Trade Deadline Thread (March 3)

[Jimmybarndoor2]

the other option if they sign Johnson is resting him out of games or doing 7D dressed ones

Johnson won’t help the Sabres win games this year

 

[MarkusKetterer]

Johnson won’t help the Sabres win games this year

Inb4 Johnson records a hat trick every game he plays this season for the Sabres

 

[Dingo44]

Johnson won’t help the Sabres win games this year

If they need to sign him to an ELC this season and have him burn off a year to get him to sign with us they'll have to have a roster spot.

 

[Djp]

Johnson won’t help the Sabres win games this year

he will be fine when he plays.

since minnesota likeky makes the tourney he can sign after the first weekend if minnesota is eliminated. Buffalo plays 4 games iirc sfter frozen 4 is done.

Levi OTOH…his team probably needs to win the automatic bid to get into the tourney.

 

[Zman5778]

Johnson won’t help the Sabres win games this year

If Johnson isn't NHL ready at the end of his NCAA, he's super close. Like maybe half a season in Rochester tops close.

I think it's possible (maybe not probable, but possible) that he comes in and is an immediate upgrade to Bryson.

 

[Jim Bob]

So, Lance and Joe dropped a Maintenance Day episode today.

They think the ask on Meier is sky high. Like VO+Savoie+Kulich high. It was VO plus two 1st equivalents. If that is where things are at…

Also, Lance said he heard that Adams made a preliminary call on Meier and it wasn’t any sort of in depth talks. And it was kind of the same thing he’s heard with Adams calling the Yotes on Chychrun. He expects smaller deals like a physical forward and a depth D. They were wishing the Wild were out of it and Marcus was available.

 

[HaNotsri]

Making a trade this year goes beyond making a trade. It also sends a positive message to the players.

Remember when Mr. Situation got the team excited by adding... Simmonds?

 

[Beerz]

So, Lance and Joe dropped a Maintenance Day episode today.

They think the ask on Meier is sky high. Like VO+Savoie+Kulich high. It was VO plus two 1st equivalents. If that is where things are at…

Also, Lance said he heard that Adams made a preliminary call on Meier and it wasn’t any sort of in depth talks. And it was kind of the same thing he’s heard with Adams calling the Yotes on Chychrun. He expects smaller deals like a physical forward and a depth D. They were wishing the Wild were out of it and Marcus was available.

If that is the ask for Meier that is an easy yes.

 

[Ace]

Islanders made a big move. Including a 1st round pick i‘ve been repeatedly told will not move in this draft

Adams is frantically on the phone trying to counter with more exploratory conversations.

 

[MarkusKetterer]

Islanders made a big move. Including a 1st round pick i‘ve been repeatedly told will not move in this draft

Adams is frantically on the phone trying to counter with more exploratory conversations.

Islanders also expect to be in the playoffs. It’s also a f***ton to give up if they miss or Horvat walks (assuming they don’t win the Cup. In that case it’s irrelevant).

The Sabres are not in the same boat, even if they’re looking at how to brain the captain of that boat

 

[Paxon]

Islanders made a big move. Including a 1st round pick i‘ve been repeatedly told will not move in this draft

Adams is frantically on the phone trying to counter with more exploratory conversations.

I'm sure everyone's all busted up that the Sabres didn't trade for Bo Horvat

 

[Gabrielor]

If NYI can score top 12 protection, I no longer want to hear about it when I ask for top 3 on Meier/Chychrun proposals...

 

[Dirty Dog]

Islanders made a big move. Including a 1st round pick i‘ve been repeatedly told will not move in this draft

Adams is frantically on the phone trying to counter with more exploratory conversations.

Are you sure people repeatedly told you the islanders wouldn’t trade their first? Sounds like something not true

 

[Ace]

Are you sure people repeatedly told you the islanders wouldn’t trade their first? Sounds like something not true

Oh it’s much bigger.

Anytime I bring up trading a protected 1 I’m met with people saying no team would trade any first round pick because they believe mid firsts in this draft are like top picks in another. I’ve pointed out that isn’t remotely true…but hey…look at this…already got one moved.

 

[MarkusKetterer]

Are you sure people repeatedly told you the islanders wouldn’t trade their first? Sounds like something not true

He was repeatedly told that teams won’t trade their 2023 1st, not just the Isles. Although there are not many in play, and the only team I’m cheering for to make the playoffs besides the Sabres in the Panthers, because f*** Montreal

 

[Ace]

I'm sure everyone's all busted up that the Sabres didn't trade for Bo Horvat

Yes the only player in the world. Great point. Good call.

 

[Dirty Dog]

Oh it’s much bigger.

Anytime I bring up trading a protected 1 I’m met with people saying no team would trade any first round pick because they believe mid firsts in this draft are like top picks in another. I’ve pointed out that isn’t remotely true…but hey…look at this…already got one moved.

I bet a few more firsts are traded at the deadline. Not sure why anyone is telling you this would be the first trade deadline ever where firsts aren’t going to get moved.

They will

 

[toddkaz]

Islanders get Horvat who are chasing us.

Islanders don't lose much from their roster.

Wonder if that will help Buffalo out because it wasn't much of a haul for Vancouver sets the bar lower than expected.

 

[Beerz]

This seems like a bad move by Islanders.

Who knows tho.. when you have a goalie like Sorokin anything can happen

 

[Dirty Dog]

This seems like a bad move by Islanders.

Who knows tho.. when you have a goalie like Sorokin anything can happen

I mean, they basically got rid of the two most valuable pieces in their prospect pool. Which is a lot to give up. And horvat is far from a perfect piece. BUT there’s a good chance Neither of those futures end up being as good as horvat. It’s an aggressive trade for sure

 

[Beerz]

I mean, they basically got rid of the two most valuable pieces in their prospect pool. Which is a lot to give up. And horvat is far from a perfect piece. BUT there’s a good chance Neither of those futures end up being as good as horvat. It’s an aggressive trade for sure

Yeah.. Islanders just scream a team in need of a rebuild to me..but Lou looks like he is giving it once last kick

 

[Paxon]

Yes the only player in the world. Great point. Good call.

You can't accuse me of not making a great point when you're just arguing at strawmen.

 

[Dirty Dog]

Yeah.. Islanders just scream a team in need of a rebuild to me..but Lou looks like he is giving it once last kick

It’s hardly surprising! The guy is 80, what’s he going to do with a rebuild. Might as well hope Barzal and Horvat lead you to the promised land

 

[CowbellConray]

So Timo Meier for Kulich + 1st (top 10 protected) + Mittelstadt? Comparable value?

 

[Beerz]

So Timo Meier for Kulich + 1st (top 10 protected) + Mittelstadt? Comparable value?

I'd say our offer is worth more.

Edit: sorry thought you meant for Horvat