer 1M more. Others would rather go elsewhere.

 

[Tatanka]

On a rebuilding team I could see them just wanting to start from scratch and get out of a contract with a player that will be paid 7 million until he is 39 years old

They are below the cap floor as is. They seem to be retooling rather than tearing down. I think it would take Kadri asking out for them to move him and in either case, would want something back. Kadri has been relatively injury free and his deal will not be penal if the cap keeps rising. I would offer a decent package for him. He also brings attitude and cup pedigree.

 

[Dirty Dog]

I know Buffalo isn't an ideal place to play for most guys

But....offer them 500k more a year than the contender is offering. Money absolutely talks. Especially to guys who know their career isn't going to be long.

This is a panic desperation move by a GM who is in over his head.

I’d rather them overpay in future assets and see you complain about rather overpaying in cap space

Than overpaying in cap space and seeing you complain about that also being dumb.

 

[Sabre the Win]

If they get Kadri they get 3 centres making just north of 42 million. Kadri is still a solid player at 33 but I'd be real worried taking him til he's age 39.