QuadDeuces
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The Greiss/Halak tandem is a vortex of suck for this team right now, and the defense beyond Leddy/Boychuk is inconsistent. I've identified what I believe are some potential trade targets for them to improve on both to make this team a serious threat to compete for the Cup. I'd like to know what realistically would get any of these players.
Goalies
Robin Lehner - RFA at end of season
This seems like an easy one - the Sabres should be selling anything that isn't bolted to the ground. I assume Buffalo will need a goalie going back. Halak + NYI 2nd?
Anders Nilsson - UFA in 2019
I think his numbers and play dictate that he should get more playing time than Vancouver wants to give him. I'd love to get him from Vancouver and give him a shot to take the starter's reins in NY. They'd need a goalie going back so they can let Demko stay in the AHL for the rest of this season.
Halak + CGY 2nd + a mid-level D prospect, such as Mitchell VandeSompel?
Aaron Dell - UFA at end of season
I have no idea what SJ would want for him, or even if they'd want to part ways with him, given how steady he has been for them. Again, I assume Halak would have to go back as they'd need a backup, but the Isles would have to eat some salary.
Halak (50% retained) + CGY 2nd + NYI 3rd?
Defense
Niklas Hjalmarsson - UFA in 2019
He's exactly what the Isles need on the 2nd pair. Arizona would need futures and a d-man coming back.
Pulock + one of the 2nd round picks?
Zach Bogosian - UFA in 2020
I'm concerned about his injury history, but if Buffalo is willing to retain 30% to bring his cap down to 3.6m/year, I think it'd be a worthwhile gamble. At worst, he's a steady #5 d-man when healthy.
Pulock + Mitch Vande Sompel?
Cody Ceci - RFA after season
Ottawa fans seem to have soured on him, but I wouldn't mind him at all on the 2nd pairing. Again, Pulock would be the centerpiece of the deal as he could slot in and has future value
Pulock + CGY 2nd?
Goalies
Robin Lehner - RFA at end of season
This seems like an easy one - the Sabres should be selling anything that isn't bolted to the ground. I assume Buffalo will need a goalie going back. Halak + NYI 2nd?
Anders Nilsson - UFA in 2019
I think his numbers and play dictate that he should get more playing time than Vancouver wants to give him. I'd love to get him from Vancouver and give him a shot to take the starter's reins in NY. They'd need a goalie going back so they can let Demko stay in the AHL for the rest of this season.
Halak + CGY 2nd + a mid-level D prospect, such as Mitchell VandeSompel?
Aaron Dell - UFA at end of season
I have no idea what SJ would want for him, or even if they'd want to part ways with him, given how steady he has been for them. Again, I assume Halak would have to go back as they'd need a backup, but the Isles would have to eat some salary.
Halak (50% retained) + CGY 2nd + NYI 3rd?
Defense
Niklas Hjalmarsson - UFA in 2019
He's exactly what the Isles need on the 2nd pair. Arizona would need futures and a d-man coming back.
Pulock + one of the 2nd round picks?
Zach Bogosian - UFA in 2020
I'm concerned about his injury history, but if Buffalo is willing to retain 30% to bring his cap down to 3.6m/year, I think it'd be a worthwhile gamble. At worst, he's a steady #5 d-man when healthy.
Pulock + Mitch Vande Sompel?
Cody Ceci - RFA after season
Ottawa fans seem to have soured on him, but I wouldn't mind him at all on the 2nd pairing. Again, Pulock would be the centerpiece of the deal as he could slot in and has future value
Pulock + CGY 2nd?