Confirmed Trade: [DET/BUF ] Scott Wilson for a 2019 5th round pick

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[Liferleafer]

Well...this doesn't seem like a "Sabres are selling" move.

 

[WTFMAN99]

Why Buffalo?

 

[CaptPantalones]

Botterill connection and mixes up bottom 6

 

[Empoleon8771]

Why Buffalo?

Botterill was the Penguins assistant GM with Wilson, which meant that he was the GM of WBS. He knows Wilson better than anyone.

I had a thought over the offseason that Botterill would be interested in doing Girgensons or Larsson for Wilson, because of the WBS connection and the Penguins needing a center. He managed to get Wilson for even cheaper than that. The Sheahan deal isn't looking very good for the Wings right about now.

 

[Soundgarden]

I know "Dominos!" is thrown around here quite jokingly for small deals, but with the state of these two teams, could this actually be a domino trade?

 

[bellringer77]

Did not think he was a good fit with Detroit. good luck to him though. Hopefully Holland can make some good moves. key word good

 

[FreeBobbyFarnham]

I like Wilson a lot. Great acquisition by Buffalo. It's hard to produce when you're stuck on the 4th line playing 7 minutes a night with **** players.

 

[bleedgreen]

So Detroit wanted to free up Sheehan's cap space, and now have done it? Well done then.

 

[Satan]

Nice?

 

[AfroThunder396]

Sabres traded a nothing draft pick for an NHL depth player with potential, which they are sorely lacking. This is definitely a cheap "stop the bleeding" move.

 

[Nick Hansen]

DET got their fifth back from the Sheahan trade, although in another year.

 

[FreeBobbyFarnham]

Sabres traded a nothing draft pick for an NHL depth player with potential, which they are sorely lacking. This is definitely a cheap "stop the bleeding" move.

I'm guessing he'll replace Moulson who'll most likely end up in the AHL.

 

[BKarchitect]

Botterill was the Penguins assistant GM with Wilson, which meant that he was the GM of WBS. He knows Wilson better than anyone.

I had a thought over the offseason that Botterill would be interested in doing Girgensons or Larsson for Wilson, because of the WBS connection and the Penguins needing a center. He managed to get Wilson for even cheaper than that. The Sheahan deal isn't looking very good for the Wings right about now.

I mean, it's nice to see Sheahan kind of turn the corner in Pittsburgh but the Wings (who are teetering on salary cap hell) got rid of an over $2 million salary and added some picks for a guy not in their plans...not sure what people were expecting them to get out of a Sheahan trade...?

 

[M2Beezy]

Pretty minor move

 

[ucanthanzalthetruth]

The gif on the Sabres twitter feed is fantastic

 

[belair]

Didn't a Sabres fan just say 'no more crap forwards'? Crap forwards come on down!

 

[Ctrain2k]

So Detroit turned Sheehan into a 5th? Well done Detroit

 

[Empoleon8771]

I mean, it's nice to see Sheahan kind of turn the corner in Pittsburgh but the Wings (who are teetering on salary cap hell) got rid of an over $2 million salary and added some picks for a guy not in their plans...not sure what people were expecting them to get out of a Sheahan trade...?

Probably more than a ridiculously late 3rd round pick and cap relief. Wilson and a 3rd for Sheahan wasn't a bad return, but that was because Wilson seemed like he had value in that trade.

 

[belair]

So Detroit turned Sheehan into a 5th? Well done Detroit

A 3rd, actually. This replaces the 5th they sent to Pittsburgh.

 

[HaNotsri]

Why Buffalo?

If we trade Kane, ROR etc. we need someone to fill in their slots. Rochester has been looking better this year, if I were Botterill I'd want to keep Rochester intact and try to build a better culture from there. Keep the talents away from toxic Buffalo until we buyout guys like Moulson etc.

 

[LeafChief]

I know it's a 5th but why is Buffalo trading picks?

 

[Uncle Scrooge]

Why Buffalo?

For a team that has poor forward depth, getting Wilson for a 5th is a no brainer.

 

[Moskau]

Good on Ken Holland for showing his team what happens when you let Nic Deslauriers score 3 points against you.

 

[WTFMAN99]

If we trade Kane, ROR etc. we need someone to fill in their slots. Rochester has been looking better this year, if I were Botterill I'd want to keep Rochester intact and try to build a better culture from there. Keep the talents away from toxic Buffalo until we buyout guys like Moulson etc.

For a team that has poor forward depth, getting Wilson for a 5th is a no brainer.

I guess. From the outside looking in it just looks like putting some curtains on a dilapidated home and just skirting around the real issues.

Obviously Evander Kane is a no brainer. They probably did the right thing in waiving Moulson as well. I am curious to see where else Buffalo goes with their moves. I know what its like being stuck as a Toronto fan...don't like to kick a team while it's down either. I really hope things start looking up for Buffalo.

I mean looking in, you have some pieces there, Eichel (although I kind of question where his head is and his maturity should be your 1C for a decade at least), ROR (Selke candidate)...McCabe maybe a 2nd pairing LHD, Risto (1st pairing if he gets a quality defensive guy ala Methot or quality 2nd pairing)...but other things haven't worked. Reinhart doesn't look like he's a 1st line talent, maybe middle 6 or just needs a change of scenery.

Basically just seems like some picks were sent out the door at the wrong time for immediate help, bad signings, bad trades etc. You have the #1C you need, maybe Dahlin falls in your laps...and grab a guy like Halak in UFA this off-season to help until you can find a more permanent solution. It's not a rebuild but maybe a retool and getting different personalities in the dressing room.