GDT: Fall Free Agent Frenzy 2

[Chainshot]

Dadonov to the Sens? Has anyone done a wellness check on Melnyk?

 

[Jim Bob]

Dadonov to the Sens? Has anyone done a wellness check on Melnyk?

Who would have thought that Hall, Dadonov, and Toffoli would have all landed in the Atlantic division and that none of them had signed with Toronto, Boston, or TB?

 

[Asymmetric Solution]

And walk him right to UFA? That's a bad plan.

I’m ok with that with Quinn and Cozens in the system. Should be able to recoup a good futures package for Sam that restocks the cupboard or move him for something on D at TDL.

 

[enthusiast]

We don't have many good forwards (particularly RH shots and playmakers, both of which describe Reinhart), and adding them has been hard. Is Reinhart irreplaceable? No. Will this organization actually be able to replace him? Probably also no. Throwing away talent is not a smart move for the Sabres.

If being able to adequately sign players to compensate for loss is the standard then this franchise can’t even afford to let its JAGs go

bad teams shed talent when they can’t afford to, sure. But they also hold onto acceptable players and treat them like they’re greater than they are. Neither is worth aspiring toward

 

[Team Cozens]

Who would have thought that Hall, Dadonov, and Toffoli would have all landed in the Atlantic division and that none of them had signed with Toronto, Boston, or TB?

And Leaf fans seem bitter. Lol.

 

[DolanPlsGoSabres]

And Leaf fans seem bitter. Lol.

They can enjoy Bogo Simmonds and Vesey.

 

[Butt Ox]

They can enjoy Bogo Simmonds and Vesey.

As will Sabres fans for the first time.

 

[joshjull]

 

[SundherDome]

Come on down Hoffy

 

[jc17]

As will Sabres fans for the first time.

Tbh I don't think vesey at 900k is that bad of a deal

 

[Jim Bob]

Come on down Hoffy

Can he play LHD or upgrade the Sabres in goal?

If not, I'd pass.

 

[itwasaforwardpass]

Come on down Hoffy

Redundant if we are keeping Olofsson.

 

[SundherDome]

Can he play LHD or upgrade the Sabres in goal?

If not, I'd pass.

He can score goals..some would argue the best defense is a great offense.

 

[SundherDome]

Redundant if we are keeping Olofsson.

Goal scorers are not redundant, especially for a team who cannot score.

 

[itwasaforwardpass]

Goal scorers are not redundant, especially for a team who cannot score.

Goal scorers at 5v5 sure. Multiple players who have negative impacts at even strength and whose largest value comes from shooting on the right half wall during the power play would be.

 

[Jim Bob]

He can score goals..some would argue the best defense is a great offense.

With Hall, Eichel, Skinner, and VO in the top 6, I don't see the fit. Plus, I don't see it working within the cap as he likely wants $6M+ on a one year deal.

 

[SundherDome]

With Hall, Eichel, Skinner, and VO in the top 6, I don't see the fit. Plus, I don't see it working within the cap as he likely wants $6M+ on a one year deal.

Considering our third line doesn't exist.. having a goal scoring option on it would be nice and he could help on PP2. If he asks for 6 million he can piss off, I'm talking a bargain contract

 

[Havok89]

Considering our third line doesn't exist.. having a goal scoring option on it would be nice and he could help on PP2. If he asks for 6 million he can piss off, I'm talking a bargain contract

After re-signing our RFA’s and hopefully upgrading Hutton to someone like Raanta, were right up to the salary cap.

We need to find a taker for Miller, ideally for a LHD on an expiring contract. Need to have as much flexibility for Dahlin, Joki, and hopefully Hall next season.

 

[Jim Bob]

Considering our third line doesn't exist.. having a goal scoring option on it would be nice and he could help on PP2. If he asks for 6 million he can piss off, I'm talking a bargain contract

What makes you think he's signing in Buffalo on a bargain contract?

Hall certainly didn't take a discount and he has a great relationship with Krueger and was told he would get to play with Eichel.

And he certainly isn't taking less to sign a one year deal to play on a lower line and on PP2.

 

[SundherDome]

What makes you think he's signing in Buffalo on a bargain contract?

Hall certainly didn't take a discount and he has a great relationship with Krueger and was told he would get to play with Eichel.

And he certainly isn't taking less to sign a one year deal to play on a lower line and on PP2.

Not saying he would sign here but if teams we offering Hall a max of 5 million, Hoffman at high 3's or low 4's isnt crazy. There are only a few teams who could afford that cap hit and most are bottom feeders

 

[Jim Bob]

Not saying he would sign here but if teams we offering Hall a max of 5 million, Hoffman at high 3's or low 4's isnt crazy. There are only a few teams who could afford that cap hit and most are bottom feeders

Other teams were offering Hall $5-6M on a one year deal and the Sabres had to offer $8M to get him to sign here.

So, following that logic, for the Sabres to get Hoffman on a one year deal, $5.5-6.5M is likely what they would have to give him.

 

[Doug Prishpreed]

After re-signing our RFA’s and hopefully upgrading Hutton to someone like Raanta, were right up to the salary cap.

We need to find a taker for Miller, ideally for a LHD on an expiring contract. Need to have as much flexibility for Dahlin, Joki, and hopefully Hall next season.

I'm guessing they've already tried and failed to move Miller. Anyone making $3M or above is basically unmovable right now unless you find a perfect one-for-one trade partner. But looking around at who needs RHD...I don't see any potential trade partners.

Looks like we might be stuck with our crap defense for yet another season because of Botterill's insane collection of moves.

 

[Fjordy]

Yeah, it will not be easy for us to move one of our RDs. If we can get at least the third round for Montour or Miller, it will already be a success, or we will have to play one of them on the left side, which will be worse.

 

[Doug Prishpreed]

Yeah, it will not be easy for us to move one of our RDs. If we can get at least the third round for Montour or Miller, it will already be a success, or we will have to play one of them on the left side, which will be worse.

I think we'd be the one paying a 3rd rounder to get someone to take these guys. They have negative value, considering their salary.

 

[Buffaloed]

I'm guessing they've already tried and failed to move Miller. Anyone making $3M or above is basically unmovable right now unless you find a perfect one-for-one trade partner. But looking around at who needs RHD...I don't see any potential trade partners.

Looks like we might be stuck with our crap defense for yet another season because of Botterill's insane collection of moves.

The season is more than 2 months away. There will be more changes. I wouldn't rule out a player like Miller being waived when they have to get down to the roster limit. It's going to happen all over the league just like with players not being qualified. It's going to be waiver frenzy.