Speculation: Hypothetical Trades

[elchud]

Crazy as it sounds, Hutton may he an upgrade over Ville Husso in STL.

Husso and Dunn for Hutton(1/2 retain) and Montour(1/2 retain). Blues are LHD heavy and we are RHD heavy

 

[TheMistyStranger]

Crazy as it sounds, Hutton may he an upgrade over Ville Husso in STL.

Husso and Dunn for Hutton(1/2 retain) and Montour(1/2 retain). Blues are LHD heavy and we are RHD heavy

So Husso is worse and we acquire him just to swap Montour and Dunn? Then what about our now-worse situation in net?

 

[elchud]

So Husso is worse and we acquire him just to swap Montour and Dunn? Then what about our now-worse situation in net?

Tokarski duh! Lol. Or pick up somebody kicking ass in the AHL. Come on man. Hutton bad. Stay focused.

 

[Asymmetric Solution]

I’d send a RHD or Tage Thompson to Calgary for Sam Bennett.

 

[Djp]

I imagine it probably would include a 1st. I'd trade Hutton, a 1st (lottery protected) and a 3rd to Vegas for Fleury. I think we'll improve next year, so the 1st might be in the 10-20 range, but let's just say I wouldn't be shocked if we are here again next year and giving up the 8th pick for a top tier goalie is acceptable. The cost might be higher than that though and I don't think I go much higher than Hutton\1st\3rd

A 1st+ for MAF

you are fired

 

[OkimLom]

I’d send a RHD or Tage Thompson to Calgary for Sam Bennett.

Id do Montour for Bennett.

 

[K8fool]

Pretty funny.. The 'you are fired' thread.

 

[jputt99]

Buffalo probably does need to update the goalie situation . There's going to be a number of good choices available , but most will be during the off season . Any trades during the season will likely be only if the Sabres are in a playoff position . If this team's 5v5 production doesn't improve , we'll all be talking about next year . In any case , Adams has a limited amount of money to work with . Skinner's contract really looks burdensome now .

 

[KiwiGriff]

A 1st+ for MAF

you are fired

Fair. TBH I’d packed up my shit months ago expecting to go and I’m surprised I kept getting paid. That’s the Pegula’s for you though.

 

[Jim Bob]

Panthers fan slowly entering BUF thread with hands up....

IF in another 2-3 weeks, (6-10 games) you guys aren't doing so hot, does Eric Staal become available? Hate to ask you guys but threads may start popping up if you don't go on a 4-1-1/5-0-1 tear soon.
With you guys in a different division this year, was hoping to see both of our teams take the next step.

Again, IF he was available in 2-3 weeks, what is the asking price?
Feel he would be a solid 2C stopgap for us with Lundell waiting in the shadows.

Didn't see a trade thread on your main page so move this post elsewhere if need be MODs.

Staal and Sabres GM Kevyn Adams have history playing together in Carolina. I would be surprised if Adams moves Staal at all.

The only reasonable scenario I see is if the Sabres are sellers at the TDL and Staal OKs a trade out.

Also, the Sabres are right in the mix with 4 other teams for the 4th playoff spot in the East Division. So, it is way too early for them to pull the chute.

 

[brian_griffin]

Staal and Sabres GM Kevyn Adams have history playing together in Carolina. I would be surprised if Adams moves Staal at all.

The only reasonable scenario I see is if the Sabres are sellers at the TDL and Staal OKs a trade out.

Also, the Sabres are right in the mix with 4 other teams for the 4th playoff spot in the East Division. So, it is way too early for them to pull the chute.

I agree re: Staal. In retrospect, Botterill never pulled the chute, preferring to wait until he was a few feet from the ground, believing he could simply jump safely from a low height.

 

[Jim Bob]

I agree re: Staal. In retrospect, Botterill never pulled the chute, preferring to wait until he was a few feet from the ground, believing he could simply jump safely from a low height.

I think the issue with Botts approach last season is that he mis-judged how close he was to the ground and that's why the team ended up crashing out.